Privacy Policy

Introduction

Stoney Investigations Ltd is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you contact us or use our services.

We handle all personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Stoney Investigations Ltd is a UK-registered private investigation and consultancy company.

For the purposes of data protection legislation, Stoney Investigations Ltd is the data controller.

Email: [info@stoneyinvestigations.com]

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Name
Contact details (email address, telephone number)
Information provided within enquiry forms or correspondence
Any additional information you voluntarily provide in connection with an enquiry or instruction

We do not collect personal data unnecessarily and only request information relevant to the service being considered.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to confidential enquiries
To assess whether we are able to provide requested services
To deliver investigative, advisory, or consultancy services where instructed
To comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations

Your information is never used for marketing without consent.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Legitimate interests
Contractual necessity
Legal obligation

Where required, consent will be obtained.

Confidentiality and Security

All information provided to Stoney Investigations Ltd is treated as strictly confidential.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Access to information is restricted to those who require it for legitimate business purposes.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

When no longer required, data is securely deleted or destroyed

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only where necessary and lawful, including:

With professional advisers (such as legal counsel)
Where required by law or regulatory authorities

Any such sharing is strictly limited and controlled.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability

Requests can be made using the contact details above.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.

The most current version will always be available on this website.