Privacy & Cookies

Your privacy matters to us

This page explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data.

1. Who we are

AcornStairlifts.website (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an independent information website. We are not owned, operated or endorsed by Acorn Stairlifts. We help visitors understand stairlift options and, when requested, pass enquiry details to Acorn Stairlifts.

Data Controller: AcornStairlifts.website

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect the following information when you submit an enquiry:

  • Title
  • First name and last name
  • Address
  • City / Town
  • Postcode
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We also collect anonymous website analytics such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Device and browser data
  • Approximate location (country/region)
  • Referral source (how you found our website)

3. How we use your personal data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiry
  • Help arrange a stairlift quotation or home survey (if requested)
  • Pass your details to Acorn Stairlifts when you ask us to
  • Improve our website and user experience

We do not sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.

4. Who we share your data with

We only share your personal information with Acorn Stairlifts when you request a quote or survey and expect them to contact you.

Acorn Mobility Services Ltd
Television House, Fieldhead Business Centre, Bradford, BD7 1LW

No other third parties receive your data.

5. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful grounds:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to your enquiry.
  • Consent – when you request that we pass your details to Acorn Stairlifts.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep enquiry information for up to 12 months unless a longer retention period is required for compliance or dispute resolution.

7. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing
  • Complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

8. How we protect your data

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures, including:

  • SSL secure encryption
  • Restricted access to submitted enquiries
  • Secure hosting and server environments

9. Cookies & analytics

We may use essential cookies and anonymous analytics tools to understand website performance. You can disable cookies in your browser if preferred.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how AcornStairlifts.website (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and gather information about your browsing activity.

2. Types of cookies we use

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function (e.g., security, form submissions).
  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited and for how long.

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you across other websites.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions securely and correctly
  • Improve website performance and usability
  • Understand how visitors use our site

4. Third-party cookies

Our website may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These services may set their own cookies to help us measure website traffic and usage trends.

5. Managing cookies

You can block or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Reject all cookies
  • Accept only certain types of cookies
  • Delete cookies installed on your device

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

6. Updates to this Cookies Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.