Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 April 2025
Last Updated: 1 April 2025

This document outlines how Cottrells Property collects, stores, uses, and protects your personal data.

1. Who We Are

Cottrells Property Ltd

Registered at:

First Floor, Woburn Court 2 Railton Road
Woburn Road Industrial Estate
Kempston
MK42 7PN

Company Registration Number: 16019977
Email: alexander@cottrellsproperty.co.uk
Phone: 07542606752

We are the data controller for the purposes of data protection law.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

– Name, email address, phone number
– Property address and related valuation/survey information
– Communication history
– IP address, browser type, and usage data
– Any other data submitted via contact forms or in-person interactions

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when:

– You contact us via our website, email, phone, or in person
– You request a property valuation, viewing, or survey
– You subscribe to our mailing list
– You interact with our website (cookies, analytics)
– We follow up via our CRM (Street)

4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your data for the following purposes:

Purpose Legal Basis

Responding to enquiries Contract or legitimate interest

Arranging viewings or surveys Contract

Sending marketing communications Consent (you can withdraw at any time)

Managing client relationships Legitimate interest

Legal or regulatory compliance Legal obligation

5. Street CRM Software

We use Street CRM, a third-party cloud-based customer relationship management system, to securely store and manage client and property enquiry data. This includes names, contact information, appointment history, and communication logs. Street CRM acts as a data processor under our instruction and is fully compliant with the UK GDPR.

Data stored in Street CRM is hosted in the UK or EU and is protected using secure protocols and encryption. For more information, refer to Street CRM’s privacy policy.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

– IT service providers and web hosts
– Street CRM (as above)
– Surveyors, solicitors, or other professionals involved in your property transaction (with your consent)
– Regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are contractually required to handle your data securely and only process it as instructed.

7. International Data Transfers

We aim to store your personal data within the UK or EEA. If any data is transferred outside these regions, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations. Typical retention periods are:

– General enquiries: up to 2 years
– Property transaction data: up to 7 years (for legal compliance)

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

– Access a copy of your personal data
– Request correction or deletion of your data
– Restrict or object to processing
– Withdraw consent (for marketing)
– Request data portability
– Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

alexander@cottrellsproperty.co.uk.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. For more information or to manage your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Email: alexander@cottrellsproperty.co.uk
Phone: 07542606752
Website: www.cottrellsproperty.co.uk