Post cremation appointments privacy statement
Why we collect information about you
We collect information to enable us to facilitate burial or cremation services and any associated supply and installation of memorials or commemoration products.
What information do we collect about you?
- Name
- Contact Details
- Information Regarding Funeral Services and Memorials
Who do we share the information with?
- Funeral Directors – Contact details if needed
- Memorial Suppliers – Contact details if needed
Is any information transferred to or stored on servers based outside the European Economic Area?
No
How long do we keep your information?
|
Record |
Legislation |
Retention Period |
Retention Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Register of Cremations |
The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008 |
Permanently |
As per The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008 |
|
Documents / Certificates / Statutory Forms / Medical Forms Related to Cremations |
The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008 |
15 Years |
As per The Cremation Regulations (England & Wales) 2008 |
|
Correspondence
|
N/A |
2 Years |
Destroy After Retention Period |
|
Invoices |
Financial |
6 Years |
Destroy After Retention Period
|
|
Receipts |
Financial |
6 Years |
Destroy After Retention Period |
Who do we collect information from?
- You
What are the consequences if we do not collect the data?
- The council would be unable to fulfil your requirements or requests for appointments and memorialization.
(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2841/contents/made - The Cremation Regulations 2008)
(http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1977/204/contents/made - LACO 77)
Are any decisions about you made by automatic means?
No