Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 05.06.2025 

Last Updated: 05.06.2025 

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Welcome to askhart.co.uk, the website of AskHart GROUP LIMITED ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

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1. Who We Are

AskHart GROUP LIMITED is a UK-based real estate and investment consultancy.
Company Registration Number: 16308757
Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom WC2H 9JQ. 
Email: alec@askhart.co.uk/ nicholas@askhart.co.uk
Website: www.askhart.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

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2. Information We Collect

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We may collect and process the following data:

Information you provide to us directly:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Property information, investment criteria and requirements
- Any details you submit via contact forms, email, or during calls

Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, time zone settings
- Pages visited and browsing behavior (via cookies and analytics tools)

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3. How We Use Your Information

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We may use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries or provide services requested
- Market our services or send newsletters (with your consent)
- Match you with suitable property opportunities
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

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We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission
- Contract – to deliver services you request
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our business (e.g., marketing to existing clients)

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5. Who We Share Your Data With

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We may share your data with:
- Professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, accountants)
- Property partners, developers, or investors (with your consent)
- Service providers (e.g., email or website hosting providers)
- Legal authorities where required

We never sell your data.

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6. International Transfers

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If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your rights.

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7. Data Retention

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We only retain your data for as long as necessary:
- For the purpose it was collected
- To meet legal or regulatory requirements
- For ongoing business needs

You can request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

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8. Cookies

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We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can control cookie settings via your browser or our cookie banner.

 

9. Your Rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at alec@askhart.co.uk/ nicholas@askhart.co.uk.

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10. Security

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We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including encrypted storage, access controls, and secure servers.

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11. Third-Party Links

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Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

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12. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website. We encourage you to review it regularly.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact:
Email: alec@askhart.co.uk or nicholas@askhart.co.uk
Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ.