Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08-08-2026

APEX Competence & Standards Limited (“APEX CS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website apex-cs.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

APEX CS is the trading name of APEX Competence & Standards Limited, a company providing workforce competence assessment, internal verification, competence assurance, and operational/HSE consultancy services.

Contact: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact/enquiry form, including:

     

      • Name

      • Organisation (optional)

      • Email address

      • Phone number (optional)

      • Details of your enquiry

    We may also automatically collect limited technical information via cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour on our site. See our Cookie Policy below for details.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use the information collected to:

       

        • Respond to your enquiries and requests for information

        • Provide, discuss, and deliver our services

        • Maintain records of communications for business purposes

        • Improve our website and user experience

        • Comply with legal obligations

      4. Legal Basis for Processing

      Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

         

          • Consent — where you have given clear consent (e.g., accepting non-essential cookies)

          • Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries and maintaining business relationships

          • Legal obligation — where processing is required by law

        5. Sharing Your Information

        We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website and business, such as:

           

            • Website hosting providers

            • Email service providers

            • Analytics providers (if enabled)

          These third parties are only permitted to process your data for the specific purposes we specify and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

          6. Data Retention

          We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

          7. 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 or restrict certain processing

              • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)

              • Data portability

              • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

            To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]

            8. Data Security

            We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

            9. Children’s Privacy

            Our website and services are intended for business audiences and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

            10. Changes to This Policy

            We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

            11. Contact Us

            If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

            APEX Competence & Standards Limited Email: [email protected]

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