Legal
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 3, 2026 | FUNDING SOURCE LIMITED
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how FUNDING SOURCE LIMITED (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Data Controller: FUNDING SOURCE LIMITED
Company Number: 16861020
Registered Address: Aurora House 71-75 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, United Kingdom, England, W5 5SL
Email: privacy@funding-source.co.uk
ICO Registration: [ICO Number — to be confirmed before launch]
3. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data
First name, last name, date of birth, job title
Contact Data
Email address, telephone number, postal address
Financial Data
Business turnover, funding requirements, loan history
Business Data
Company name, Companies House number, SIC code, trading history
Technical Data
IP address, browser type, device ID, cookies
Usage Data
Pages visited, time on site, links clicked
Marketing Preferences
Communication preferences and consent records
4. How We Collect Data
- Directly from you — via contact forms, eligibility forms, and partner applications
- Automated technologies — cookies, web analytics, server logs
- Third parties — Companies House, credit reference agencies, referral partners
- Public sources — Companies House register, LinkedIn
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
| Lawful Basis | When We Use It |
|---|---|
| Contract | Processing your enquiry, assessing eligibility, connecting you with lenders |
| Legal Obligation | Anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance |
| Legitimate Interests | Improving our service, marketing to business contacts, analytics |
| Consent | Marketing emails, optional cookies, newsletter subscription |
6. How We Use Your Data
- Assessing your eligibility for business finance products
- Connecting you with suitable lenders from our panel
- Processing and responding to enquiries and applications
- Sending you relevant communications about your enquiry
- Improving our website and services through analytics
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Fraud prevention and security monitoring
- Marketing our services to business contacts (with consent or legitimate interests)
- Generating anonymised statistics about funding trends
- Personalising your experience on our website
- Automated eligibility assessment (indicative only — not a credit decision)
7. Who We Share Data With
- Finance providers and lenders — to assess and fulfil your funding request
- Credit reference agencies — for identity verification and fraud prevention
- Service providers — IT, hosting, email, and analytics providers operating under data processing agreements
- Professional advisers — legal, accountancy, and compliance where required
- Regulatory and government bodies — where required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Enquiry and contact data | 7 years (legal compliance) |
| Marketing preferences | Until you withdraw consent |
| Website analytics | 26 months |
| Completed loan applications | 7 years from completion |
| Financial records | 7 years (financial regulation) |
9. Your Rights
Right of Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion where no legal basis remains
Right to Restriction
Pause processing in certain circumstances
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object
Object to legitimate interests processing
Rights on Automated Decisions
Challenge automated-only decisions
Right to Complain
Lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@funding-source.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
10. International Transfers
We process data primarily within the UK and EEA. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO.
11. Cookies
We use essential, analytics, functional, and marketing cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. For all others, your consent is required. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
12. Data Security
We implement robust security measures including:
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Data minimisation principles
- Staff data protection training
- Incident response procedures
13. Children's Data
Our services are exclusively for business purposes and are directed at adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
14. Contact Us
General: contact@funding-source.co.uk
Privacy matters: privacy@funding-source.co.uk
Address: Aurora House 71-75 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, United Kingdom, England, W5 5SL
15. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can resolve it. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.