Privacy Policy

Kirkman & Baines Ltd

Kirkman & Baines Ltd (trading as KBOL Property Services) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you interact with our business.

Who We Are

Kirkman & Baines Ltd, trading as KBOL Property Services, provides property services including inventory management, tenant check-ins and check-outs, property maintenance, key holding, compliance support and related property management services.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@kbol.co.uk

What Information We Collect

Depending on the services you use, we may collect:

Contact Information

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

Property Information

  • Property addresses

  • Tenancy information

  • Inventory reports

  • Inspection records

  • Maintenance records

  • Meter readings

Client Account Information

  • Login details for our secure client helpdesk

  • Support requests and correspondence

  • Account preferences

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

How We Use Your Information

We process personal data to:

  • Deliver our property services

  • Arrange inspections, inventories and maintenance visits

  • Communicate with landlords, tenants, agents and contractors

  • Manage client accounts and support requests

  • Provide access to our secure client helpdesk

  • Maintain accurate records

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improve our services and website performance

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection legislation.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Consent where required

Secure Client Helpdesk

We provide a password-protected helpdesk for existing clients.

Information submitted through the helpdesk may include:

  • Support requests

  • Property information

  • Maintenance records

  • Client communications

  • Documents and attachments

Access is restricted to authorised users and authorised members of our team. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Where necessary, we may share information with:

  • Landlords

  • Letting agents

  • Tenants

  • Contractors and maintenance providers

  • Professional advisers

  • Regulatory authorities

  • Technology and hosting providers

Any third parties processing personal data on our behalf are required to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These measures include secure systems, password protection, restricted access controls and encrypted communications where appropriate.

Data Retention

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

  • Deliver our services

  • Meet contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain business records

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for the operation, security and functionality of the site.

These cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain website security

  • Enable website functionality

  • Manage user sessions

  • Support the secure client helpdesk

We do not use advertising or promotional cookies.

Where analytics cookies are used to help improve website performance, they will be implemented in accordance with applicable privacy regulations and only where required consent has been obtained.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@kbol.co.uk.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, business operations or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Kirkman & Baines Ltd
Email: info@kbol.co.uk

Last Updated: June 2026.