Privacy Policy – Thomas Scott & Co
Effective Date: 04/04/2023
At Thomas Scott & Co, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.
- Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with us:
- Contact information, including your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional information, such as your company name, job title, and industry.
- Financial information, including details related to financial transactions and agreements.
- Communication data, such as the content of messages you send to us via email or our website.
- Website usage information, including IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and browsing patterns.
- How We Use Your Information: We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide our business brokerage services and fulfill your requests.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To process transactions and agreements related to our services.
- To improve our website, products, and services based on your feedback and usage patterns.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights and agreements.
- Legal Basis for Processing: We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Performance of a contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and communicating with clients.
- Consent: We will obtain your consent for certain processing activities when required by applicable law.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure: We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers and business partners who assist us in delivering our services.
- Legal and regulatory authorities to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- Third parties in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
- Data Retention: We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
- Your Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws. These rights may include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. To exercise your rights or seek further information, please contact us using the details provided below.
- Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
- Updates to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
- Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Thomas Scott & Co
By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described herein.