This privacy policy explains how Gavin Dixon Finance Solutions Limited ("GDFS", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Gavin Dixon Finance Solutions Limited is the data controller for the personal data collected through this website and in connection with our brokerage services. Our registered address is Edward Tower Building – Office 5, St Michael's Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3RB.
What data we collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact information — name, email address, telephone number, business address
- Financial information — business details, turnover, assets, existing finance commitments
- Identity information — for regulated applications, we may request proof of identity and address
- Communication records — emails, form submissions, and call records
- Website usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics tools)
How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide brokerage services
- Source and submit finance applications to lenders on your behalf
- Comply with our regulatory obligations as an Appointed Representative of Rural Finance Limited
- Improve our services and website
- Send service-related communications (not marketing, unless you have opted in)
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the basis of: (a) contract — to provide the services you have requested; (b) legal obligation — to comply with FCA regulations and anti-money laundering requirements; (c) legitimate interests — to operate and improve our business; and (d) consent — where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications.
Who we share your data with
We may share your personal data with lenders on our panel for the purpose of sourcing and processing finance applications. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may also share data with our principal firm, Rural Finance Limited, and with HMRC or the FCA where legally required.
How long we keep your data
We retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes described above, and in accordance with FCA requirements (typically six years from the end of a client relationship). After this period, data is securely deleted.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion (subject to legal obligations); object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gdfs.co.uk.
Cookies
We use cookies on our website. Please see our Cookie Policy for details.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at info@gdfs.co.uk or write to us at the address above.