PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 18 June 2026

1. Introduction

Ardath Investments (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website Russethouse.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or contact us.

Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. Who We Are

Ardath Investments is a UK-based property investment company. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this Website.

We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Contact Form Submissions

When you submit an enquiry via our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your telephone number (if provided)
• The content of your message

3.2 Email Newsletter Sign-Ups

When you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use the following types:

• Essential cookies – necessary for the Website to function correctly.
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). We use this data in aggregate form only.
• Preference cookies – remember your settings and choices on return visits.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

We will seek your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
• To send you property investment news, updates, and information about our services (newsletter subscribers only)
• To improve our Website and understand how it is being used
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Legitimate interests – to respond to your contact form enquiries and manage our business communications
• Consent – to send you our newsletter and to place non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent at any time
• Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable law

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Contact form enquiries – retained for up to 2 years from the date of your enquiry, unless an ongoing relationship is established
• Newsletter subscriber data – retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
• Cookie data – retained in accordance with the lifespan of each individual cookie

After the applicable retention period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and delivering our services (for example, email marketing platforms or web hosting providers). All such parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

We may also disclose your data where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right to access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification – request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure – request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing – request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

9. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you contact the ICO.

10. Contact Us

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

Russethouse.com
Website: www.russethouse.com
Email: hello@russethouse.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.