Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Dale Partners Ltd (Company No: 16492205), trading as “Our HMO” (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website or services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process:
Contact details: name, email, phone number, address (e.g. landlord enquiry forms, consultation bookings).
Property details: property type, address, rental information (for rent proposals).
Tenant information (if we manage a property): identity verification (ID), tenancy agreements, references, rent payment records.
Financial details: bank account information (for paying landlords / handling rent collection).
Technical data: cookies, IP address, browser/device type.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide services: guaranteed rent, HMO management, deal sourcing.
Communicate with landlords, tenants, and contractors.
Handle legal, compliance, and licensing requirements.
Manage rent collection and payments (if applicable).
Improve our services and website.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the lawful bases of:
Contract (to deliver management agreements, rent guarantee contracts).
Legal obligation (to comply with housing/HMO licensing, AML checks, and tenancy laws).
Legitimate interest (to market our services to prospective landlords, unless you opt out).
Consent (for email marketing, if you choose to subscribe).
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
Professional service providers: solicitors, accountants, letting agents, contractors.
Local councils (for HMO licensing and compliance).
Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme and Redress Scheme (as required).
HMRC or regulators if required by law.
5. Data Retention
Landlord enquiries: up to 2 years.
Tenancy records: up to 6 years after tenancy ends (to meet housing and legal requirements).
Financial records: 6 years (for HMRC and accounting).
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
Request access to your data.
Ask for corrections or deletions.
Object to processing or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent for marketing.
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk).
7. Cookies
Our site may use cookies to track usage and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser.
8. Contact Us
Data Controller: Dale Partners Ltd
📍 Registered Office: 11 Church Gardens, London, W5 4HH, UK
📧 info@dalepartners.co.uk
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