Privacy Policy
Luxus Häuser Group Ltd
This Privacy Policy explains how we use the personal information we collect about you, how you can instruct us if you prefer to limit the use of that information and the procedures that we have in place to safeguard your privacy. We are a business that aims to be fully GDPR compliant and values it's customer's rights. This website is owned by Luxus Häuser Group Ltd which is an estate agency.
In this Privacy Policy references to Luxus Häuser Group Ltd shall mean Luxus Häuser Group Ltd, Luxus Häuser Estate Agents and those trading within Luxus Häuser Group. In this Privacy Policy, the expressions "we", "us" or "our" means Luxus Häuser Group Ltd and its subsidiaries and subsidiary undertakings from time to time.
Luxus Häuser Group Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the law and all personal information shall be held and used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulations 2018. Further details of which are available from the Information Commissioner’s website www.ico.gov.uk
Luxus Häuser Group Ltd is registered as Data Controller of your Information, Registration Number ZA184387, the company is registered at companies houses and has membership of the National Association of Estate Agents (Propertymark), The Property Ombudsman and all other legal compliance required to trade as an estate agency service. Our charges, fees and contract terms are also very easy to understand and calculate how much you need to pay.
1. The information we collect
1.1 When you enquire or register for products and services provided by Luxus Häuser Group Ltd you will provide us with certain personal information. This information may be provided online through our websites, by telephone, by electronic communications or via direct contact with our employees. This information will be stored on our secure computer systems and in our manual records.
1.2 The information that you provide will allow us to process your registration, confirm your identity and communicate with you to provide relevant products and services to suit your needs. The relevant information is then used by us, our agents and sub-contractors to communicate with you on any matter relating to your relationship with Luxus Häuser Group Ltd in general. Your information may also be transferred or forwarded to other members of Luxus Häuser Group Ltd or its group for administration, marketing or information gathering and similar purposes. Any calls that you make to our company may be recorded for the purposes of our business management, training and security.
1.3 We may, during the course of your relationship with us, request additional information relevant to the provision of specific services; this could include details such as previous property ownership and financial details. This information may be shared with third parties where they are involved in the delivery of products or services. In such instances all information provided to the third party will be subject to the terms of this privacy policy and those of the relevant third party privacy policy, details of which will be made available by inclusion in any initial correspondence/documentation that is provided.
1.4 Some of the services provided by Luxus Häuser Group Ltd may be supplied by third parties and therefore we will pass on to the relevant party the information it requires in order to fulfill your needs.
Your information will be handled in accordance with the new GDPR data protection legislation at all times.
1.5 We will use your contact details to keep you informed about the progression of your transaction or engagement with Luxus Häuser Group Ltd, this may involve sharing some or all of your information with professional service providers.
1.6 Where information is to be shared with professional service providers, Luxus Häuser Group Ltd will endeavour to provide you with all the relevant information to enable an informed decision in compliance with the current best practice and legislation.
1.7 If you would prefer not to receive information from Luxus Häuser Group Ltd or other professional service providers you can opt out by emailing sales@Luxus-Hauser.com.
1.8 We will endeavour to minimise any unnecessary use of your details by Luxus Häuser Group Ltd or other professional service providers who seek to conduct research, surveys and analysis purposes or any continuous marketing tools and restrict the use of your information to the purposes for which it was intended when buying or selling a property.
2. How we protect your information
2.1 In line with the requirements of the new GDPR we follow strict security procedures to ensure that personal information is not damaged, destroyed or disclosed to a third party without your permission and to prevent unauthorised access to your information. The Information that we collect is stored in a secure facility with restricted physical access. We also use a number of security measures to prevent electronic access. Where information is shared with third parties in line with this policy similar security measures are used to protect your information.
2.2 The access to and use of the information that we collect is restricted to our employees who need the information to perform a specific job role or activity. Where information is shared with third parties in line with this policy similar security measures are used to protect your information.
2.3 We will retain your information for a reasonable period or for as long as is required by law.
2.4 The Internet is susceptible to cyber attacks and as such you acknowledge and agree that Luxus Häuser Group Ltd shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be liable to you for any unauthorised usage, interception, distribution, damage or destruction of personal data from circumstances beyond it’s reasonable control.
2.5 When communicating with Luxus Häuser Group Ltd by email you should ensure that you take all reasonable precautions to protect any sensitive personal data. When you register to use a Luxus Häuser Group website you will be asked to create a password, it is your responsibility to choose a secure password. You must keep this password confidential and must not disclose it to or share it with anyone. You will be responsible for all activities that occur under your password and if you know or suspect that someone else knows your password you should notify us immediately.
Luxus Häuser Estate Agency
IN-HOUSE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
We are committed to providing a professional service to all our clients and customers. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it. This will help us to improve our standards.
If you have a complaint, please put it in writing, including as much detail as possible. We will then respond in line with the timeframes set out below (if you feel we have not sought to address your complaints within eight weeks, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Property Ombudsman to consider without our final viewpoint on the matter).
What will happen next?
- We will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of your complaint within three working days of receiving it, enclosing a copy of this procedure.
- We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally be dealt with by the office manager who will review your file and speak to the member of staff who dealt with you. A formal written outcome of our investigation will be sent to you within 15 working days of sending the acknowledgement letter.
- If, at this stage, you are still not satisfied, you should contact us again and we will arrange for a separate review to take place by a senior member of staff.
- We will write to you within 15 working days of receiving your request for a review, confirming our final viewpoint on the matter.
If you remain dissatisfied, you can then contact The Property Ombudsman to request an independent review:
The Property Ombudsman Ltd
Milford House
43-45 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2BP
01722 333 306
Please note the following:
You will need to submit your complaint to The Property Ombudsman within 12 months of receiving our final viewpoint letter, including any evidence to support your case.
The Property Ombudsman requires that all complaints are addressed through this in-house complaints procedure, before being submitted for an independent review.