Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Financial Pages ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at financialpages.co.uk and use our services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Company details when requesting services
• Communication preferences
• Any information you provide when contacting us

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Data Sources

We obtain company information from legitimate public sources including:

• Companies House (UK government registry)
• Financial market data providers
• Public business directories
• Other publicly available business information

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to processing
• Contract: To provide services you've requested
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and website functionality
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

3.2 Purposes of Processing

• Providing company intelligence and financial data services
• Responding to enquiries and providing customer support
• Improving our website and services
• Sending service updates and important notices
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Preventing fraud and maintaining security

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email services and communications
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Payment processing (if applicable)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Contact information is typically retained for 7 years after last contact, unless you request earlier deletion.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyse website usage and performance
• Provide personalised content
• Ensure website security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily processed within the UK. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure adequate protection through approved mechanisms such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

10. Contact Information

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.