Last updated 18/08/2025
CheckMyAdviser.com is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:
- Basic information you provide, such as your name, email address, or contact details (if you contact us directly).
- Usage information, such as IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our website (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
- Adviser verification data, such as the adviser code you enter when using our service.
2. How We Use Your Information
We will only use your personal data for lawful purposes, including:
- To provide and operate the CheckMyAdviser.com service.
- To respond to enquiries and support requests.
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
- To improve our website and user experience.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear consent (e.g., contacting us directly).
- Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide our service.
- Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with the law.
- Legitimate interests – where it is necessary for the operation and improvement of our website and services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting or analytics) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Where required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Data Storage and Retention
- Your personal data is stored securely within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA).
- We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy or to comply with legal requirements.
- When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible).
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Request transfer of your data to another service (data portability).
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytics. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy [if applicable].
8. Security of Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: info@checkmyadviser.com
Contact Number: 02080509533
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.