Privacy Policy

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Clear Cornwall – Privacy Policy

For House Clearances & Rubbish Clearance Services
Last Updated: 10-12-2025

Clear Cornwall (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you enquire about or use our house clearance and rubbish clearance services.


1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you contact us or book a service, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Address of the property for clearance

  • Contact details (phone number, email address)

  • Billing address (if different)

  • Details of items requiring removal

  • Access instructions or specific service notes

  • Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors)

1.2 Photos & Site Information

To provide accurate quotes, we may collect:

  • Photographs you send us

  • Photos taken on-site (with your permission)

  • Inventory notes about items to be cleared

1.3 Usage Information (Website)

If you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type/version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Cookie and tracking data


2. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

  • Provide house clearance or rubbish clearance services

  • Offer quotes based on information or photographs you provide

  • Arrange collection times and access

  • Communicate regarding your booking or enquiry

  • Maintain accurate service, invoicing, and waste-tracking records

  • Comply with waste disposal regulations

  • Improve our customer service and website


3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: to prepare quotes and carry out clearance services

  • Legitimate interest: ensuring safe, efficient job completion

  • Legal obligation: waste transfer notes and disposal documentation

  • Consent: where you opt into marketing or provide optional photos


4. Waste Disposal and Legal Requirements

As a licensed waste carrier, we are legally required to:

  • Record where waste is collected from

  • Maintain waste transfer notes

  • Keep disposal records for regulatory purposes

These records may include your address and details of collected items.


5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information only with:

  • Licensed waste disposal facilities

  • Staff or subcontractors completing the clearance

  • Payment processors

  • IT or website service providers

  • Regulators or authorities when legally required

All partners must handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.


6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure storage systems

  • Access controls

  • Encrypted communications where possible


7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • General customer records: up to 6 years (legal requirement for business and tax records)

  • Waste transfer documentation: minimum of 2 years (legal requirement)

  • Photos used for quotes: deleted once the job is complete unless required for records or disputes


8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion where applicable

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.


9. Cookies & Website Tracking

If our website uses cookies, these may help with:

  • Analytics and performance

  • Remembering preferences

  • Security and functionality

Your browser settings allow you to manage or disable cookies at any time.


10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Last Updated” date.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact:

Clear Cornwall
Phone: 07747 663422

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