Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly
Improve website performance
Understand how visitors use our website

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to operate correctly.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand website usage so we can improve performance.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

Managing Cookies

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Wynthorpe & Co (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website or engage with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely in accordance with UK data protection legislation.

Who We Are

Trading Name: [Your Trading Name]
Registered Address: [INSERT ADDRESS]
Email: [INSERT EMAIL]
Telephone: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Name
Contact details (email address, telephone number, postal address)
Date of birth
Financial and employment information
Property and mortgage-related information
Credit-related information (where relevant)
Information provided via enquiry forms or consultations

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

How We Use Your Data

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Important Information

We use your personal data to:

Provide mortgage advice and related services
Assess suitability of mortgage products
Submit mortgage applications on your behalf
Communicate with lenders, solicitors, estate agents, and insurers (where necessary)
Respond to enquiries
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have given clear permission
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide our services
Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation
Legitimate interests – to operate our business effectively

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

Mortgage lenders
Solicitors and conveyancers
Estate agents
Insurance providers (where applicable)
Regulatory bodies where required by law

We only share information necessary to provide our services and ensure all third parties handle your data appropriately.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil our services and meet regulatory requirements. This typically includes retention periods required by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made using the contact details above.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.