Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14th May 2025

‘PodLeasing’ is a trading name of Hawkstone Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales on the 4th February 1994, with company registration number 02894702. This designation means that while PodLeasing is used for business and marketing purposes, all legal and contractual obligations are undertaken by Hawkstone Limited.

This Privacy Policy explains how PodLeasing (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the applicable data protection laws in England, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are an independent broker that brings together the best of both worlds, premium acoustic pods and booths from leading manufacturers, paired with flexible, competitive, tax-efficient leasing solutions. Our mission is to make it easy for businesses to access high-quality solutions without the high upfront cost.

2. What Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: When you contact us or register your interest, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, and other relevant contact details.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is used to improve our website and services.
  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your online experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide Our Services: We use your information to respond to enquiries, and if you want us to, we introduce you to a suitable furniture dealer and specialist leasing company, to facilitate the precise choice of product (and associated specification of size, finishes, delivery and installation etc.) and the leasing process.
  • To Improve Our Website: Usage data and cookies help us understand how our website is used so we can improve its performance and content.
  • Marketing and Communication: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you updates or promotional material related to our services. You can opt out at any time. We use Mailchimp for keeping in touch with our clients.

4. Sharing Your Information

  • Third Parties: We may share your personal information with the furniture dealer and leasing company solely for the purpose of facilitating the leasing process. These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

5. Data Security and Retention

  • Security Measures: We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
  • Retention Period: We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request erasure of your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
  • Data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

Pod Leasing (c/o Hawkstone Limited)
Riverbridge House, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9AD
Email: hello@podleasing.co.uk

Telephone: 01372 439320

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we process your information. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.