Information Collection

What Information We Collect

The personal data we collect will depend on the services we provide to you, but may include:

  • Full name and personal details
  • Contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Date of birth and identification details
  • Employment and income information
  • Financial information (assets, liabilities, income, expenditure)
  • Credit history and affordability data
  • Information about your goals and objectives
  • Health and lifestyle information (where required for protection products)

We may also collect:

  • Information you provide via forms on our website
  • Records of correspondence (emails, calls, meetings)
  • Details of services you have requested or received
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage

We only collect information that is necessary to provide suitable financial advice and services.

Information Collection : how

How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information directly from you in most cases, including when you:

  • Complete a fact-find or client questionnaire
  • Contact us via phone, email, or website
  • Apply for financial products or services
  • Attend meetings or consultations
  • Use our website or client portal

We may also collect information from:

  • Lenders, insurers, or product providers
  • Credit reference agencies
  • Your authorised representatives (e.g. solicitors, accountants)

Information usage

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide financial advice and recommend suitable products
  • Process applications for mortgages, insurance, and investments
  • Manage and maintain your client relationship
  • Meet our regulatory obligations (FCA requirements)
  • Prevent fraud and financial crime
  • Communicate with you about your services
  • Improve our services and client experience

Where appropriate, we may also use your information to inform you about relevant products or services. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Information processing

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual obligation – to provide services you have requested
  • Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory and legal requirements
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
  • Consent – where required, particularly for marketing or sensitive data

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Information sharing

Who We Share Your Information With

We will only share your information where necessary and permitted by law. This may include:

  • Mortgage lenders, insurers, and product providers
  • Compliance and regulatory bodies (e.g. FCA)
  • Credit reference and fraud prevention agencies
  • Professional advisers (e.g. solicitors, accountants)
  • Technology and service providers who support our business

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for agreed purposes.We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Communication

Marketing & Communications

If you opt in, we may contact you via:

  • Email
  • Phone
  • SMS

You can unsubscribe or opt out at any time by contacting us at info@alexandersfa.com or using the unsubscribe link in communications.We may also send service-related communications (e.g. updates, reminders), which are necessary for managing your relationship with us.