Privacy Policy

CityGate North Ltd & CityGate North Lettings Ltd

Effective Date: 27/1/2025
Last Updated: 27/6/2026

CityGate North Ltd and CityGate North Lettings Ltd ("we", "our", "us") are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, enquire about our services, register for our investment portal, or engage with us.

We process all personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and both companies are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

1. Who We Are

CityGate North Ltd
Property Investment Consultancy, Property Sales & Investor Services

CityGate North Lettings Ltd
Property Lettings & Management Services

Registered Address:

10 Waterside Business Park
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 0EG

Phone: 01482 429090
Email: contact@citygatenorth.co.uk

Email: lettings@citygatenorth.co.uk

Website: www.citygatenorth.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Date of birth (where applicable)

  • Property ownership details

  • Investment preferences and criteria

  • Landlord requirements

  • Financial information where required

  • Proof of identity documents

  • Proof of address

  • Source of funds documentation

  • Communication preferences

Website & Usage Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website activity

  • Pages viewed

  • Referral source

  • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Register and manage investor portal accounts

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send property opportunities and market updates

  • Conduct property searches and valuations

  • Carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks

  • Improve our website and services

  • Communicate with you regarding our services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Manage business relationships

4. Marketing Communications

We may send you:

  • Investment opportunities

  • Property alerts

  • Market updates

  • Newsletters

  • Business updates

  • Service information

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your information under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legitimate interests

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Protection of vital interests where necessary

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties including:

  • Solicitors

  • Mortgage brokers

  • Surveyors

  • Letting and property service providers

  • Anti-Money Laundering providers

  • CRM and software providers

  • Marketing providers

  • Website and hosting providers

  • Legal authorities where required

All third parties are required to protect your data and process it in accordance with applicable law.

7. Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Where applicable, we are legally required to verify identities and source of funds under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.

This may include collecting:

  • Passport or Driving Licence

  • Proof of Address

  • Bank statements

  • Source of funds documentation

AML records may be retained for up to 5 years following completion of a transaction.

8. Data Retention

We only retain information for as long as necessary. Typical retention periods:

General enquiries: 12–24 months
Client files: 6 years
AML records: 5 years
Marketing records: Until consent is withdrawn
Website analytics: Up to 26 months

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may include:
Essential Cookies- Required for website operation
Analytics Cookies- To help us understand website usage.

Marketing Cookies-To provide relevant advertising and communications.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request transfer of your information

To exercise your rights, contact: 📧 contact@citygatenorth.co.uk

11. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from:

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Unauthorised access

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

However, no online transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we process your data, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.

If you remain unhappy, you may contact

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

This policy was last updated on: 27/5/2026