Privacy Policy
Effective date: 30 September 2025
Version: 2.0
Who we are: Stashvale (“we”, “us”, “our”) provides information about financial products such as insurance, savings, and investment options. We do not offer regulated financial advice. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: info.stashvale@gmail.com.
What data we collect
We collect and store only the information you choose to provide, which may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Enquiry details and message content (non-sensitive only)
- Consent preferences (for contact, marketing, and data use)
- Newsletter sign-ups and website analytics data (via cookies, if enabled)
How we use your data
We use your data, with your consent, for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide information about products and services.
- To send newsletters and blog updates, if you have opted in.
- To improve website performance and content through anonymous analytics.
- To contact you in future if our business or client book is sold or transferred.
- To maintain compliance with UK data protection law.
Lawful basis for processing
We process your personal data primarily under the lawful basis of consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details above.
How long we keep your data
We retain enquiry and contact data indefinitely unless you ask us to delete it. This ensures we can maintain records of consent, respond to future queries, and support potential business transfers.
Data sharing & business transfers
We do not sell your data to third parties. However, your data may be shared with:
- Trusted processors who support website hosting, analytics, and email delivery (e.g., Netlify, Google).
- A future owner if our business, website, or client book is sold or transferred. In that event, your data will continue to be used for the same purposes and under this same Privacy Policy.
International data transfers
Some of our processors may store data outside the UK/EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your information.
Your rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion – request that we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction – limit how we use your data.
- Portability – request transfer of your data to another provider.
- Withdraw consent – stop us from processing your data for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info.stashvale@gmail.com.
Cookies & analytics
If we use analytics or cookies, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can manage your preferences or withdraw consent at any time.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Important: Stashvale provides information only and does not offer regulated financial advice. Always consider seeking independent financial advice before making decisions.