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Privacy & Cookies Policy

H&H Pest & Wildlife Management Ltd

Last updated: [20/02/2026]

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how H&H Pest & Wildlife Management Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our services, contacting us, or visiting our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business name (for commercial clients)

  • Payment information

  • Details about your pest issue or property

  • Any other information you provide voluntarily

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B. Information Collected Automatically (Website Use)

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies (see Section 10)

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C. Service-Related Information

  • Notes from technicians

  • Treatment reports

  • Photographs related to the pest issue (only when necessary)

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We only collect information necessary to provide our services.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for:

  • Providing pest and wildlife management services

  • Managing bookings and scheduling appointments

  • Processing payments

  • Communicating with you about your service

  • Sending service reports, invoices, or safety information

  • Improving our services and website

  • Meeting legal, tax, and insurance obligations

  • Managing commercial service contracts

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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: To supply the service you have requested

  • Legal obligation: Tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

  • Legitimate interest: Business operations, service improvements, recordkeeping

  • Consent: For marketing communications (only if you opt in)

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5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties such as:

  • Payment processors

  • IT and website support providers

  • Professional advisors (accountants, insurers, legal advisors)

  • Subcontracted technicians (if applicable)

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All third parties are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

We do not share your information outside the UK unless adequate protection is in place.

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6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary, including:

  • Service records: typically 6 years (legal requirement)

  • Financial & tax records: 6 years (HMRC requirement)

  • Emails or enquiries: up to 12 months, unless they become part of a job record

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

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After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

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7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data

  • Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate information

  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limits)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object to certain processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (for marketing)

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To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.

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8. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure storage systems

  • Password-protected devices and accounts

  • Encrypted communication where applicable

  • Restricted access for authorised personnel only

  • Regular security reviews

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However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.
If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

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10. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyse website performance

  • Enhance user experience

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You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on our website with the revised date.

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12. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or complaints, please contact:

Data Controller: H&H Pest & Wildlife Management Ltd
Address: 1386 London Road, Leigh on sea, Essex, SS9 2UJ
Phone: 07885 774646
Email: enquiries@hhpwm.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/

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Signed on behalf of H&H Pest & Wildlife Management

Name: James Hardcastle
Position: Co-Director
Signature: James Hardcastle
Date: 20/02/2026

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