Our Policies

Customer Privacy Notice 2026.

Registered name: Rivington Safety LTD

We are the controller of your personal data. For more information on controllers and their responsibilities please see our guidance on data protection principles, definitions, and key terms.

This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information.

Contact Details

Telephone: 07736249357

Email: rivingtonsafetyhelpdesk@outlook.com

What information we collect, use, and why

We collect or use the following information to provide services and goods, including delivery:

Names and contact details
Addresses
Date of birth
Payment details (including card or bank information for transfers and direct debits)
Health information (including dietary requirements, allergies and health conditions)
Health and safety information
Account information
Photographs or video recordings
Records of meetings and decisions
Identification documents
Information relating to compliments or complaints

We collect or use the following information for research or archiving purposes:

Names and contact details
Addresses
Recorded images, such as photos or videos
Records of consent, where appropriate

We collect or use the following information for recruitment purposes:

Contact details (eg name, address, telephone number or personal email address)
Date of birth
National Insurance number
Copies of passports or other photo ID
Employment history (eg job application, employment references or secondary employment)
Right to work information
Details of any criminal convictions (eg Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland checks)

We also collect or use the following special category information for recruitment purposes. This information is subject to additional protection due to its sensitive nature:

Health information

We collect or use the following personal information for dealing with queries, complaints or claims:

Names and contact details
Address
Account information
Customer or client accounts and records
Information relating to health and safety
Correspondence

Lawful bases and data protection rights

Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.

Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights which are set out in brief below. You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the ICO’s website:

Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for. Read more about the right of access.
Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete. Read more about the right to rectification.
Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to delete your personal information. Read more about the right to erasure.
Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to limit how we can use your personal information. Read more about the right to restriction of processing.
Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. Read more about the right to object to processing.
Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you. Read more about the right to data portability.
Your right to withdraw consent – When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Read more about the right to withdraw consent.

If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.

To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.

Quality Policy Statement 2026.

Policy Statement

Rivington Safety is committed to delivering high-quality, professional, and reliable health and safety consultancy services that meet or exceed the expectations of clients, comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and support continual improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing.

As an independent consultant, I take personal responsibility for the quality of all services provided and for maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

2. Our Commitment to Quality

I am committed to:

Providing competent, impartial, and evidence-based health and safety advice
Understanding client needs and delivering proportionate, practical solutions
Complying with all relevant health and safety legislation, standards, and guidance
Maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge, competence, and qualifications
Communicating clearly, honestly, and in a timely manner with clients
Protecting client confidentiality and data at all times

3. Quality Objectives

To achieve this policy, I will:

Continually review and improve consultancy processes and working methods
Seek and act upon client feedback to improve service quality
Monitor performance against agreed objectives and client expectations
Maintain professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Use documented procedures, templates, and records to ensure consistency and traceability

4. Continual Improvement

Quality is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Lessons learned from client feedback, project reviews, changes in legislation, and professional development activities are used to improve services and working practices.

5. Responsibility

As the sole consultant, I have overall responsibility for the implementation, maintenance, and review of this Quality Policy and ensure it is communicated to relevant parties where appropriate.

6. Review

This Quality Policy is reviewed annually, or sooner if there are significant changes to services, legislation, or business operations.

SafeGuarding Policy 2026. (Education Sector)

Policy Statement

Rivington Safety is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. When working in the education sector, I recognise my responsibility to act in a manner that protects children and young people from harm and to support safeguarding arrangements in place at client premises.

This policy applies to all work undertaken in schools, colleges, academies, and other education settings.

1. Scope and Principles

This policy is informed by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant UK safeguarding legislation and guidance
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
The welfare of children and young people is paramount

2. Responsibilities

As an independent health and safety consultant, I will:

Act professionally and appropriately at all times when on education premises
Follow the safeguarding, child protection, and visitor procedures of the education setting
Take reasonable steps to avoid situations where I am alone with children or young people
Not initiate physical contact with children or young people unless necessary to prevent harm

3. Conduct and Professional Boundaries

I will wear identification when required and sign in/out in accordance with site procedures
I will not engage in personal or inappropriate conversations with children or young people
Photography, recording, or use of mobile devices will only take place with prior authorisation and in line with site rules
Confidential information will be handled appropriately and securely

4. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

Any safeguarding concern, disclosure, or suspicion of harm will be reported immediately to the school or organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
I will not investigate safeguarding concerns or promise confidentiality
If a child is at immediate risk, I will follow site emergency procedures

5. Training and Awareness

I will maintain an appropriate level of safeguarding awareness relevant to my role
Safeguarding information provided by client organisations will be read and followed

6. Review

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated to reflect changes in legislation or guidance.