Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 23 June 2025

At ID1 Form Verification Online, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and related services. These services include identity verification support for completing HM Land Registry Forms ID1, ID2, and ID5, which are carried out by a qualified solicitor.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Identification documents submitted for ID1, ID2, or ID5 verification

  • IP address and browser/device information

  • Consent records and verification logs (e.g. video call attendance, timestamps)

2. How we use your information

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • To facilitate and manage your identity verification appointment with a qualified solicitor

  • To issue secure links (e.g. Credas) for uploading ID documents

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. HM Land Registry ID requirements)

  • To respond to enquiries or support requests

  • To improve user experience and the functionality of our website

3. Legal basis for processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual obligation – to deliver the verification service you requested

  • Legal compliance – to meet obligations under HM Land Registry and SRA requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to manage fraud risk and improve our service

  • Consent – where applicable (e.g. marketing preferences, cookie use)

4. Data sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. Your personal data may be shared:

  • With qualified solicitors responsible for conducting the ID verification

  • With secure third-party service providers (e.g. Credas for ID verification, Zoom for video calls)

  • With regulators or law enforcement, if legally required to do so

Each third-party provider is contractually bound to comply with UK GDPR and handle your data securely.

5. Data security

We implement strict technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes secure file transfers, encryption, and time-limited access to sensitive data.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as required:

  • To complete the verification service

  • To comply with legal recordkeeping obligations (typically 6 years)

  • To protect against fraud and professional liability

7. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses essential cookies and may use analytics tools to track user behaviour. These help improve site functionality and monitor usage trends. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated data

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

  • Withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@id1formverificationonline.co.uk