Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Verifirms is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website or engage with our services.

This policy applies to all visitors to our website and to individuals who engage with our services.

Who we are

Business name: Verifirms
Legal entity: F Adu Consulting Ltd
Location: London, United Kingdom
Email: info@verifirms.com

For the purposes of UK data protection law, F Adu Consulting Ltd is the data controller of personal data collected through this website and during service delivery.

Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Business name
Information submitted through enquiries
Information required to assess ICO registration obligations
Information required to determine ICO fee tier eligibility
Information required to support ICO registration and renewal services

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services or respond to enquiries.

We collect only the data necessary to deliver services and meet legal and regulatory requirements.

How we collect personal data

Personal data may be collected when you:

Submit an enquiry through our website
Contact us by email
Purchase a service
Complete questionnaires relating to ICO registration or renewal
Provide information during onboarding

We do not collect personal data unnecessarily and do not use automated profiling or automated decision-making.

How we use personal data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries
Delivering our services
Assessing ICO registration requirements
Assessing exemption eligibility
Determining ICO fee tier suitability
Supporting ICO registration and renewal services
Maintaining accurate business records
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
Communicating with clients regarding service delivery

We do not use personal data for unsolicited marketing.

Legal basis for processing

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

Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
Consent, where applicable

Third-Party Service Providers

Verifirms may use third-party service providers to support website functionality, payment processing, communications, and service delivery.

Where third-party providers are used:

Only necessary information is shared
Providers are required to process data securely
Data is used only for the purpose for which it was collected

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Data storage and security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised individuals and service providers who require access to perform their duties.

Data Retention

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

Deliver our services
Fulfil the purpose for which information was collected
Meet legal or regulatory obligations
Maintain appropriate business records

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared only:

With service providers where necessary to deliver our services
Where required by law or regulatory authorities
Where necessary to protect legal rights or interests

All third parties are expected to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

The right to access your personal data
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request erasure of personal data (subject to legal obligations)
The right to restrict processing
The right to object to processing
The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Requests relating to personal data may be submitted by contacting: info@verifirms.com

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect regulatory, legal, or operational changes. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@verifirms.com

Trust statement

Verifirms is a trading name of F Adu Consulting Ltd.
We handle personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws and a compliance‑first approach.