Privacy Policy

Tapton Capital is pleased to welcome you. You can trust us to protect your personal information. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide via our website https://taptoncapital.co.uk.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and those who provide us with personal information.

1. Who We Are

We offer specialty lending solutions, including bridging loans, buy-to-let mortgages, development finance, and commercial property loans, at Tapton Capital ("we", "us", or "our").

We have our registered office in the United Kingdom. For questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact us:

info@taptoncapital.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

Our data collection and processing includes the following categories:

Information You Provide

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name (if applicable)
• Loan or financial inquiry details
• Contact form, email, or phone information you submit

Automatically collected information

Our website may automatically collect the following data:

• IP address
• Type and version of the browser
• Operating system and device type
• Site visits and time spent
• Tracking and cookies

3. Our Data Use Policy

This is how we use your personal data:

• Providing you with information and assistance
• Find out if you're eligible for financing or funding
• Introduce you to third-party lenders or brokers
• Your application will be communicated to you
• Legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., anti-money laundering checks)
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Sending relevant updates or marketing (with your consent)

4. The legal basis for processing

To process your data, we are relying on the following lawful bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent – indicating clear permission (e.g., for marketing purposes)
• Processes required to provide a service under a contract
• Legal obligation – required by law (e.g., for compliance purposes)
• Legitimate interests – any processing necessary for our business operations, without overriding your rights

5. Information sharing

• Lenders and finance providers – for loan processing
• Third-party brokers or advisors – for joint services
• Regulatory authorities – for legal or compliance purposes
• Service providers – tools for email, CRM, Web hosting, and analytics
• Professional advisors – lawyers, compliance consultants, and accountants

It is never sold to a third party.

6. Tracking and cookies

Our website uses cookies for user experience and analytics. Our website uses cookies to better understand how you interact with it.

Cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies – websites cannot function without them
• Analytical cookies – used to monitor usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies – to retarget or personalize advertising (if used)

Using your browser settings, you can block or modify cookies.

7. Data Retention

Our retention period for your data solely depends on the purpose for which it was collected, including legal or regulatory requirements.

For most data:

• Enquiry data: Up to 12 months after collection
• Client or transactional data: kept for up to 6 years (or as required by law)

Data is then securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

Our technical and organizational measures protect your data from:

• Loss or theft
• Unauthorised access
• Disclosure
• Alteration or destruction

Information is transmitted in an encrypted format, data is stored securely, and access controls are in place.

We are committed to protecting the information you provide to us, but internet transmissions are not 100% secure.

9. UK GDPR Rights

GDPR gives data subjects several rights:

• Right to access – obtain a copy of your personal information
• Right to rectification – to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure – erasure of your personal data (under certain circumstances)
• Restrictions on processing – limit how your information is used
• Data portability – transferring data between providers
• Right to object – Processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent – if consent is required for processing

Our contact information is info@taptoncapital.co.uk.

10. Links to other websites

We may link to third-party websites (e.g., lenders or blogs). This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites. Their content, privacy practices, and data handling practices are not our responsibility.

Before submitting any personal information, please read their privacy policies.

11. International Data Transfers

Our services are UK-centric, but some third-party service providers store or process data outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). Data protection is ensured through standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards as required by UK GDPR.

12. Communication in marketing

Our company may send you emails occasionally about financial services, new loan products, and company updates with your consent.

At any time, you can opt out by:

• Our emails contain an unsubscribe link
• Contacting us at info@taptoncapital.co.uk

Marketing will never be sent without prior consent.

13. Updates to This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as a result of changes to the law or to our operations. The "Effective Date" will always display the most recent version.

Stay up-to-date by checking this page regularly.

14. Contact Us

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Tapton Capital
Email: info@taptoncapital.co.uk
Website: https://taptoncapital.co.uk

If you're dissatisfied with the way we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk