Privacy Policy

Last updated: Jan 2026

1. Introduction

Staylo (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website or services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Business Name: staylo

Services Provided: Professional address services, mail handling, and related compliance services

Data Controller: staylo

Registered Address: 105A High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE

Company Number 16887452

Email: info@stay-lo.co.uk

We are:

  • Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (registration number is XXX)

  • Supervised by HMRC for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Registration Number XNML00000216266

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

3.1 Identity & Verification Data
  • Full name

  • Date of birth

  • Photograph / selfie

  • Government-issued ID (passport or driving licence)

  • Proof of address

(Required to meet AML and KYC legal obligations)

3.2 Contact Information
  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Correspondence address

3.3 Business Information (if applicable)
  • Company name

  • Company number

  • Director details

  • Registered office or service address details

3.4 Mail Handling Data
  • Sender name

  • Envelope details

  • Scan images of mail (where scanning is selected)

3.5 Website & Technical Data
  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies (see Cookie Policy)

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We only process personal data where there is a lawful reason, including:

  • Legal obligation (AML, KYC, Companies House, HMRC requirements)

  • Contractual necessity (to provide our services)

  • Legitimate interests (service improvement, fraud prevention)

  • Consent (where explicitly given, such as marketing emails)

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Verify identity and comply with AML regulations

  • Provide address and mail handling services

  • Scan, forward, or store mail as instructed

  • Communicate with you about your account

  • Maintain accurate records for regulatory purposes

  • Improve our services and website functionality

6. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously and use:

  • Encrypted systems and secure servers

  • Restricted staff access on a need-to-know basis

  • Secure third-party verification providers

  • Regular data protection reviews

Physical mail is stored securely in controlled-access premises.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share personal data only where necessary with:

  • Identity verification providers (KYC / ID checks)

  • HMRC, Companies House, or law enforcement (where legally required)

  • IT and secure hosting providers

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • For the duration of your service

  • For 5 years after the end of the business relationship, where required by AML regulations

  • Longer only where legally required

Mail scans and documents are deleted in line with our retention schedule unless extended storage is requested.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where legally permitted)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.

10. Proof of ID & Legal Requirement

All clients using our services are required to provide proof of identity and address.

This is a legal requirement under UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations and applies to all address and mail services we provide.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.