How We Use Your Information
We wish to take this opportunity to inform you how we hold Applicant and Tenant information, why we hold such and inform you of your rights with regards to the information we hold in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR 2016/679 applicable 25th May 2018).Definitions
In this document if we say “We”, “Us” or “Our” this means the Landlord/Letting Agent. If we say “You” or “Your” this means the Applicants, Tenants and your representatives. Third parties means appropriate, required or relevant other persons, companies, organisations that may need to be contacted or engaged so we may effectively manage a tenancy or application for a tenancy.Money Laundering Regulations 2003
These regulations require estate agents to formally verify the identity of their clients. Prior to taking on your property, Benchmark will need a copy of your photographic ID, such as your driving license or passport and proof of your address.
The only data stored is the data you have provided to us to process an application for a tenancy, or the data required so we can process an application for or manage/end a tenancy on your behalf. Digital data is held securely using password and data encryption techniques with other forms of data secured under lock and key. All data is held securely at UK locations.