Merchant Advance Data Protection Policy
1. Purpose
To comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.
To protect the personal data of our clients and partners.
2. Data Protection Registration
Merchant Advance is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), registration number ZB794610.
3. Data Handling Procedures
Data Collection: Personal data is collected fairly, transparently, and for legitimate business purposes.
Data Storage: Secure electronic storage with restricted access.
Data Usage: Used only for its intended purpose and not shared without consent, except as legally required.
Data Retention: Kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection.
4. Data Security
Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel.
Encryption and password-protected access to sensitive information.
5. Data Breach Procedures
All data breaches are documented, investigated, and reported to the ICO if they pose a risk to data subjects.
6. Contact for Data Protection Inquiries
Email: info@merchantadvance.co.uk