Privacy Policy

Farran Investments Limited (the “Company”), its subsidiaries and any third-party service providers, functionaries, or agents appointed by the Company and processing personal data on its behalf (together, “we”, “us”, “our”) are committed to protecting your personal data and are required, by Data Protection Legislation (as defined below), to provide individuals with certain information about how we use your personal information.

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) explains what personal information we collect from you or you provide to us, how we use it and with whom we share that information. This Privacy Policy also sets out your rights and who you can contact for more information.

What information we collect about you

We may collect, record and use information that personally identifies you in physical and electronic form and will hold, use and otherwise process the data in accordance with Data Protection Legislation.

Information that you provide to us

  • Identification details such as name, email, phone number, address, nationality, and national identity numbers (if applicable).
  • Professional title and occupation.
  • Age, date of birth, and marital status.
  • Financial details such as tax status, bank account details, and evidence of ownership of financial assets.
  • Identifiers like social security number, national insurance number, tax file number, IP address.
  • Documents for ‘know your client’ checks like passport details and credit history.

Information that we collect or generate about you

  • Files and correspondence records of our relationship with you.
  • Personal data collected during telephone and email communications.

Information we obtain from other sources

  • Publicly available sources like credit agencies, public databases, Companies House, FCA Register.
  • Sanction checking and background screening providers.

How we collect your information

The personal information we collect comes from:

  • Application forms or documents submitted by you.
  • Your interactions, transactions, and use of our products and services.
  • Business dealings via email, telephone, or contracts.
  • Third-party sources for credit checks and compliance purposes.

How we use your information

We use your information for purposes including:

  • Managing and administering your holding in the Company.
  • Processing transactions and improving services.
  • Communicating with you regarding the Company.
  • Complying with regulatory and tax obligations.
  • Conducting anti-money laundering checks.
  • Market research and analysis.

Legal grounds for using your personal information

We process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interests in running and administering the Company.
  • Performance of a contract with you.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Your explicit consent where required.

Providing your information to third parties

We may share your personal information with:

  • Auditors, regulatory authorities, technology providers.
  • Your authorised representatives.
  • Payment processors and IT providers.
  • Stock exchanges, custodians, and intermediaries.
  • Regulatory and tax authorities.

Transferring data outside of the UK and EEA

We may transfer your data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, ensuring appropriate safeguards in accordance with Data Protection Legislation.

Automated processing

We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling based on your personal data.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
  • Withdraw consent for processing (where applicable).
  • Restrict processing under certain circumstances.
  • Object to processing in certain situations.
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection regulator.

How long we keep your information

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil legal and regulatory obligations. This includes:

  • As required under relevant agreements.
  • To comply with legal and professional obligations.
  • For the duration of potential litigation or investigations.

How we protect your information

We have technical, physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards in place to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, destruction, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

Changes to this privacy policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website.

Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at [email protected]. You may also raise a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.