Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Who We Are

1st Safety Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is a health and safety consultancy registered in England and Wales. Our registered address is available on request. We are the data controller for the personal information we collect through this website and in the course of providing our services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01543 212616.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name, job title and company name
• Contact details including email address and telephone number
• Information you provide when completing our contact or enquiry forms
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type and pages visited (via cookies)
• Health surveillance records where we are engaged to provide occupational health services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide the services you have requested
• Send you quotes, reports and other service-related communications
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• Improve our website and services
• Send occasional marketing communications where you have given consent or where we have a legitimate interest to do so

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Contract: where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or take steps prior to entering into one
• Legitimate interests: where we have a legitimate business interest that is not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation: where we are required to process data to comply with the law
• Consent: where you have given us explicit consent, for example to receive marketing emails

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Health surveillance records are retained in line with HSE guidance — typically for a minimum of 40 years for records relating to exposure to certain substances. General enquiry and contact data is typically retained for up to 3 years.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except where necessary to deliver our services (for example, occupational health laboratories), where required by law, or where you have given your consent. Any third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. By continuing to use our website you consent to our use of essential cookies. Where we use non-essential cookies (such as analytics), we will ask for your consent via our cookie banner.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the 1st Safety Ltd website (the "Site") you accept and agree to be bound by these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

2. Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You must not use the Site in any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation, or that is fraudulent, harmful or in any way objectionable.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, logos and graphics, is the property of 1st Safety Ltd or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute or use any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

4. Disclaimer

The information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy or suitability of the information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

The Site does not constitute professional health and safety advice. You should always seek specific advice from a qualified professional for your particular circumstances.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1st Safety Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

7. Governing Law

These terms of use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01543 212616.