Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Blue Door Funding Limited ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website (www.bluedoorfunding.co.uk) or engage with our services.

We act as both a data controller and processor under applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR").

2. About Us

Blue Door Funding is the trading name of Blue Door Funding Limited, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16491704) with its registered office at 6 Hyde Valley, Welwyn Garden City, England, AL7 4NA.

For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us at: info@bluedoorfunding.co.uk

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) under registration number ZB907521.

3. What Data We Collect

We collect personal and business information as part of your enquiry for finance. This may include:

Business Data:

• Business name and Companies House company number
• Company status, type, incorporation date, registered office address and the type of accounts it last filed, for example dormant (from Companies House)
• Annual turnover
• Loan amount required
• Purpose of funds

Individual Data (Directors/Shareholders):

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Phone number
• Residential address

We do not collect special category (sensitive) data or data relating to children.

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data when you:

• Complete a form on our website
• Contact us by email or phone
• Interact with our customer support

When you search for your business on our application form, the name or number you type is sent from our website to the public Companies House register so we can confirm your company's details (name, company number, status, company type, incorporation date, registered office address and the type of accounts it last filed) and check it meets our lenders' basic criteria. Only your search text or company number is sent to Companies House; your personal contact details are not.

Enquiry data submitted through our website forms is processed and stored by our form-handling provider on our behalf.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Match you with suitable business lenders based on the details you submit
• Communicate with you about your enquiry
• Send follow-up or marketing emails/SMS (based on a soft opt-in)
• Improve our services and website performance

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

Purpose	Lawful Basis
Matching with lenders & responding to enquiries	Contractual necessity
Sending follow-up or promotional emails	Legitimate interests / Soft opt-in
Storing records for compliance purposes	Legal obligation
Website usage tracking (if applicable in future)	Legitimate interests

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

• Our vetted lender partners for the purpose of providing finance offers
• Internal staff or specialists who manage your enquiry
• Our website and CRM provider for secure form processing and storage

We do not sell your data or share it with unrelated third parties.

8. Cookies

At this time, we do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide a cookie banner in line with legal requirements.

9. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely within the UK or EEA via our website provider's CRM system.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To fulfil your enquiry or contract
• To meet legal, tax, or regulatory obligations (usually up to 6 years)

We limit access to personal data on a need-to-know basis within our business.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@bluedoorfunding.co.uk.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England & Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

info@bluedoorfunding.co.uk

Blue Door Funding Limited, 6 Hyde Valley, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4NA