Last Updated 18/08/2025
CheckMyAdviser.com is committed to protecting your personal data and complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store information from advisers listed on our platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Personal details: name, email, phone, FCA registration number, and professional credentials.
- Business information: services offered, company name, website, logo.
- Usage data: interactions with our platform, including logins, profile updates, and verification requests.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Verify your details in line with FCA rules.
- Display your profile on CheckMyAdviser.com for users searching for advisers.
- Communicate with you regarding your listing, updates, or platform changes.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity: to provide the platform service to you.
- Legal obligation: compliance with FCA rules and UK law.
- Legitimate interests: maintaining platform integrity, improving services, and communicating important information.
4. Sharing Your Information
- We do not sell your personal data.
- We may share your information with trusted service providers for platform operations (e.g., hosting, IT support).
- We may share information where required by law or regulatory authorities.
5. Data Retention
- Personal data is kept only as long as necessary to provide the platform and meet legal obligations.
- Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time (if processing is consent-based).
Requests can be sent to: info@checkmyadviser.com.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy; updates will appear on this page with the date of revision.
9. Contact
Email: info@checkmyadviser.com
Contact Number: 02080509533
For complaints regarding data handling, advisers can also contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk.