GoVivid is a trading name of Vivid UW Ltd, Vivid UW Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


Who We Are


Vivid UW Ltd is an underwriting agency that distributes insurance products under agreement with regulated insurers and brokers. Our registered office is at 80 Baxter Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6HZ, United Kingdom. For data protection purposes, we are the data controller for the personal data we collect.


What Personal Data We Collect


We may collect the following types of personal data:


•             Name, contact details (email, phone, address)

•             Date of birth, gender, and ID documentation

•             Insurance product preferences and history

•             Payment and billing information

•             Call recordings, chat transcripts, and customer service interactions

•             IP address and device data (if using our website or portal)

•             Claims and complaints information (where applicable)


How We Use Your Data


We may use your data for the following purposes:


•             To provide and administer insurance products

•             To communicate with you about your policy

•             To handle claims and complaints

•             To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

•             To improve our services and website

•             To detect and prevent fraud


What Personal Data We Collect


We rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:


•             Contract: to set up and manage your policy

•             Legal obligation: to comply with FCA regulations

•             Legitimate interests: customer service and fraud prevention

•             Consent: for marketing (where applicable and opt-in only)


What Personal Data We Collect


Your data may be shared with:


•             Insurers and claims handlers

•             Our principal firm, Iris Insurance Brokers Ltd (for compliance)

•             Regulatory bodies such as the FCA, ICO, or FOS

•             IT and cloud service providers who support our systems

•             Legal and professional advisers

•             Third-party administrators (TPAs) if involved in claims or service delivery


We ensure all third parties are subject to appropriate data protection obligations.


International Transfers


We may transfer personal data outside the UK where our service providers host data internationally. Where this occurs, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).


What Personal Data We Collect


We will retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. This is typically:


•             Policy data: 6 years after cancellation/expiry

•             Claims and complaints: 6 years or longer if legally required

•             Call recordings: minimum 5 years


Your Rights


You have the right to:


•             Access a copy of your data

•             Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

•             Request deletion (where applicable)

•             Object to processing or restrict how your data is used

•             Withdraw consent (for marketing)

•             Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@vividuw.com


How To Contact Us


If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

 

Data Protection Contact

Vivid UW Ltd

80 Baxter Avenue,

Southend-on-Sea,

SS2 6HZ,

United Kingdom

Email: privacy@vividuw.com


Last updated: 02.10.2025

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