Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/02/2025

At Longstride Capital Advisory, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with the highest standards of security, transparency, and fairness.
We adhere strictly to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, which govern how personal data must be collected, stored, and processed within the United Kingdom.
By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Longstride Capital Advisory is a UK-based finance brokerage providing support on bridging loans, development finance, commercial mortgages, and related services.
Data Controller Contact Information:
Email: olivia@longstridecapital.co.uk
Phone: 07554 072466
Website: www.longstridecapital.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data – Name, date of birth, identification documents
• Contact Data – Address, email address, telephone number
• Financial Data – Income, credit reports, assets and liabilities, bank details
• Loan Data – Details related to your mortgage or finance applications
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

• Assess eligibility for financial products
• Submit applications to lenders on your behalf
• Communicate with relevant third parties (solicitors, valuers, lenders)
• Meet our legal obligations (e.g. anti-money laundering checks)
• Provide updates, reports, and client support
• Improve user experience on our website

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – Where you’ve explicitly given permission
• Contract – To perform or prepare to enter into a contract
• Legal Obligation – Where required by law or regulation
• Legitimate Interests – For business development or fraud prevention, where appropriate

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Mortgage lenders and financial institutions
• Credit reference and fraud prevention agencies
• Professional advisers (solicitors, valuers, accountants)
• Affiliated advisers for regulated activity (where applicable)
• Regulators such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), if legally required

All third parties are required to comply with UK GDPR and safeguard your data appropriately.

6. International Data Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer your data outside of the UK or EEA. If we ever need to do so, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Complete the purpose for which it was collected
• Meet legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations
• Defend or establish legal claims

Typical retention periods are up to 6 years after the completion of the relationship or transaction.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to certain types of processing
• Request data portability to another provider
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above.

9. Data Security

We use a range of technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss, including secure servers, encrypted systems, and restricted access protocols.

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance functionality and collect anonymous user analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

11. External Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. Use of external links is at your own risk.

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing it regularly to stay informed.