Privacy Policy for Company Finances Ltd, Commercial Finance Broker.

Effective Date: 06 February 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how Company Finances Ltd, a UK-based commercial finance broker, collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and other individuals who interact with us. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Collection of Personal Information:

We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details, financial information, and other relevant data necessary for providing our commercial finance services. We may collect this information directly from you or from third parties with your consent.

2. Use of Personal Information:

We will use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

– Assessing your eligibility for commercial finance products.

– Facilitating communication and providing updates regarding your finance application.

– Fulfilling our contractual obligations and managing our relationship with you.

– Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

– Improving our services and conducting research and analysis.

– Sending promotional and marketing materials with your consent (which can be withdrawn at any time).

3. Lawful basis for processing personal data

We process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and rely on the following lawful bases, depending on the activity:

• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary to operate, secure, and protect our website and services (including fraud and spam prevention using Google reCAPTCHA), and where such interests are not overridden by your rights.

• Consent – where you have given clear consent, for example through cookie preferences or by submitting information via our website forms. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

• Contractual necessity – where processing is required to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract or to perform a contract with you.

• Legal obligation – where we are required to process personal data to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information:

We may share your personal information with:

– Lenders, financial institutions, and service providers involved in the finance application process.

– Regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies when required by applicable laws and regulations.

– Third parties with your consent, such as insurance providers or professional advisors.

5. Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We will securely dispose of or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.

7. Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information held by us. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it functions correctly, to protect against spam and abuse, and to improve user experience.

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website. These include security-related cookies used by Google reCAPTCHA to help distinguish human users from automated access and protect our forms from abuse.

Where cookies are not strictly necessary, they will only be used where appropriate consent has been provided via our cookie banner. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the controls provided on the website or through your browser settings.

9. Google reCAPTCHA:

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA analyses visitor behaviour (for example IP address, mouse movements, and time spent on the site) to determine whether activity is human or automated. This processing is carried out on our behalf for security purposes. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

10. Links to Third-Party Websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be effective upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your personal information.

12. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact details on this website.

By using our services or providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.