Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 30/09/2025

LA Home Energy Services Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information fairly and transparently. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit lahomeenergy.com, use our eligibility checker, or contact us.

1. Who we are

LA Home Energy Services Ltd

Registered in England & Wales

Company number: 15090298

Registered office: 12a Clytha Park Road, NP20 4PB

Email: louisf@lahomeenergy.co.uk

Phone: 01291 441 439

We are a TrustMark-registered retrofit and energy services provider helping homeowners access ECO4 and related funding schemes.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Personal details: name, address, phone number, email

  • Property details: type of property, heating, insulation, EPC rating

  • Eligibility details: income, benefits received, health conditions (if relevant to ECO4 funding)

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies, site usage

  • Communication data: information you provide when you contact us

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Check your eligibility for government-backed energy efficiency funding

  • Contact you about surveys, installations, or services you requested

  • Comply with our obligations under ECO4 and other schemes

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send updates about energy efficiency and funding (if you opt in)

4. Lawful basis for processing

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

  • Consent – when you submit your details through our eligibility checker or contact form

  • Contract – to provide services you request from us

  • Legal obligation – to comply with scheme regulations and audits

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and respond to enquiries

5. Sharing your data

We may share your data with:

  • Accredited installers, assessors, and scheme administrators (only where required to progress your application)

  • Government bodies, funding providers, and auditors under ECO4 compliance

  • Trusted IT and marketing providers who process data on our behalf (under strict agreements)

We do not sell your data to third parties.

6. Data retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, usually:

  • Eligibility and installation records: up to 6 years (as required for ECO4 compliance)

  • Marketing consents: until you withdraw consent

  • General enquiries: up to 12 months

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 erasure (“the right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Data portability (receive a copy in a usable format)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, email us at [Insert Email].

If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your experience and understand how our site is used.

Types of cookies we use

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to work (e.g. form submissions, security).

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • Preference cookies – remember your choices (e.g. language, region).

  • Marketing cookies – used (if active) to deliver relevant ads through platforms like Google or Facebook.

Managing cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings by blocking, deleting, or disabling them.

Please note: If you block essential cookies, some parts of our site may not work properly.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal data safe, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage.

10. Updates

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.