Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026
 
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how My Halal Finance (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 
My Halal Finance is an educational and lead generation website, providing information on financial topics and connecting users with authorised financial professionals where appropriate.
 
2. Important Information About Our Role

• We are not a lender, mortgage broker, or financial adviser.

• We provide information and introductions only.

• Where you submit an enquiry, we may introduce you to a third‑party authorised adviser or firm (including mortgage brokers or Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs)).

By submitting an enquiry, you acknowledge and consent to your details being shared with relevant third‑party firms for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide directly

• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postcode or location

• Details relating to your enquiry (e.g. financial goals, requirements)

Information collected automatically

• IP address

• Device type and browser

• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

• Cookies (see Section 9)

We will only collect the information necessary to provide our services or respond to your enquiry.

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Connect you with relevant third‑party advisers or firms

• Provide information about services you have requested

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you submit an enquiry or opt in to contact

• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services

• Legal obligations – where required by law

By submitting an enquiry through our website, you explicitly consent to your data being used and shared as described in this policy.

6. Sharing Your Data
Where you make an enquiry, your information may be shared with:

• Authorised mortgage brokers

• Authorised Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs)

• Other regulated firms relevant to your enquiry

These firms:

• Are authorised and regulated where required

• Will contact you directly regarding your enquiry

• Will have their own privacy policies governing how they use your data

Firms we work with may change from time to time depending on availability, suitability, and capacity.
We aim to only introduce you to firms we reasonably believe are appropriate, but you are under no obligation to proceed with any recommendation.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

• Maintain records for legitimate business purposes

Data may be securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:

• Improve site functionality and performance

• Analyse user behaviour

• Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy may be provided for more detail.

10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting and encryption where appropriate

• Restricted access to personal data

• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no online system can be completely secure, and you submit information at your own risk.

11. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.