Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

Introduction and Data Controller

brivanthores ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our annual budgeting platform. We are the data controller for your personal information and are based at 117 Yeoman Mdw, Northampton NN4 9YU, United Kingdom.

Our commitment extends beyond legal compliance — we believe transparency about data practices builds trust. This policy applies to all users of our services, regardless of how you access our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Contact details including name, email address, and phone number when you register or contact us
Financial information such as income ranges, expense categories, and budgeting goals that you input into our platform
Payment information when you subscribe to premium features, processed securely through third-party payment processors
Communication preferences and feedback you provide about our services

Automatically Collected Information

Device information including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the platform, and features accessed
Technical data including cookies, local storage, and session information

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for specific purposes, always with a lawful basis under UK data protection law. Our primary uses include providing and improving our budgeting services, personalizing your experience, and communicating important updates.

Service Provision: We use your information to deliver our annual budgeting tools, generate financial insights, and maintain your account security. This includes processing your budget data to provide personalized recommendations and tracking your financial goals.
Account creation and management, including authentication and security measures
Processing financial data to generate budget reports, spending analysis, and goal tracking
Customer support and responding to your inquiries or technical issues
Platform improvements based on usage patterns and user feedback
Legal compliance and fraud prevention activities

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform and serve you better. All third parties are carefully vetted and bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Cloud hosting providers who store your data securely in UK-based or EU-based servers
Payment processors for handling subscription payments and billing
Email service providers for sending you important account notifications
Analytics services that help us understand platform usage and improve user experience
Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our legitimate interests

Your Rights and Choices

Under UK data protection law, you have significant rights regarding your personal information. We've made it straightforward to exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting our privacy team directly.

Your Data Protection Rights Include:

Right of access - request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification - ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure - request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing - limit how we use your data while we resolve disputes
Right to data portability - receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object - opt out of certain types of processing, including direct marketing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@brivanthores.com or use the privacy controls in your account dashboard. We typically respond to requests within 30 days and will verify your identity before processing sensitive requests.

Data Security and Retention

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include encryption, secure data transmission, regular security audits, and staff training on data protection.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Account data is typically retained for the duration of your active subscription plus three years, while certain legal or tax-related information may be kept longer.

Retention Periods:

Active account data - retained while your account remains active
Closed account data - deleted within 3 years unless legal obligations require longer retention
Payment records - kept for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Marketing communications - retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality. We categorize cookies based on their purpose and obtain your consent for non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies - necessary for basic platform functionality and security
Performance cookies - help us analyze how users interact with our platform
Functional cookies - remember your preferences and personalization settings
Marketing cookies - used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. However, disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

International Data Transfers

While we primarily store data within the United Kingdom and European Union, some of our service providers may process data in other countries. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms.

We regularly review our data transfer practices and update our safeguards as international data protection frameworks evolve.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. Material changes will be communicated through email notifications or prominent notices on our platform at least 30 days before taking effect.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

By continuing to use our services after policy changes take effect, you acknowledge and accept the updated terms.

Contact Our Privacy Team

Email: info@brivanthores.com

Phone: +441752229388

Address: 117 Yeoman Mdw, Northampton NN4 9YU, United Kingdom

Our privacy team typically responds to inquiries within 2 business days. For urgent privacy concerns, please call our main number and request immediate assistance.