Pivacy Notice

How we Handle Your Personal Information when you Apply for one of our Homeownership Products

Date: 12th May 2023

On the 25th May 2018 the Data Protection law changed and the General Data Protection Regulation, known as GDPR, came into effect. GDPR imposes additional obligations on organisations and gives you extra rights around how your personal information is used.

We want you to know that Wellingborough Homes respects your personal information that we collect when you make an application and that we take the security of your information very seriously.

Our main customer Privacy Notice tells you more about the data we hold on you, what we do with that data and who we share your data with and you can view it at https://www.greatwellhomes.org.uk/our-customer-privacy-notice/

The table below explains in more detail how the Homeownership Team use your personal information and why they need it:

Service

How we will use the information we collect about you

Homeownership

We will use your information to carry out the required eligibility and affordability checks in order to allocate you a property

Service

Why we are allowed to use your information

Homeownership

Legal obligation or public task under various UK laws including but not limited to:
• The Localism Act 2011
• The Equality Act 2010
Consent – consultations

Service

Who we can share your information with

Homeownership

With your permission we may share your information with an independent financial advisor.
For RTB schemes we will provide a RIC Surveyor with information to carry out a valuation.
On agreement of purchase we will pass your details to our solicitors.

Service

What happens if I fail to provide information?

Homeownership

We will be unable to process your application

Service

Will computers make any decisions about you using the information you provide

Homeownership

Not applicable

Services

Will my information be sent to other countries?

Homeownership

Not applicable



For more information regarding the above please email data.protection@whomes.org



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Property Information

All measurements, areas and distances mentioned are approximate and are issued as a guide only. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Nothing in these particulars should be seen as a statement that the property or any fixture described or shown is in good condition or otherwise. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of any property or item included within the sale. None of the appliances or services mentioned in these particulars have been tested and no warranty is given or implied. If reference is made either to alterations to the property or a change of use, no warranty is given by us or the Vendors/Lessors that any planning or other consents or Building Regulations approval has been obtained. Where references are made to potential uses (subject to planning) this information is given in good faith although purchasers must take their own enquiries to the relevant authorities. Most importantly if there is any particular aspect of the property about which you would like further information, we invite you to discuss this with us before you travel to view the property.

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Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Notice provides information about the data we collect, how we use it and who we might share it with. We will collect and use personal data fairly, in accordance with legislation and will always be honest and open with our customers about how we use personal data.

Greatwell Homes is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Registration ref: Z1064242