NumberForLife – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 17 April, 2024
🔍 Quick Summary (Plain English)
Not big on reading legal jargon? Here’s what you should know:
- We only collect what we need – like your name, contact info, and identity documents for legal compliance.
- We don’t spam – we’ll only email you for billing, service updates, or helpful new features.
- Your data is safe – stored in secure UK/EEA data centres via AWS and Twilio.
- We follow UK law – and your data rights are fully respected.
- We won’t sell your info – ever.
- We check your ID – to follow UK Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. If it doesn’t check out, you can’t use the service.
Still curious? Dive into the details below.
1. Who We Are
NumberForLife provides virtual phone number and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) services in the UK. We process personal data as a Data Controller.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact numbers
- Call routing preferences
- Billing and payment details
- Call metadata (e.g., call duration, time, and routing settings)
- Identity verification documents, such as a passport, driving licence, or utility bill, in accordance with UK KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations.
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data to:
- Deliver and improve our services
- Manage your subscription and billing
- Verify your identity in compliance with UK Ofcom Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
- Provide customer support
- Notify you of service changes or new features
We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing unless you opt in.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is securely stored using infrastructure provided by:
4.1 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Data is stored in UK and/or European Economic Area (EEA) data centres
- Protected with industry-standard encryption and security protocols
- AWS is responsible for infrastructure security (AWS Privacy FAQ)
4.2 Twilio
- Used for voice, call routing, and number allocation services
- Twilio may process metadata but not call content
- See Twilio Privacy Policy
We limit access to personal data to authorised personnel only.
5. Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with:
- Payment processors for billing purposes
- Third-party infrastructure providers (e.g., AWS, Twilio)
- UK regulators or authorities if required by law or for identity verification
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
6. Your Rights
Under UK Data Protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where legally permissible)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability (in applicable cases)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, email: support@numberforlife.co.uk
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to:
- Maintain session state
- Analyse website traffic anonymously
You can disable cookies via your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide the service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements
9. Regulatory Compliance and Identity Verification
In compliance with UK Ofcom regulations, all customers must provide valid identity documents during signup. These documents are verified using third-party regulatory tools.
If your identity cannot be confirmed by the relevant authorities, you will not be eligible to use the NumberForLife service.
This is a mandatory part of our Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance process.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of material changes by email or through the website.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us