Guardspend

A trading name of Tomlin & Co Ltd

Last updated: 01 April 2026

Website Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Tomlin & Co Ltd, trading as Guardspend ("Guardspend", "we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website at guardspend.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Guardspend is a trading name of Tomlin & Co Ltd, registered in England and Wales. Tomlin & Co Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected through the Guardspend website. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at legal@guardspend.com.

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website we may collect:

•       Contact data — your email address if you submit it via our contact or sign-up form

•       Technical data — your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

•       Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at our website

•       Cookie data — information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

•       Directly from you — when you submit your email address via our sign-up or contact form

•       Automatically — through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our website

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

•       Respond to your enquiries and follow up on expressions of interest

•       Send you information about Guardspend if you have requested it

•       Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it

•       Monitor the security and performance of our website

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

•       Consent — where you have submitted your email address and agreed to hear from us

•       Legitimate interests — to understand how our website is used and to improve it

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

•       Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function correctly

•       Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site (e.g. pages visited, time on site)

•       Preference cookies — to remember your settings and preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our website without changing your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

•       Technology providers — such as website hosting, analytics, and email services, who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements

•       Legal and regulatory authorities — where required by law

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Email addresses submitted via our sign-up form are retained until you withdraw your consent or request deletion. Website usage data collected via analytics is typically retained for up to 26 months.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

•       Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

•       Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data

•       Erasure — request deletion of your data in certain circumstances

•       Restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data

•       Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

•       Withdraw consent — where processing is based on your consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@guardspend.com. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

10. Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy please contact us at:

Guardspend (a trading name of Tomlin & Co Ltd)

Email: legal@guardspend.com

Website: guardspend.com