Privacy Policy

At First Aid Cover, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe, secure, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or apply for a role within our organisation.

1. Who We Are

First Aid Cover provides professional medical cover for events across the UK.

Head Office:
405 Kings Road, London, SW10 0BB, UK

Phone: 020 8875 5758
Email: enquiries@firstaidcover.co.uk
Availability: 24/7 Coverage

For data protection purposes, First Aid Cover acts as the Data Controller of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Information you provide directly
  • Name, email address, phone number, and any message details submitted through our website contact forms

  • Information included in CVs or job applications (qualifications, employment history, professional registrations, DBS status, etc.)

  • Information exchanged via email, phone, or social media messages

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs

  • Website usage data such as pages visited, time on page, and interactions

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 8)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries or service requests

  • To process job applications and verify qualifications

  • To manage our relationship with clients, contractors, and staff

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • To improve our website and user experience

  • To send important updates or information relevant to our services (only where consent has been given)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To deliver services or process job applications

  • Legitimate interests: To manage operations, maintain safety compliance, and improve our website

  • Legal obligation: To meet health and safety, insurance, or employment law requirements

  • Consent: When you voluntarily sign up for updates or provide optional information

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

5. Data Retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

  • General enquiries: up to 12 months

  • Job applications: up to 24 months after the closing date (unless you join our team)

  • Client and contractor data: retained for the duration of the working relationship and as required by law (e.g., accounting or insurance obligations)

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Our internal recruitment or management teams

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting, insurance)

  • Regulatory bodies where legally required

  • Third-party service providers that help us run our website or systems (e.g., web hosting, email platforms), all under strict data protection agreements

We will never share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and use appropriate measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted data storage

  • Restricted access to personal information

  • Regular monitoring and data backup systems

While we take every precaution, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this risk.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website performance.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain features of our site function.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (or contact us directly for details).

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
📧 enquiries@firstaidcover.co.uk
📞 020 8875 5758

We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

Prefer to speak to us directly?
Reach out to our team quickly using the details below:

Head Office:
405 Kings Road, London, SW10 0BB, UK

Phone: 020 8875 5758
Email: enquiries@firstaidcover.co.uk
Availability: 24/7 Coverage

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.