Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Slatereed collects, uses and protects personal information provided through this website or in the course of our services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Name and contact details including email address
• Property requirements and preferences
• Financial information relevant to rental applications
• Employment details where relevant to referencing
• Technical information including IP address, browser type and pages visited

How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected is used for the following purposes:

• Providing our property search and consultancy services
• Communicating with you regarding enquiries and services
• Matching you with suitable property opportunities
• Facilitating introductions to landlords and property owners
• Processing service fees and maintaining records
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract when providing requested services
• Legitimate interests in operating our business effectively
• Consent where specifically obtained
• Compliance with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We may share your personal information with:

• Landlords and property owners for properties you wish to view or apply for
• Referencing agencies when processing rental applications
• Professional advisers where necessary
• Regulatory bodies when required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, typically for a period of six years following the conclusion of our services to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Information may be retained for longer where required by law or where you have consented to extended retention.

Your Rights

Under data protection legislation, you have rights including:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure of data in certain circumstances
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our contact page.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through our website. Continued use of our services following changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at 47 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS, United Kingdom.

Last updated: January 2024