Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Who we are
Alastair Blue & Co Funeral Directors is a funeral directing business based at 12 Braemar Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 5LJ. We are the data controller for the personal information we collect and process in connection with our services. If you have any questions about how we use your personal data, please contact us at info@alastairbluefunerals.co.uk.
What information we collect
We may collect and process the following personal information: your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address when you contact us or submit an enquiry through our website; information about the deceased and their family when funeral arrangements are being made; financial information necessary to process payments for our services; and any other information you choose to provide to us.
How we use your information
We use the personal information we collect to respond to your enquiries and provide the funeral services you have requested; to communicate with you about arrangements and any related matters; to process payments and maintain our financial records; to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations; and to improve our website and services. We will not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
The legal basis for processing your data
We process your personal data on the following legal bases: where it is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract; where we have a legitimate interest in doing so, such as responding to enquiries or improving our services; where we are required to do so by law; and, where applicable, with your consent.
How we share your information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third parties where necessary to provide our services, such as crematoriums, cemeteries, clergy, celebrants, and other service providers involved in funeral arrangements. We may also share information where required by law or by a regulatory authority. Any third parties with whom we share your data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law.
How long we keep your information
We retain personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. In general, we retain records relating to funeral arrangements for a minimum of seven years in accordance with our legal obligations.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you; to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information; to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances; to object to or restrict our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances; and to request that we transfer your personal information to another organisation. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@alastairbluefunerals.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Cookies and website analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, please contact us at: Alastair Blue & Co Funeral Directors, 12 Braemar Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 5LJ, or by email at info@alastairbluefunerals.co.uk.