Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
South Wales Private Investigations ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and handle all personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights available to you.
Who we are
South Wales Private Investigations is a private investigation business based at Mount Road, Rhigos, Aberdare, CF44 9RJ. For any privacy-related enquiries you can contact us at info@southwalesprivateinvestigations.co.uk or on 07307 349 772.
Information we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Contact details you provide, such as your name, email address and telephone number.
- Details of your enquiry and any information relevant to the services you ask us to provide.
- Information gathered lawfully in the course of an investigation you have instructed, handled under strict confidentiality.
- Technical data such as your IP address and analytics data when you use our website.
How we use your information
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide the services you request.
- Carry out instructed investigations lawfully and to a professional standard.
- Meet our legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Improve our website and services.
Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests in operating and marketing our services, and to comply with legal obligations. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
How we store and protect data
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep personal data secure and to prevent unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary to deliver our services (for example, instructed solicitors), where required by law, or with your consent. Any third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances.
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Request data portability where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the matter. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
