Privacy Policy

Introduction

IV CONSULTING LIMITED (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a company registered in England and Wales under company number 08074170 with its registered office at 28 Hampden House Monument Business Park, Warpsgrove Lane, Chalgrove, Oxford, England, OX44 7RW, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you visit our website engage with our services to recover money lost to scams or fraudulent investments (the “Services”), or interact with our marketing campaigns, including those delivered through Meta Ads and Google Ads.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Website and Services, including visitors, clients, and individuals who interact with our advertisements. By using our Website, Services, or engaging with our marketing campaigns, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or Services.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, IV CONSULTING LIMITED is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data, depending on how you interact with us.

2.1 Data You Provide to Us
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us, submit a form, or engage our Services.
  Case Information: Details about scams or fraudulent investments, including financial records, correspondence, or other evidence you provide to support your recovery claim.
  Payment Information: Billing details, such as bank account or credit card information, when you pay for our Services.
  Communication Data: Information you provide in emails, phone calls, or other communications with us.

Information we collect automatically:

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To assess whether your case is suitable for referral to one of our partner law firms
To facilitate the referral of your case to the most appropriate law firm from our panel
To communicate with you about the referral process
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
To improve our website and services
To detect and prevent fraud

The legal basis for processing your information includes:

Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your information and protect it against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For successful referrals, basic contact information and referral details may be retained for up to 6 years for regulatory compliance purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We will share your personal information with:

We may also share limited information with:

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

Law Firm Referrals and FOS Fees

When you are referred to one of our partner law firms, they will conduct their own assessment of your case. If they take on your case and it requires submission to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), they will cover the £250 FOS fee for claims submitted through legal representatives. This ensures you don’t face additional financial burdens while seeking compensation for fraud.

Once your case is referred to a law firm, they will become the data controller for any additional information they collect, and their own privacy policy will apply to their handling of your data.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:Under data protection law, you have rights including:

The right to access your personal data
The right to correction of inaccurate data
The right to erasure (in certain circumstances)
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. There is generally no fee for exercising these rights, but we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to comply if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a good experience and allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back regularly to stay informed of updates.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email : [email protected]

Telephone : 0207 864 7149

Complaints

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details above.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with data protection laws. The ICO can be contacted at:

Telephone : 0303 123 1113

Website : www.ico.org.uk

This Privacy Policy was last updated in April 2025.