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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Thatched Roof Insurance ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request a quote for insurance
  • Contact us via email, phone, or our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Complete forms on our website

This information may include:

  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Property information (postcode, property type, rebuild value)
  • Insurance requirements and preferences
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our insurance services
  • Process your insurance quotes and applications
  • Communicate with you about your insurance needs
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Insurance Brokers and Partners: To obtain quotes and arrange insurance policies on your behalf
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, IT services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

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

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Thatched Roof Insurance

123 Insurance House, Cotswold Way

Gloucestershire GL1 2AB

Email: info@thatchedroofinsurance.co.uk

Phone: 01234 567 890