Privacy Policy
Funding Freddie is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and the choices available to you when using the Funding Freddie marketplace.
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Quick Summary
- • Funding Freddie is a funding marketplace.
- • We never sell personal information.
- • Funding decisions remain with specialist finance providers.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy exists to explain how Funding Freddie manages personal information. It applies to anyone using our website, completing a Funding Readiness Assessment™ or participating as a Broker Partner in our marketplace.
It applies whenever you interact with our platform, submit information or communicate with our team. We are committed to responsible data handling, ensuring that your information is collected only when necessary and protected using appropriate security measures.
We believe transparency begins with clearly explaining how your information is handled.
Privacy At A Glance
We only collect information needed to operate the marketplace.
We never sell your personal information.
We protect your information using appropriate security measures.
You remain in control of your personal data.
You can request access or deletion where applicable.
Funding decisions remain with specialist finance providers.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us understand your funding requirements and operate our marketplace effectively.
Contact Information
What is collected: Your name, email address and telephone number.
Why it is needed: To communicate with you regarding your assessment and provide marketplace updates.
How it helps: It allows us to manage your enquiry and coordinate suitable introductions where appropriate.
Business Information
What is collected: Company name, trading history, turnover and industry sector.
Why it is needed: To understand the nature and scale of your business.
How it helps: It supports our marketplace review and helps identify specialist finance providers experienced in your sector.
Property Information
What is collected: Property type, location, value and project details.
Why it is needed: To understand the property asset or development project.
How it helps: It helps us review property finance enquiries before considering specialist matching.
Funding Requirements
What is collected: Funding amount, purpose and required timeframe.
Why it is needed: To understand exactly what you are looking to achieve.
How it helps: It allows us to assess whether a suitable specialist finance provider can be identified.
Technical Information
What is collected: IP address, browser type and device information.
Why it is needed: To ensure our platform functions correctly and securely.
How it helps: It helps us maintain marketplace integrity and prevent fraudulent activity.
Website Usage
What is collected: How you interact with our website and assessment forms.
Why it is needed: To understand how visitors use our platform.
How it helps: It allows us to improve the user experience and make our marketplace more efficient.
3. How We Use Information
Why we need your information
- Funding Readiness Assessment™: To process and understand your initial funding enquiry.
- Marketplace Review: To evaluate your requirements before considering whether an introduction is appropriate.
- Suitable Specialist Matching: To identify specialist finance providers whose products may align with your requirements.
- Legal Compliance: To meet our regulatory and legal obligations as a UK business.
How it improves your experience
- Customer Support: To respond efficiently to your questions and provide marketplace assistance.
- Website Improvement: To analyse how our platform is used so we can make the funding journey simpler.
- Security: To protect our platform, prevent fraud and maintain the integrity of our marketplace.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Data protection law requires us to have a valid reason for using your personal information. We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you actively provide permission, such as submitting a Funding Readiness Assessment™.
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfil an agreement, such as our Broker Partner terms.
- Legitimate Interests: When we use information to improve our marketplace, prevent fraud or ensure our services operate efficiently.
- Legal Obligations: When we are required to process information to comply with UK law.
5. When We Share Information
Funding Freddie only shares relevant information where appropriate to help you explore funding options.
We only share information necessary to facilitate marketplace services. When a suitable match is identified, we may share assessment details with a carefully selected specialist finance provider to arrange a consultation. We also work with trusted technology providers to operate our platform securely.
7. Marketing Preferences
We only send marketing communications if you have explicitly chosen to opt in. These communications may include updates about our marketplace, new funding solutions or relevant industry information.
You remain in control of your communication preferences. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email, or by contacting our team directly to update your preferences.
8. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our marketplace services and meet our legal obligations. Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
We protect your information using modern security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to prevent unauthorised access or accidental loss.
9. International Transfers
To provide a reliable service, we work with established technology providers, some of which may operate outside the UK. When your information is transferred internationally, Funding Freddie ensures that appropriate legal safeguards and security standards are firmly in place to protect your data.
10. Your Privacy Rights
You remain in control of your personal information. Under UK privacy law, you have the following rights:
Access
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction
You can ask us to update or correct any inaccurate information.
Deletion
You can request that we delete your information where appropriate.
Restriction
You can ask us to temporarily limit how we use your information.
Objection
You can object to us using your information for certain purposes.
Portability
You can request your information in a format that can be transferred elsewhere.
11. Privacy Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our team.
Email: privacy@fundingfreddie.com
Response time: Usually within one month where required under UK GDPR.
Our Privacy Commitment
Funding Freddie believes trust begins with transparency.
- ✓ We only collect information necessary to operate our marketplace.
- ✓ We protect personal information responsibly.
- ✓ We explain how information is used.
- ✓ We respect your privacy rights.
- ✓ We continuously review our security and privacy practices.