Space Privacy Statement

How we handle your personal data is important to us; this page explains what personal data we collect, why we do this, how it is used and how we protect your privacy.

This information covers only the external users of Space's services and website

If you do have any questions about the below information or need any help, please email us at spaceleeds01@gmail.com

Who we are
Space was established in 2010 by our company director Mark Radford, Our office which is based at 4 The Crescent, Hyde Park, Leeds, LS6 2NW has been open since 2015
Space provides landlords with a platform to let and manage their properties, and assists students and professionals looking for accommodation in the area to find something which meets their requirements.

Our data controller is Danielle Smith who can be contacted directly by email spaceleeds01@gmail.com

Why we collect your data
We need personal information in order to provide different types of services;

Tenants of Space
Landlord services
Provide house hunting assistance

We also collect it to help with responding to enquiries, feedback and complaints submitted through our website and email

When is personal information collected
If you apply to let one of our properties we will ask you to supply information which is necessary for us to offer you an agreement to tenancy in one of our properties.
We log the information in our system for when we will need to lead up to your agreement and until your tenancy is terminated.

What kind of data do we collect
Personal information you provide when signing up for one of our properties, ie full legal name, home address email, Student ID etc
Contact detail of trustees/ next of kin
Booking details for those who contact for property viewings

Where is your data held?
Most personal data is on our locked computer system , with only our team members having access. Any written copies are secured in a locked filing cabinet, again with only staff having access.

How long do we keep personal data for
Type of data Length of retention From
Tenant ( direct and allocated) 7 Years Contract ending
Guarantor 2 Years Contract ending
Landlord 7 Years Service last used
Enquiries 12 months From submission
Complaints 7 Years From submission
Payment Transaction 7 Years From submission

Who has access to your information?
Only office staff will have full access to process and view personal information.
Maintenance staff will have your contact details, ie telephone number

Requesting access to your personal data
You have the right to see any data Space holds on you, to do this submit a request to spaceleeds01@gmail.com providing your name and what information you require.
Space will respond within 10 working days

Your right to complain
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) about how Space has handled your personal data, you can contact the Information Commissioner at ico.org.uk.concerns or phone 03031231113