Privacy & Cookie Policy

Privacy policy
1. Introduction

This policy explains how PGS Services Limited, trading as HandyExperts, collects and uses personal data.

We comply with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
2. Data controller

The data controller responsible for personal data collected through this website is:

PGS Services Limited
Registered office:
Unit 107
61 Victoria Road
Surbiton
KT6 4JX
United Kingdom

Contact email:
admin@handyexperts.co.uk

3. Personal data we collect

We may collect the following types of personal data.

Identity data

  • Name
  • Property address

Contact data

  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Transaction data

  • Details of services requested
  • Payments made or received

Financial data

  • Bank account details where required for refunds or payments

Account data

  • Customer portal login details
  • Communication preferences

Technical data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Website usage information

Usage data

  • Information about how you use our services and website

Marketing data

  • Preferences relating to marketing communications
4. How we collect data

We collect personal data when you:

  • complete forms on our website
  • contact us by phone or email
  • request a quote
  • book services
  • interact with our website

We may also receive personal data from third parties including:

  • manufacturers
  • directories or referral partners
  • analytics services such as Google Analytics
5. How we use personal data

We use personal data to:

  • create customer and property records
  • organise and deliver services
  • assign trade partners to jobs
  • communicate about bookings and work
  • generate invoices and request payment
  • send service reminders
  • improve our website and services
  • comply with legal obligations
6. Service communications

When you request a service from us we may contact you by:

  • telephone
  • email
  • SMS

to:

  • confirm bookings
  • arrange appointments
  • provide job updates
  • request feedback
  • resolve issues relating to the work

These communications are considered service communications rather than marketing and may be sent even if you have opted out of marketing messages.

7. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract

To provide services requested by you.

Legitimate interests

To operate and improve our business.

Legal obligation

To comply with financial and regulatory requirements.

Consent

Where required for marketing communications.

8. Trade partners and subcontractors

HandyExperts operates a network of independent trade partners who carry out work on our behalf.

Where you request a service, relevant personal data such as your name, address and contact details may be shared with the assigned trade partner in order for them to:

  • attend the job
  • communicate with you
  • complete the requested work

Trade partners receive only the information necessary to carry out the job and are expected to handle personal data responsibly.

9. Sharing personal data

Personal data may also be shared with:

  • PGS Services Limited staff
  • payment processing providers
  • suppliers delivering materials
  • manufacturers registering warranties
  • regulatory bodies such as Gas Safe
  • analytics providers
  • professional advisers
  • courts or legal authorities where required
10. Data retention

We retain personal data for up to 8 years after the last service or invoice.

This allows us to:

  • comply with financial regulations
  • manage warranties and service history
  • resolve disputes if necessary

Data will be deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

11. International transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

12. Call handling and communications

Telephone calls and communications with our office may be recorded or logged for purposes including:

  • staff training
  • service quality monitoring
  • dispute resolution
  • fraud prevention

Where call recording takes place it will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection law.

13. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • correct inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • restrict processing
  • object to processing
  • request transfer of your data
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made via:
admin@handyexperts.co.uk

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

15. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website.

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the website functions correctly
  • analyse how visitors use the website
  • improve website performance and usability

Cookies may include:

Essential cookies

Required for basic website functionality.

Analytics cookies

Used to understand how visitors use our website (for example Google Analytics).

16. Cookie consent

When you first visit our website you may be presented with a cookie consent banner.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be placed on your device after you have provided consent.

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent through your browser settings or the cookie preferences available on the website.

Our promise to you

HandyExperts' service is designed to give you a pain-free experience. The promise describes how you will get looked after at each stage of the job:

  • one Before

    how we handle enquiries and prepare for the work

  • two During

    how we communicate, charge and get the job done

  • three After

    how we respond to post job issues and follow ups

We don't pretend to be perfect so if we fall short in any area we encourage you to let us know and we'll put things right.

Our hassle-free promise to you

Why use HandyExperts?

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Quick response & turnaround times

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Carefully selected tradespeople

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A friendly and personal approach

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Our hassle-free promise

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All work is guaranteed for you

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Business established 15+ years

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