Privacy Statement
Whites of Appleton Ltd
Who We Are
Whites of Appleton Ltd is a specialist company dedicated to the repair and restoration of church bells. Our website address is: https://www.whitesbellhangers.co.uk/.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why Contact Information
When you use our contact page to enquire about our bell repair and restoration services, we collect:
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Your email address
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Your name (if provided)
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Any message content you submit
Purpose: We collect this information solely to respond to your enquiry about our church bell services and to provide you with relevant information about our repair and restoration work.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests - responding to customer enquiries and providing information about our specialist bell services.
How We Use Your Information
We use your contact information to:
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Respond to your enquiry about our bell repair and restoration services
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Provide quotes and technical information about church bell work
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Follow up on potential projects where appropriate
We do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you specifically request to be kept informed about our services.
Data Retention
We retain your contact information for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and complete any subsequent work. Typically, this means:
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Active enquiries: Until resolved or 12 months if no response received
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Completed projects: Up to 7 years for business record
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
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When necessary to fulfil our services (e.g., sharing project details with bell foundries or specialist contractors)
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When required by law
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to processing of your data
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Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy statement or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Whites of Appleton Ltd
[Insert postal address]
Email: [Insert email address]
Telephone: [Insert phone number]
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: 07/June/2025