The website
This website and owners take a proactive approach to user privacy and ensure the necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of its users throughout their visiting experience. This website complies with all UK and European laws and requirements for user privacy.
Use of cookies
This website currently does not use cookies. We may from time to time use cookies to better the user's experience while visiting the website. Cookies are small files saved to the user's computer hard drive that track, save, and store information about the user's interactions and usage of the website. This allows the website, through its server, to provide the user with a tailored experience. Users can block cookies via browser settings if desired.
This website presently does not use tracking software. In future, we may use tools like Google Analytics, which uses cookies to monitor visitor usage without storing personal data. View Google's privacy policy.
External vendor cookies may also be set when using referral programs or sponsored content. These are used for tracking purposes and do not store personal data.
Contact & communication
Users contacting this website and/or its owners do so at their own discretion and provide personal details at their own risk. Information is kept private and secure as required under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Submitted details may be used to provide requested services or information, or subscribe users to ICS communications. Details are never shared with third parties.
Members details
The ICS Chimney Sweep Search Engine publishes member details voluntarily provided at registration. ICS does not use this data for marketing or external sharing.
Email newsletter
ICS may operate a newsletter for members, with voluntary opt-in. Data is used only for communication purposes.
External links
While we aim to include only relevant, safe external links, users should use caution. We cannot guarantee external site content or security.
Subscriptions comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, users may request a copy of their stored data by writing to the ICS address provided on the website.
Adverts and sponsored links
Adverts may be served by external vendors, using referral tracking and cookies. Clicking such links is done at the user's own risk.
Shortened links in social media
ICS may post shortened URLs on social platforms. Users should verify link sources before clicking, as platforms can be vulnerable to spam.
Contacting us
For any privacy-related concerns, contact us at enquiries@icsweeps.com.
Questions about privacy or member data?
Email ICS
Social media platforms
Users are advised to use social media with caution. ICS will not request personal details via social media platforms and encourages private communication channels for sensitive matters.
Social sharing buttons may be used and may track interactions on respective platforms.