Privacy Policy

    Last updated: August 2026

    Weed Control UK ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    Information We Collect

    • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, property address — provided when you request a survey, submit a quote form or contact us.
    • Property information: address, postcode, property type, details of the weed problem — provided to help us prepare your survey and quote.
    • Photos: images you upload of affected areas, used solely for species identification and treatment planning.
    • Usage data: anonymised information about how you use our website, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

    How We Use Your Data

    • To respond to your enquiry and arrange your free survey
    • To prepare and send quotes, reports and invoices
    • To carry out treatment services you have commissioned
    • To send important updates about your treatment programme
    • To improve our website and services

    We will never sell your data to third parties. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

    Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your data on the basis of:

    • Consent: when you submit a form or contact us
    • Contractual necessity: to fulfil services you have requested
    • Legitimate interest: to improve our website and services

    Data Retention

    We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, typically for the duration of your treatment programme plus 10 years (to cover our insurance-backed guarantee period). You can request deletion of your data at any time.

    Your Rights

    Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

    • Access the personal data we hold about you
    • Request correction of inaccurate data
    • Request deletion of your data
    • Object to processing of your data
    • Data portability

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

    Cookies

    Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

    Changes to This Policy

    We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

    Survey Booking

    Book your invasive weed survey

    PCA-qualified surveyors, nationwide coverage and a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll call you back within 2 hours.

    £10M insurance-backed guarantee
    Surveys typically within 48 hours

    No obligation. We never share your details.