Last updated: 23 April 2026
1. Who We Are
Arnold Pat Testing is a safety compliance business based at 114 Tytler Gardens, Edinburgh, EH8. We provide PAT testing, fire extinguisher maintenance, and P402 asbestos surveys across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scotland's Central Belt.
For any privacy-related queries, contact us at info@arnoldpattesting.co.uk.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, and phone number when you submit our contact form or request a quote.
- Property or business address relevant to the service you book.
- Any additional details you share via email or telephone.
Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral source.
- Cookie and similar tracking data (see Section 6 below).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes.
- Deliver the safety compliance services you book.
- Send service certificates and follow-up correspondence.
- Improve our website, content, and user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent — when you submit a contact form or accept cookies.
- Contractual necessity— when we need your details to deliver a service you've booked.
- Legitimate interest — to improve our website and respond to enquiries.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions and correspondence are retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us. Service records and certificates are retained for 6 years in line with regulatory requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
6. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly and can provide information to the site owner.
Cookies we use
- Essential cookies — Required for the website to function (e.g. cookie consent preference). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. Data is anonymised where possible.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner shown when you first visit our site, or by adjusting your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email info@arnoldpattesting.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on Vercel. We may use third-party analytics tools. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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 "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:
- Email: info@arnoldpattesting.co.uk
- Address: 114 Tytler Gardens, Edinburgh, EH8
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).