Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [20/10/2025]

1. Introduction

FundMatch UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you use our services, visit our website, or communicate with us. It also explains your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Contact details

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]

3. Data we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Identity information: name, title, date of birth (if provided)

Contact details: email address, phone number, or social media contact

Business and financial information: company name, turnover, loan or funding needs, and related financial data

Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage details

Marketing preferences: your consent choices and communication preferences

Any information you choose to provide in contact forms, calls, or correspondence

4. How we collect your data

We collect data in the following ways:

Directly from you when you contact us, submit forms, or apply for funding assistance

Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you visit our website

From trusted third parties such as funding partners or advertising platforms when you have interacted with our campaigns

5. How we use your data

We process your data to:

Connect you with suitable funding providers or brokers

Assess your eligibility for funding opportunities

Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or application

Improve our services and advertising performance

Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Our legal bases for processing include:

Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering one

Compliance with legal obligations

Legitimate interests (for business operations and service improvement)

Consent (for marketing communications)

6. Who we share your data with

We may share your personal data with:

Trusted lending and funding partners who help assess or provide funding opportunities

Service providers who support our operations (e.g., website hosting, marketing, analytics)

Regulators or legal authorities where required by law

All partners are required to handle your data securely and only for the agreed purposes.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your data

Restrict or object to how we process your data

Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. All data transfers are encrypted, and access is limited to authorised personnel.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Last Updated” date.