Quick answer (TL;DR)

Yes — your enquiry is handled securely. We use HTTPS for form submissions, industry-standard encryption for stored data, limit what we collect and share your details only with a small, relevant group of lenders or brokers you consent to. Submitting the enquiry is not an application; it simply helps us match your healthcare business with providers who can offer quotes or eligibility checks.

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Why data security is especially important for healthcare finance enquiries

Healthcare organisations (clinics, care homes, dental practices, private hospitals) handle sensitive personal and business information every day. When you search for finance, it’s natural to worry about how your business and any sensitive details will be handled.

We only ask for business and finance-related information needed to find suitable lenders and brokers — for example, company name, contact details, business turnover, how much you need and the intended use (e.g., equipment, refit, working capital). We do not ask for routine patient medical records or clinical case notes as part of a standard enquiry unless a very specific lender explicitly requests such details later (and only after you give explicit consent).

What this means for you: you can enquire without exposing clinical records. We focus on matching your healthcare business needs with appropriate finance options while protecting your data.

How UK Business Loans protects your healthcare finance enquiry — technical & operational measures

Secure transmission and storage

• Website and form use HTTPS/TLS by default — data you enter is encrypted during transmission so it cannot be read in transit.
• Data is stored securely on protected servers with industry-standard encryption at rest (for example, AES-256 where supported) and routine backups to prevent loss.
• We use secure hosting partners and maintain regular security patching, firewall protections and monitoring to reduce risk of unauthorised access.

Access control and staff safeguards

• Access to enquiries is restricted using role-based access controls — only authorised staff who need to match or pass leads to lenders/brokers can see your details.
• All staff working with data receive data protection training and sign confidentiality agreements.
• We review access permissions regularly and log access to maintain an audit trail.

Secure form design & anti-abuse measures

• We collect the minimum information needed to make an accurate match — nothing extra that isn’t required for quoting (principle of data minimisation).
• Forms include bot protection (CAPTCHA or equivalent), server-side validation and protections against common web attacks (CSRF, injection attempts).
• Submitting an enquiry does not trigger a credit check or firm application. Lenders/brokers may perform credit checks only if you proceed with a formal application with them.

Third-party processors, DPAs and testing

We work with reputable CRM, email and analytics providers and have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with those partners to ensure they meet security and confidentiality standards. We also carry out periodic security reviews and penetration testing with trusted providers to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

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Who sees your data and how we share it

UK Business Loans is an introducer — we do not provide loans. When you complete an enquiry, we use the information only to match you to lenders or brokers who are most likely to help. We will share concise, relevant details with a carefully selected small number of partners so they can prepare a quote or an eligibility conversation.

Key points on sharing:

• We only pass on the minimum information needed for a match (business name, contact details, funding amount and purpose, limited financial metrics).
• We do not publish or sell your data for marketing lists. Sharing is limited to partners who can provide finance solutions for healthcare businesses.
• Partners we share with are subject to agreements that set out permitted uses — your data must be used only to contact you about the enquiry.

If you want to read more on how healthcare businesses use finance, see our sector guide to healthcare business loans.

Legal basis, retention and data subject rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

We process your enquiry on the lawful bases of consent (you submit the form) and legitimate interest (to match and introduce you to finance partners). We keep processing limited to the purpose you agreed to.

How long we keep enquiries

We retain enquiry data only as long as it is needed to arrange quotes, respond to queries, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. If you would like a precise retention schedule for your enquiry, contact privacy@ukbusinessloans.co and we will confirm the period that applies.

Your rights

• Access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about your enquiry.
• Rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate details.
• Erasure — you can ask us to delete your enquiry (we will comply unless we are legally required to retain it).
• Restriction & objection — you can ask us to stop processing or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability — request your data in a standard, machine-readable format to pass to another service.

To exercise any right, email privacy@ukbusinessloans.co or write to our Data Protection contact. If you remain unhappy after our response, you can raise the matter with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).

What happens after you submit — step-by-step

1. Complete the Quick Enquiry — it typically takes under two minutes. We ask for business name, contact name, phone/email, postcode, approximate funding amount (we arrange loans from about £10,000 and upwards) and a short note about purpose.
2. Matching — we compare your details to our panel and select a small number of lenders/brokers likely to help.
3. Introductions — those selected partners receive the minimal details needed and may contact you by phone or email to discuss options and prepare quotes.
4. You decide — any quote or application is between you and the chosen lender/broker. Completing the enquiry does not commit you to accept an offer.
5. Payment model — UK Business Loans is remunerated for successful introductions; we do not handle loan repayments or hold repayment data.

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FAQs — short, direct answers

Will submitting an enquiry affect my credit score?

No. Submitting an enquiry through UK Business Loans does not itself result in a credit check. A lender may run credit checks only if you choose to proceed with a formal application.

Do you collect patient medical records?

No. We collect business and finance-related details needed to match you with lenders. We do not request patient-level medical records unless a very specific product requires it and you give explicit consent.

Who will contact me after I submit the form?

A small number of matching lenders or brokers we select for your needs may contact you by phone or email to discuss quotes and next steps.

How long do you keep my information?

Only as long as necessary to arrange quotes, respond to enquiries or fulfil legal obligations. You can request exact retention details via privacy@ukbusinessloans.co.

Can I ask you to delete my enquiry?

Yes. Email privacy@ukbusinessloans.co and we will remove your data subject to legal retention rules.

Is the enquiry form secure on mobile?

Yes. The same HTTPS/TLS protection and server-side security apply on mobile devices. For best security, use a private network rather than public Wi‑Fi when sharing sensitive financial details.

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Compliance, reassurance and how to get a secure quote

We understand that healthcare businesses require extra caution when sharing information. UK Business Loans is built to protect your enquiry: secure transmission, limited collection, restricted sharing and clear rights for you to control your data.

If you want a fast, secure and no-obligation match to lenders and brokers who can help your healthcare business obtain finance from around £10,000 upwards, Get a Free Eligibility Check.

Microcopy we place near our form submit button:

“By submitting you consent to UK Business Loans passing your business details to a small number of specialist lenders/brokers who may contact you by phone and email. We are an introducer and not a lender. Read our Privacy Policy and T&Cs.”