Data Protection Statement
Effective Date: 20/03/2026
Website: https://theepcwoman.co.uk/
Business Name: The EPC Woman
1. Introduction
The EPC Woman is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data.
This Data Protection Statement explains how personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Our Role as Data Controller
The EPC Woman acts as a data controller in relation to personal data collected through this website and in the course of providing EPC services.
3. Data Protection Principles
We adhere to the core data protection principles under UK GDPR. Personal data will be:
Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
Collected for specified and legitimate purposes
Limited to what is necessary
Accurate and kept up to date
Retained only for as long as necessary
Processed securely
4. Personal Data We May Process
Depending on your interaction with us, we may process:
Contact details (e.g. name, email address, telephone number)
Property address and details required for EPC assessments
Booking and appointment information
Communication records (emails, calls, enquiries)
EPC-related data required to produce certificates
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless required and provided voluntarily.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide EPC assessments and reports
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the business
Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)
Legal obligation – to comply with EPC regulations and record-keeping requirements
6. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
Arrange and carry out EPC assessments
Produce and lodge EPC certificates
Communicate with customers regarding bookings and services
Maintain business and regulatory records
Improve our services and customer experience
7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data where necessary with:
EPC accreditation schemes and regulatory bodies
Software providers used to produce EPC certificates
IT and website service providers
Professional advisors (e.g. accountants)
Legal or regulatory authorities where required
We do not sell personal data.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
Secure storage of customer information
Restricted access to authorised personnel
Use of compliant EPC software systems
However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Provide EPC services
Meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
Comply with legal and financial obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us.
11. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Data Protection Statement or how your data is handled, please contact us.
12. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how your personal data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
13. Updates to This Statement
We may update this Data Protection Statement from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.