Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14/01/2026

Headstone Testing Services is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us in relation to our services.

Who We Are

Headstone Testing Services
United Kingdom
Phone: 07956 652222
Email: pete@headstonetestingservices.co.uk

We provide memorial inspection and assessment services to councils, churches, and burial ground owners across the Midlands.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact details (such as name, email address, phone number) when you contact us by email or phone

Organisation details (such as council, parish, or burial authority name)

Correspondence records relating to enquiries, quotes, or inspection programmes

Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and basic website usage data (if analytics are enabled)

We do not collect sensitive personal data through this website.

How We Use Your Data

We only use personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so. This includes:

Responding to enquiries and requests for information

Providing quotations and arranging inspection programmes

Communicating with councils, burial authorities, or appointed contacts

Maintaining business records for legal, insurance, and audit purposes

Improving the performance and security of our website

We do not use personal data for marketing purposes unless explicitly requested.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing personal data include:

Legitimate interests – to operate and manage our inspection services

Contractual necessity – where processing is required to deliver agreed services

Legal obligation – where records are required for compliance or auditing

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:

Local councils or burial authorities (where relevant to contracted works)

Professional advisers (such as accountants or insurers)

Regulatory bodies where legally required

All data sharing is limited, proportionate, and relevant.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purpose it was collected for

Meet legal, contractual, or insurance requirements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

Unauthorised access

Loss or misuse

Accidental disclosure

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request deletion of your data where applicable

Object to or restrict certain types of processing

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to ensure it functions correctly.
We do not use cookies to track individuals or carry out targeted advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.