Privacy Policy
Last updated: [Insert Date]
Bridgeway Capital (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you interact with us online, over the phone, or in person.
We act as a data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Bridgeway Capital is a broker specialising in high-value asset lending. We work with a network of regulated and vetted lenders to help individuals and businesses access secured loans using assets such as cars, luxury watches, jewellery, art, and more.
Company Name: Bridgeway Capital
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]
Address: [Insert Business Address]
ICO Registration Number: [Insert if registered]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information from you:
Information You Provide Directly
- Full name
- Contact details (email, phone number, address)
- Identification documents (passport, driving licence, utility bill)
- Financial and employment information (if relevant)
- Details and images of the asset(s) you wish to use as security
- Communication preferences
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookies Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services
- To match you with suitable lenders from our network
- To communicate with you regarding your enquiry
- To verify your identity and perform due diligence
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., anti-money laundering)
- To improve and personalise our services
- For marketing communications (with your consent)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Contractual necessity: to fulfil our agreement to provide services
- Legal obligation: to comply with laws and regulations
- Legitimate interests: for the functioning and improvement of our services
- Consent: where you have explicitly given permission (e.g., marketing)
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Our network of regulated lenders
- Identity verification and fraud prevention services
- Legal, regulatory, and law enforcement bodies
- IT and system providers who support our business
- Professional advisers (e.g., legal or financial consultants)
We never sell your data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
We store your data on servers located in the UK or EEA. If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses).
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- For legal and regulatory compliance
- For the duration of your relationship with us
- For record-keeping (typically up to 6 years after the end of our relationship)
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Data portability (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. How We Protect Your Data
We use robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. This includes:
- Secure servers and encryption
- Restricted staff access
- Regular security assessments
10. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience on our website. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Please check back regularly for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Post: [Insert Business Address]
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): [Insert Name]