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Privacy Policy

Introduction
At AM Edwards, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your Personal Data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It also describes your rights and how you can exercise them.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at our registered office: Pera Business Park, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, England, LE13 0BP

1. Types of Personal Data We Collect
We collect various types of Personal Data depending on our interactions with you. This information includes any data that identifies or can be linked to you.
1.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Personal Details: Name, date of birth, gender, and employment details.

  • Contact Information: Address, email, and phone numbers.

  • Identity Information: Nationality, passport number, driver’s license, and National Insurance number.

  • Banking Details: Account name, account number, and sort code.

  • Transaction Data: Information related to transactions with other service providers you share for comparison purposes.
     

1.2 Data We Collect Automatically

  • Transaction Records: Account details, trades, payments, and records of suspicious activity.

  • Communications: Emails, phone call records, and correspondence logs.

  • Public Data: Information from publicly available sources like LinkedIn.

  • Agency Reports: Anti-money laundering checks, credit reports, and due diligence data.

  • Risk Assessments: Credit ratings and transactional behavior.

  • Website Usage Data: Information about how you use and interact with our website.

In certain situations, we may process sensitive data (such as health information or religious beliefs) in strict compliance with GDPR.

2. How We Collect Your Personal Data
We collect Personal Data through the following methods:
2.1 Direct Collection

  • When you register for our services, complete forms, or communicate with us.

  • When you provide feedback about our services or website.

2.2 Third-Party Sources

  • Referrals: Partners or clients who introduce you to us.

  • Agencies: Credit reference, fraud prevention, and identity verification agencies.

  • Authorities: Government bodies or law enforcement agencies.
     

3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide our services to you.

  • Marketing: To promote and develop our business activities.

  • Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory obligations.

  • Legal Protection: To establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

  • Performance Monitoring: To track and analyze website performance and user interactions.

  • Business Transactions: To facilitate potential business mergers, acquisitions, or sales.

  • Research and Operations: To improve our services and business processes.

  • Fraud Prevention: To prevent and investigate fraud or illegal activities.

We may also anonymize and aggregate data for research and analytical purposes, ensuring no individual can be identified.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We only process your Personal Data when there is a lawful basis for doing so:

  • Consent: When you give us explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or take steps before entering into one.

  • Legitimate Interests: When processing supports our business operations, such as service delivery or improvements.

  • Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
     

5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your Personal Data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party agents, suppliers, and contractors bound by confidentiality.

  • Professional Advisors: Legal, financial, or other consultants.

  • Regulatory Bodies: Government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement authorities.

  • Business Transactions: Potential buyers or sellers in the event of business mergers or acquisitions.
     

6. International Data Transfers
In some cases, your Personal Data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure that:

  • The transfer complies with GDPR requirements.

  • Appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

  • You are informed of these transfers, and by providing your data, you consent to them.

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data remains secure during these transfers.

7. How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your Personal Data. These include:

  • Technical Safeguards: Encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

  • Procedural Measures: Policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access.

While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. Any data you send is at your own risk.

8. Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary. The retention period depends on:

  • Purpose of Collection: Such as providing services.

  • Legal Requirements: For example, up to six years under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 or Companies Act 2006.

After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it’s no longer needed.

  • Restriction: Request limited processing while we verify accuracy or legality.

  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for processing at any time.

  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Marketing Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications by updating your preferences.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We may require verification of your identity. If we are unable to fulfill your request, we will provide an explanation.

Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

A.M. Edwards
Pera Business Park, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, England, LE13 0BP

07783 050098

adrian.m.edwards@outlook.com



This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Please review it periodically to stay informed about how we handle your Personal Data.

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