Introduction
Hove Capital Limited understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used and shared online. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our website, hove.capital ("Our Site"), and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a manner that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under UK data protection laws.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy is deemed to occur upon your first use of Our Site. If you do not accept and agree with this Privacy Policy, you must stop using Our Site immediately.
Information About Us
Our Site is owned and operated by Hove Capital Limited, a limited company registered in England under company number 13049782, whose registered address is Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove, BN3 2PD.
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01273 937117
- Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
What Data We Collect
Depending on your use of Our Site, we may collect some or all of the following personal data:
- Name
- Business/company name
- Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers
- IP address
- Web browser type and version
- Operating system
- A list of URLs starting with a referring URL, your activity on Our Site, and the URL you exit to
We do not use cookies on this website. We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking scripts.
How We Use Your Data
All personal data is processed and stored securely, for no longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. We will comply with our obligations and safeguard your rights under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 at all times.
We use your data to:
- Provide and manage your access to Our Site
- Respond to enquiries you submit via our contact forms
- Supply our services to you (where applicable)
- Communicate with you regarding our services
We will not share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes. We will never sell your personal data.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The following apply:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g. submitting a contact form).
- Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.
- Legitimate interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, unless there is a good reason to protect your personal data which overrides those legitimate interests.
Data Retention
We will not keep your personal data for any longer than is necessary in light of the reason(s) for which it was first collected. Your data will be retained for the following periods (or, where there is no fixed period, the following criteria will be used to determine how long it is retained):
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after your last communication with us, unless a business relationship is established.
- Client data: Retained for the duration of our business relationship and for up to 6 years afterwards for legal and regulatory compliance purposes.
- Website server logs: Retained for up to 90 days.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected.
- Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection. The ICO can be contacted at ico.org.uk.
Third-Party Sharing
We may share your personal data with the following categories of third parties:
- Service providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, email delivery, and payment processing. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Professional advisers: Our solicitors, accountants, and auditors where necessary for professional advice.
- Regulatory bodies: Where we are legally required to disclose your data, such as to HMRC or the FCA.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.
International Transfers
We store and process your personal data within the United Kingdom and European Economic Area (EEA). In the event that we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner, to protect your data to the same standard as within the UK.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
- General enquiries: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01273 937117
- Address: Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove, BN3 2PD
Hove Capital Limited, registered in England, company number 13049782.