Privacy & Cookies
Privacy Statement
SW Watson & Son (“we”, “us”, “our”) promise to protect and respect any personal data you share with us, or that we receive from other organisations.
We have robust processes in place to keep your data safe and secure.
This privacy statement explains what type of personal data we collect, how we collect it, and how we use it.
We operate an “opt-in only” communication policy for marketing materials. This means we only send marketing communications to people who have explicitly agreed to receive them by email or post.
You can complete our Enquire Now contact form or call us on 01772 704307 to ask about the personal data we hold about you, request changes, or ask us to stop processing your data.
How we collect data from you
When you give it to us directly
You may provide your information when you:
- Download resources from our website
- Sign up to our blog
- Contact us by phone, email, or in person
During your first contact with us, you will be asked whether you would like to opt in to receive marketing communications and updates.
A follow-up email may be sent to confirm your subscription, and you can opt out at any time.
When we meet you at events, you may provide your business card so that we can contact you with relevant information in the future. We will always send a follow-up email asking you to confirm that you are happy to receive marketing communications from SW Watson & Son. If we do not receive confirmation, you will not be added to our marketing database.
We will keep your data for as long as you continue to interact with the content we send you. If you stop interacting with our communications or request removal, your details will remain on a suppression list so that we know not to contact you again.
When you give it to us indirectly
If we attend or speak at marketing events, event organisers may share your contact details with us if you have given them permission to do so.
When other organisations share information or information is publicly available
We may combine information you provide with information available from external sources to better understand your business and how we can support you.
This helps us ensure our communications are relevant and targeted to your business needs.
Information may come from:
Third-party organisations
You may have provided permission for another organisation to share your information with third parties.
Social Media
Depending on your privacy settings and the privacy policies of platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, or X, you may allow us to access information from those accounts.
We may combine this information with our existing customer data to better understand your business.
Publicly available information
This may include information available from sources such as Companies House and published articles or newspapers.
When we collect information as you use our website
Like most websites, we use cookies to improve your online experience and understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies are small files that are downloaded to your computer or device when you visit our website. They help websites work more efficiently and can remember information such as your preferences.
More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.
The type of device and operating system you use to access our website may also be collected if your device settings allow this.
The personal data we collect
The type and amount of information we collect depends on why you provide it.
If you contact us through our website forms, by phone, in person, or provide a business card, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your company name
- Your email address
- Your telephone number
We use your information to:
- Provide requested services, products, or information
- Maintain records of our relationship with you
- Understand your preferred method of communication
- Send relevant marketing communications where you have provided consent
Direct Marketing
With your consent, we may send you information about our services, products, and relevant updates.
If you wish to opt out of our communications, you can submit your request by completing our Enquire Now contact form or by calling us on 01772 704307.
We do not sell or share personal details with third parties for marketing purposes.
If we organise an event in partnership with another named organisation, your details may need to be shared. We will clearly explain how your data will be used when you register and provide you with the option to opt out.
How we keep your data safe and who has access
Data security is very important to SW Watson & Son. We have appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures in place to protect your personal information.
We have technical controls in place to safeguard your data, including network protection and routine monitoring.
We carefully check any external companies that process personal data on our behalf and ensure appropriate agreements are in place to protect your information.
We may disclose your information where required by law, including requests from police, regulatory bodies, or legal advisers.
We will only share your information in other circumstances where we have your explicit and informed consent.
Your right to know what we know about you, make changes, or ask us to stop using your data
You have the right to request that we stop processing your personal data by completing our Enquire Now contact form or by calling us on 01772 704307.
You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you.
If you believe any information we hold is incorrect, please let us know and we will update it.
To request access to your information, please provide a description of the information you would like to see and proof of your identity by post to:
SW Watson & Son
Unit 1 Roman Way Industrial Estate
Longridge Road
Preston
PR2 5BB
Alternatively, you can submit your request through our Enquire Now contact form.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make significant changes to how we handle your personal information, we will make this clear on our website or contact you directly.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact SW Watson & Son, Unit 1 Roman Way Industrial Estate, Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BB, or complete our Enquire Now contact form.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your computer or device by websites you visit. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
We use cookies to:
- Improve the online experience of our visitors
- Understand how our website is used
- Improve our website content and services
You can choose whether to accept cookies. Your browser settings allow you to manage your cookie preferences.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses tracking software provided by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage and visitor behaviour. This information helps us improve our website and services.
It does not store, save, or collect personal information.
Last updated July 2026