Privacy Policy

 

Last updated: [May 2025]

 

At Scott’s and Sons, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Who We Are

 

Scott’s and Sons is a letting agency registered in England.

 

Company Name: Scott’s and Sons ltd

Company Number: 13560569

Registered Address: 19 Bedonwell rd, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5PS

Email: info@scottsandsons.com

Phone: 07392885408

 

We are the data controller of the information you provide to us.

2. What Information We Collect

 

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact details: name, email, phone number, address

Identification documents (e.g., for Right to Rent checks)

Financial information: bank details (for rent or deposit handling)

Property preferences and application details

Technical data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process tenancy applications

Communicate with you about services, properties, or viewings

Carry out reference checks and legal compliance (e.g., Right to Rent)

Manage tenancies and repairs

Collect and return rent and deposits

Comply with legal obligations (e.g., record keeping, HMRC)

 

We only process your data when we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, or a legal requirement.

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We may share your data with:

Referencing agencies

Maintenance contractors (for repairs)

Legal or regulatory authorities (e.g., HMRC)

Our client money protection scheme and redress scheme

IT service providers (e.g., for secure email or cloud storage)

 

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. Cookies and Website Tracking

 

We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can accept or reject cookies when prompted on your first visit.

 

For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

6. How We Store Your Data

 

We store your information securely and only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. We follow industry-standard security protocols and regularly review our data retention policies.

7. Your Rights

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)

Object to or restrict how we use your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@scottsandsons.com

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we use your data, please do not hesitate to contact us.