Privacy Policy

Introduction

We take the privacy and security of your personal information extremely seriously and are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. “Your information” and any information about you, which you (or a third party) provide to us. This policy relates to the privacy of your information at UK Pension Help.

We are an information-only website and aim to provide you with the most recent and up to date information written by UK Qualified Pension Transfer Specialists and internationally regulated Independent Financial Advisors. Please note that you use this information at your own risk and we can’t accept liability if you find any of the information incorrect.

UK Pension Help is a marketing platform dedicated to matching those in search of advice with UK and EU qualified and regulated financial, pension and tax advisors. UK Pension Help does not offer financial advice and will only ask questions relevant to placing you with a qualified advisor to match your case. All contact information collected is only given to one regulated advisor firm, to suit your needs and location.

We operate a strict checking and vetting service and only pass on information to one of our panel of approved advisors. For details of our approved panel please contact us. We review our panel at least quarterly. We maintain a register of panel firms and keep a copy of their active regulatory and insurance documents on file.

When you register and use this website, we will ask you to provide us with certain information including personal data. This information enables us to provide you with the best service we can and helps us to keep you informed with research and information you may be interested in. Your data will always be managed with reference to all relevant laws and regulations. We will also use the data we collect to provide you with the most relevant, personalised and interesting content through our website, emails, communications and other forms.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and UK Pension Help, the owner and provider of this Website. UK Pension Help takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and interpretation

  1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data

collectively all information that you submit to UK Pension Help via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;

Cookies

a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below ( Cookies);

Data Protection Laws

any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;

GDPR

the UK General Data Protection Regulation;

UK Pension Help,
we 
 or us

  UK Pension Help, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 12191059 whose registered office is at at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 2PD

UK and EU Cookie Law

the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;

User or you

any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by UK Pension Help and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to UK Pension Help and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and

Website

the website that you are currently using, www.ukpensionhelp.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

  1. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

1.     the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

2.     references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;

3.     a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

4.     “including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;

5.     reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;

6.     the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

  1. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of UK Pension Helpand Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
  2. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, UK Pension Helpis the “data controller”. This means that UK Pension Help determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

Data collected

  1. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

1.     name;

2.     contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

3.     demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;

4.     web browser type and version (automatically collected);

5.     operating system (automatically collected);

6.     a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);

7.     address;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

How we collect Data

  1. We collect Data in the following ways:

1.     data is given to us by you  ; and

2.     data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

  1. UK Pension Help will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:

1.     when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;

2.     when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;

3.     when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;

4.     when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically

  1. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:

1.     we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.

2.     we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed “Cookies”.

Our use of Data

  1. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

1.     internal record keeping;

2.     improvement of our products / services;

3.     transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

  1. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below).
  2. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we’ll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:

1.     soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under “soft opt-in” consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.

2.     for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we’ll provide.

3.     if you are not satisfied about our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed “Your rights” below.

  1. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.
  2. We may use your Data to show you UK Pension Help adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you UK Pension Help adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed “Cookies” below).

Who we share Data with

  1. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

1.     our employees, agents and/or professional advisors – to process best serve you;

2.     third party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data – to help third party service providers in receipt of any shared data to perform functions on our behalf to help ensure the website runs smoothly;

3.     third party advertising providers such as Google and Facebook to provide more personalised experiences on our website or outside our website. When you give us consent on our website to use your personal data you also accept Google’s Privacy and Terms site

in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping Data secure

  1. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:

1.     we store your Data on secure servers.

  1. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: support@ukpensionhelp.com.
  2. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

Data retention

  1. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
  2. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

Your rights

  1. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

1.     Right to access– the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.

2.     Right to correct– the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

3.     Right to erase– the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.

4.     Right to restrict our use of your Data– the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.

5.     Right to data portability– the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.

6.     Right to object– the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

  1. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: support@ukpensionhelp.com.
  2. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
  3. It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Links to other websites

  1. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of business ownership and control

  1. UK Pension Help may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of UK Pension Help. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
  2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
  3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

Cookies

  1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer.  UK Pension Help uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products.    UK Pension Help has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
  2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
  3. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling UK Pension Help to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
  4. This Website may place the following Cookies:

Type of Cookie

Purpose

Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.

Analytical/performance cookies

They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

Functionality cookies

These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

Targeting cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

  1. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
  2. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
  3. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
  4. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
  5. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General

  1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
  2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
  3. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
  4. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to this privacy policy

  1. UK Pension Help reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

    You may contact UK Pension Help by email at support@ukpensionhelp.com.

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Cookies

·     We use cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards how you are using our website. This helps us to develop and improve our website as well as products and / or services in response to what you might need or want.

·
Cookies are either:

– Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer
during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your
browser – they usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a
website without having to log in to each page but they do not collect any
personal data from your computer; or
– Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer
and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by
the website that created it when you visit that website again. [We use
persistent cookies for Google Analytics – we use Google Analytics, to collect
standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We
do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts
of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not
identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt
to find out the identities of those visiting our website. You can find more
information on how cookies are used on this website in the Cookies Policy
below. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our
website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect
personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it. If you are
still not happy about having your data anonymously collected, you can opt out
totally by using this browser addon developed by Google: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
You can find Google Analytics full privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy. ]

·Cookies can also be categorised as follows:

– Strictly necessary cookies:
These cookies are essential to enable you to use the website effectively, such
as when buying a product and / or service, and therefore cannot be turned off.
Without these cookies, the services available to you on our website cannot be
provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used
for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.

– Performance cookies: These
cookies enable us to monitor and improve the performance of our website. For
example, they allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources and see which
parts of the site are most popular.

– Functionality cookies: These
cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced
features. For instance, we may be able to provide you with news or updates
relevant to the services you use. They may also be used to provide services you
have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on a blog. The information
these cookies collect is usually anonymised.

[Please note that third parties
who advertise on our website (including, for example, advertising networks and
providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use
cookies, over which we have no control. These cookies are likely to be
analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies]

Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.

Strictly necessary

We use the following strictly necessary cookies:

Description of Cookie

Purpose

We use this session cookie to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website.

to enable purchase of the products

Analytical/performance

We use the following analytical/performance cookies:

Description of Cookie

Purpose

We use this cookie to help us analyse how users use the website.

analysing user behaviour

Functionality

We use the following functionality cookies:

Description of Cookie

Purpose

We use this cookie to identify your computer and analyse traffic patterns on our website.

measure success of marketing channels

 Targeting

We use the following targeting cookies:

Description of Cookie

Purpose

We use this cookie to enable us to show you adverts while you are browsing our website and other websites on the internet.

retargeting