M&M Properties Sales & Lettings

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us we will always respect your data and never sell it on to third parties.

This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you use this website and through your transactions with M&M Properties. By continuing to use this site you agree to us providing to you the information you have requested and confirm that you have read and agree to the use of your information as set out in our privacy policy.

M&M Properties is a limited company whose registered office is located at 3A Station Square, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1DP. VAT Registered No: 745 6652 07.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This privacy policy explains how we use the information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy.

What information do we collect about you and why?

We collect information about you when you register with us or use our services. We also collect information when you voluntarily complete customer surveys and provide feedback. Website usage information is collected using cookies.

When you contact us, book a valuation, request property details or register an interest in the services we provide, we need to know your name, postal address, email address and contact telephone number.

We gather this information to allow us to process your registration for any valuation or viewing you make for a property. The relevant information is then used by us, our agents and sub-contractors to provide any services requested by you and to communicate with you on any matter relating to the provision of the service we offer in general.

We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purpose of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and our services and may provide such information to third parties. These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify any individual.

From time to time we may provide your information to our customer service department for research and analysis purposes so that we can monitor and improve the services we provide. We or our agents and sub-contractors may contact you by post, email or telephone to ask you for your feedback and comments on our services.

How will we use information about you?

We collect personal information about you to provide you with the service you have requested and, if you agree, to email you about other products and services we think may be of interest to you.

We use your information collected from the website to personalise your repeat visits to our website.

We would like to send you information about products and services of ours and other businesses carefully selected by us to contact you in writing, by telephone or by email to offer you content, advertisements, products and services that we believe may be of interest to you.

We may also wish to provide you with information about special features of our website or any other service or products we think may be of interest to you.

By submitting your information, you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page and may place notices on other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. We will also email you should we make any changes so that you may consent to our use of your information in that way.

If you have consented to receive marketing, you may opt out at any time. You have a right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes or giving your information to other carefully selected businesses.

If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please contact us at office@mandmproperties.net or call 01525 715577.

How we protect your information

All personal data is stored securely in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (GDPR).

The internet is not a secure medium. We use the most up-to-date technologies to protect the information you give us. We also keep your information confidential. We have internal procedures to cover the storage, access, disposal and disclosure of your information.

Owing to the global nature of the internet infrastructure, the information you provide may be transferred in transit to countries outside the European Economic Area that do not have similar protections in place regarding your data and its use as set out in this policy. However, we have taken the steps outlined above to try to improve the security of your information.

How long we retain your information

Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing. However, the retention periods can differ based on the purpose the data was provided, the requirements of the business, and the lawful basis for processing.

Within our business activities there are some legal requirements which apply to the retention of personal data; the minimum retention period is 3 months and the maximum retention period is 10 years from the date the transaction concluded.

In the absence of any legal requirements, data is to be deleted when:

  • the purpose for which it was provided is no longer valid; or
  • the data subject has withdrawn consent; or
  • the data is no longer up to date

Your rights as a user of this website

As a user you have the following rights:

  • A right to be informed about our collection and use of personal information;
  • A right of access to the personal information we hold about you;
  • A right to rectification if any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete;
  • A right to ask us to delete any personal information held about you unless we are obliged to retain the information for other legal reasons;
  • A right to restrict or prevent the processing of your personal information;
  • A right to data portability (obtaining a copy of your data to re-use with another service or organisation);

If the business is sold

If this business is sold or integrated with another business your details may be disclosed to our advisors and any prospective purchasers and their advisors and will be passed on to the new owners of the business.

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity.

Other websites

Our website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies.

Changes to our privacy policy

We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on this web page.

How to contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you:
by email office@mandmproperties.net or write to us at: M&M Properties, 3A Station Square, Flitwick, MK45 1DP

Complaints

All complaints will be handled under our complaints policy.

If you remain dissatisfied then you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, for UK data protection issues this is:
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
W: https://ico.org.uk/concerns/

Suppliers List (third-party services information list)

All our partners have confirmed they comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when holding and handling your data, and where applicable are registered with the Information Commissioners Office.

Energy Performance Certificates – Sales and Lettings
Russell Freeman

Tenant Referencing and Right to Rent Checks – Lettings
Homelet

Sales Software
Expert Agent

Letting Software
CFP Winman

Utility Providers to assign the utilities into the name of the tenant – Lettings
Ittria

Financial Services to Offer Mortgage Advice
Swift Mortgages

Insurance Services
HomeLet

Sub-contractors – Lettings
Natural Energy, Tim Downing, Anderson DRS, Hugh Rosier, Steve Dear, Flitwick Carpets, Allstyle Windows, Grant Penniston, Temple Flooring, Elmec Heating, Ampthill Glass, Steve Hale, Shire Carpets, PJ Oliver, Heritage Power, LS Plumbing, Garage Door Solutions, Abbey Preservation, Lee Roberts Plumbing, Blue Rose Gardening, Clifton Heating, TM West & Son, Alucare

Deposit Protecton – Lettings
The dispute Service

Please note that should we have to use an alternative supplier to the ones provided on this privacy notice we will inform you of their details in advance of them making contact with you.