​Privacy Notice: How We Handle Your Data

 

​Humming Nest Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information during and after your application for a tenancy.

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​1. Who We Are

​Humming Nest Ltd is a "Data Controller." This means we are responsible for deciding how we hold and use personal information about you.

​ICO Registration Number: ZB723755

​Contact Details: discover@hummingnest.co.uk / 07709142624

 

​2. The Data We Collect

​To process your tenancy, we collect the following:

​Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, and proof of ID (Passport/Driving License).

​Contact Data: Current address, email, and phone number.

​Financial Data: Bank statements, payslips, and credit history.

​Employment Data: Employer details and job title.

 

​3. Why We Need It

​We process your data under the following legal bases:

​Performance of a Contract: To verify your suitability as a tenant and draft the tenancy agreement.

​Legal Obligation: To carry out mandatory "Right to Rent" checks under the Immigration Act.

​Legitimate Interests: To manage the property and communicate with you during the tenancy.

 

​4. Who We Share It With

​We only share your information with third parties when necessary:

​Referencing Agencies: To verify your credit and employment status.

​The Landlord: To provide details of the prospective tenant.

​Deposit Schemes: To protect your security deposit.

​Maintenance Contractors: To arrange repairs at the property.

​Utility Providers: To ensure accounts are updated at move-in/move-out.

 

​5. Data Retention

​We generally keep your personal data for 6 years after the end of your tenancy. This is to comply with statutory limitation periods for legal claims and HMRC tax requirements.

 

​6. Your Rights

​You have the right to:

​Request access to your data (a "Subject Access Request").

​Request correction of inaccurate data.

​Request deletion of data (where we no longer have a legal reason to keep it).