Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Oliver Rayns Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you:
- use our website
- contact us
- use our property services
2. Who We Are
Oliver Rayns Limited is a residential estate and lettings agency.
We act as a Data Controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”).
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3. The Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Identity information
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e.g. name, date of birth
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Contact information
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e.g. address, email, telephone number
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Financial information
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e.g. income, bank details where required
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Verification information
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ID documents, Right to Rent checks
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Property and tenancy information
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Communication records
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including emails and call recordings
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Technical data
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e.g. IP address and website usage
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4. How We Collect Information
We collect personal data in a number of ways, including:
- When you contact us via our website, email or telephone
- When you register for property services
- Through property portals (e.g. Rightmove, OnTheMarket or Zoopla)
- From referencing and identity verification providers
- Through social media interactions
5. How We Use Your Information
We only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
This includes:
- Providing estate agency, lettings and property management services
- Carrying out identity and anti-money laundering checks
- Managing tenancies and property transactions
- Responding to enquiries
- Sending relevant marketing communications (where permitted)
- Improving our services
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers
- Referencing and credit check providers
- Deposit protection schemes
- Contractors and maintenance providers
- Professional advisors (such as solicitors and accountants)
- Regulatory or legal authorities where required
7. International Transfers
Some of the third-party services we use may transfer personal data outside the UK.
Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory requirements.
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
10. CCTV and Call Recording
We operate CCTV at our office premises for security purposes.
We may also record telephone calls for training, monitoring and compliance purposes.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- ensure the website functions correctly
- analyse usage
- improve user experience
You can manage your preferences via our cookie consent tool.
12. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion where applicable
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
13. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you can contact us.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Last updated: April 2026