Privacy Notice

Veri Engineer Ltd (trading as VeriEng) (“Veri Engineer”, “VeriEng”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data when you access or use the VeriEng platform, website, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Veri Engineer Ltd (trading as VeriEng)
Registered in England and Wales
Email: privacy@verieng.com

Veri Engineer Ltd is the legal entity responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Account and Identity Data

• Name
• Email address
• Professional role or affiliation
• Account credentials

b) Professional and Verification Data

• Licence or registration numbers
• Jurisdiction(s)
• Verification status and results
• Supporting documentation submitted by you

c) Technical and Usage Data

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Log files and access records
• Usage analytics

d) Communications Data

• Emails and messages sent to us
• Support requests and correspondence

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Provide and operate the Platform
• Verify professional information and credentials
• Manage user accounts and access
• Communicate with users
• Improve platform security and performance
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

Where UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Contract – to provide the Platform and related services
• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve the Platform
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
• Consent – where explicitly required (e.g. certain cookies)

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, security)
• Verification sources and authoritative registers
• Professional or organisational users, where relevant
• Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK:

• Appropriate safeguards are applied
• Transfers are made in accordance with UK GDPR requirements
• Standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections are used where necessary

7. Data Retention

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

• Provide the Platform and services
• Fulfil verification and audit requirements
• Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

Retention periods are reviewed periodically.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests can be made by contacting privacy@verieng.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Platform.

Details of cookies used and how to manage preferences are provided in our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

Veri Engineer Ltd implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 information security principles.

11. Children’s Data

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.

13. Contact and Complaints

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or how your data is handled, contact: privacy@verieng.com

If you are in the UK, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).