Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 April 2026

1. Introduction

Fire Safety Business Sales is a division of Reads Advice Partners Ltd (Company No. 12124192), registered in England and Wales. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and the rights you have over your data.

2. Who We Are

The data controller for the information collected through this website is Reads Advice Partners Ltd, trading as Fire Safety Business Sales. If you have any questions about this policy or our handling of your data, please contact us at simon@firesafetybusinessforsale.co.uk.

3. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide to us voluntarily through our website forms. This may include:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and postcode
• Your company name and business details
• Information about your business (turnover, team size, accreditations, contract mix)
• Any other information you choose to share in free-text fields

We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the site, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and the pages you view. This helps us understand how the site is being used and improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry and arrange a confidential conversation
• To produce an indicative valuation of your business if you request one
• To send you resources you have requested, such as our free guide
• To follow up with you about your enquiry, where you have given us permission to do so
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties or use it for unsolicited marketing unrelated to your original enquiry.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to receive information from us
• Legitimate interests: where you have contacted us about our services and we have a legitimate interest in responding
• Legal obligation: where we are required to retain information to comply with UK law

6. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the foundation of our service. Any information you share with us about your business, including financials, contracts, and staff details, is treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share identifying information with potential buyers without your explicit written consent, and all buyers who receive any identifying information must sign a non-disclosure agreement first.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information with the following third parties strictly in connection with the service you have requested:

• Our internal team at Reads Advice Partners Ltd
• Trusted technology providers who host our website, email systems, and CRM
• Professional advisers (accountants, solicitors) where necessary to progress a sale, and only with your explicit consent
• Regulatory or law enforcement bodies where required by law

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry data is typically retained for up to 6 years, in line with standard business record-keeping requirements. You may request earlier deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• The right to access a copy of your data
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request erasure of your data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact simon@firesafetybusinessforsale.co.uk. We will respond within one month.

10. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies. We use a session identifier stored in your browser to remember form progress and link related form submissions. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

11. Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure storage. No system is completely secure, but we work continuously to protect your data from unauthorised access or disclosure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at this URL, and material changes will be clearly indicated by the "last updated" date at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or about how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Simon Read, Fire Safety Business Sales
A division of Reads Advice Partners Ltd
Email: simon@firesafetybusinessforsale.co.uk
Phone: 01256 486999