Privacy Policy

Last updated 1. February 2025

  1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Vadella operates as part of a group of companies owned by Blixt Group Limited, known as the "Blixt Group". The Blixt Group is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of your personal data. 1.2 This Privacy Notice explains how and why the Blixt Group collects, uses and otherwise processes your personal data in accordance with UK data protection law. It also sets out information regarding your rights in relation to your personal data. 1.3 In this Privacy Notice, "we", "us" and "our" refers to any of the businesses in the Blixt Group (as the context requires) and "you" refers to any individual whose personal data we collect when providing our services, including: 1.3.1 our clients and their representatives 1.3.2 individuals whose buildings or facilities we inspect or certify 1.3.3 training participants and certification candidates 1.3.4 individuals that apply for positions within the Blixt Group 1.3.5 professional partners and accreditation bodies 1.3.6 suppliers and contractors

  2. HOW TO CONTACT US 2.1 If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our processing of your personal data, please contact us at info@blixtgroup.com 2.2 Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at info@blixtgroup.com

  3. TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS 3.1 We may collect, store and use the following personal data: 3.1.1 Identification information: name, title, employer details, position 3.1.2 Contact information: business address, email, phone numbers 3.1.3 Professional information: qualifications, certifications, training records 3.1.4 Site and facility information: building details, inspection records, compliance documentation 3.1.5 Technical data: testing results, inspection findings, certification details 3.1.6 Health and safety information: incident reports, safety certifications 3.1.7 Communication records: correspondence, reports, audit trails 3.1.8 Financial information: payment details, billing information 3.1.9 Training records: attendance, assessments, certifications achieved

  4. WHY WE PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL DATA 4.1 We process your personal data for the following purposes: 4.1.1 To provide testing, inspection and certification services 4.1.2 To maintain accurate records of safety inspections and certifications 4.1.3 To issue and track professional certifications 4.1.4 To deliver training and assessment services 4.1.5 To manage our client relationships and communications 4.1.6 To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 4.1.7 To maintain accreditation standards 4.1.8 To process payments and manage accounts 4.1.9 To respond to inquiries and manage complaints 4.1.10 To maintain safety and quality standards

  5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING 5.1 We process your personal data based on: 5.1.1 Contractual necessity - where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract 5.1.2 Legal obligation - to comply with safety regulations and standards 5.1.3 Legitimate interests - where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party 5.1.4 Consent - where you have given clear consent for specific processing activities

  6. DATA SECURITY 6.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including: 6.1.1 Secure digital storage systems 6.1.2 Restricted access controls 6.1.3 Staff training on data protection 6.1.4 Regular security assessments 6.1.5 Encryption of sensitive data

  7. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA 7.1 We may share your personal data with: 7.1.1 Other companies within the Blixt Group 7.1.2 Regulatory bodies and accreditation organisations 7.1.3 Professional advisers and consultants 7.1.4 Service providers who support our operations 7.1.5 Government authorities where required by law

  8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS 8.1 We primarily process personal data within the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). 8.2 If we transfer personal data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including: 8.2.1 Standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Government 8.2.2 Adequacy decisions issued by the UK Government 8.2.3 Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

  9. RETENTION OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA 9.1 We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including: 9.1.1 Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements 9.1.2 Maintenance of certification records 9.1.3 Resolution of disputes 9.1.4 Enforcement of our agreements

  10. YOUR RIGHTS 10.1 Under UK data protection law, you have rights including: 10.1.1 The right to access your personal data 10.1.2 The right to rectification of inaccurate data 10.1.3 The right to erasure (in certain circumstances) 10.1.4 The right to restrict processing 10.1.5 The right to data portability 10.1.6 The right to object to processing 10.1.7 Rights related to automated decision making and profiling

  11. COOKIES AND WEBSITE USAGE 11.1 Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

  12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE 12.1 We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and will be effective immediately.

  13. COMPLAINTS 13.1 You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues:

Information Commissioner's Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Tel: 0303 123 1113 Website: www.ico.org.uk