Customer Privacy Notice

Last updated: 09 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Cantab Projects Ltd, trading as I’m Protected (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you use our website improtected.co.uk (the “Website”).

This Website is a consumer-facing introducer-only service. We do not provide advice, arrange insurance, or sell insurance products. Our role is to introduce users who make an enquiry to FCA-authorised insurance advisers or providers who can offer regulated advice and products.

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to personal data collected through this Website.

1. Company details

  • Legal entity: Cantab Projects Ltd
  • Registered address: 61 Lone Tree Avenue, Impington, Cambridge, England, CB24 9PG
  • Email:hello@improtected.co.uk
  • ICO registration number: ZC081304

2. Definitions

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically when you use the Website.
  • Introduced Firm: An FCA-authorised adviser or insurance provider to whom we introduce you following an enquiry.
  • Cookies: Small text files placed on your device when you visit the Website.

3. Personal data we collect

3.1 Data you provide

When you complete an enquiry form or contact us, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Date of birth (where required for introduction purposes)
  • Postcode
  • Information about the type of insurance you wish to explore
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

You are not required to provide this information, but doing so allows us to make an appropriate introduction.

3.2 Data collected automatically

We may collect the following information automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Referring URLs
  • Device and operating system information

 

4. How we use your data and lawful bases

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

PurposeLawful basis
Responding to enquiriesConsent
Introducing you to FCA-authorised advisers or providersConsent
Sharing your enquiry information with Introduced Firms so they may contact youConsent
Service-related communications about your enquiryConsent
Website analytics and performanceConsent (cookies)
Security, fraud prevention and Website administrationLegitimate interests
Legal and regulatory complianceLegal obligation

Consent

When you submit an enquiry through our Website, you provide explicit consent for us to:

  • Process the information you submit
  • Share it with one or more FCA-authorised advisers or insurance providers
  • Allow those firms to contact you by telephone, email or SMS regarding your enquiry

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.

Legitimate Interests

We rely on legitimate interests to operate and secure our Website, prevent fraud, and manage our business operations. We ensure that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Sharing your personal data

When you submit an enquiry, we will share your personal data with one or more FCA-authorised advisers or insurance providers so they can contact you to discuss your enquiry and provide regulated advice if appropriate.

Once your data is shared, the Introduced Firm becomes a separate data controller and will process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

We may also share data with:

  • IT and hosting providers
  • CRM and enquiry management systems
  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance)
  • A buyer or successor in the event of a business sale or restructure

All third parties are required to protect your personal data and use it only for specified purposes.

6. Marketing communications

We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

You may be contacted in relation to your enquiry by the FCA-authorised firm we introduce you to. Any marketing communications sent by them will be governed by their own policies and consent processes.

If we do send service-related communications, these will relate only to your enquiry and will not be promotional.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly
  • Analyse Website usage and performance

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. International data transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)

9. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to 24 months
  • Analytics data: in line with cookie retention settings
  • Legal and compliance records: as required by law

10. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

11. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s data

This Website is intended for use by individuals aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email:hello@improtected.co.uk

15. Complaints

We take complaints seriously and aim to resolve any concerns fairly and promptly.

If you are unhappy with how we collect, use, or share your personal data, or with how our Website operates, you may contact us using the details below:

Email: hello@improtected.co.uk
Post: 61 Lone Tree Avenue, Impington, Cambridge, England, CB24 9PG

Please provide sufficient detail to allow us to investigate your concern.
We will:

  • Acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days
  • Investigate the matter promptly
  • Provide a written response within 30 days

If your complaint relates to contact made by an FCA-authorised adviser or provider following your introduction, you may also raise your complaint directly with that firm, who will handle your complaint under Financial Conduct Authority rules.

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: https://ico.org.uk

If your complaint relates to regulated financial services provided by an Introduced Firm and you remain dissatisfied after their final response, you may be entitled to escalate your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service.