Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17.07.2025

Who we are:

KnightVision Tracing Agency

Owned and operated by: Terri Knight

Email: terri@knightvisiontracingagency.co.uk

ICO Registration: Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

We specialise in people tracing, genealogy research, debtor tracing, and heir location, handling sensitive personal information with discretion and professionalism.

What Data We Collect:

Depending on the nature of our services, we may collect:

- Full names and aliases

- Dates of birth

- Previous and current addresses

- Phone numbers and email addresses

- Employment history

- Family relationships and genealogy data

- Financial and legal case details (when relevant to debtor or heir tracing)

We only collect data that is necessary, relevant, and lawful for our work.

How we collect data:

We collect personal data from:

- Direct clients (you)

- Publicly available records (e.g. electoral roll, Companies House)

- Genealogical databases and archives

- Court records, newspapers, and other public archives

- Lawful third-party sources or investigators

We do not use covert or unlawful methods to obtain personal information.

Why we process your data:

We process data to:

- Locate missing relatives or legal beneficiaries

- Reconnect estranged families

- Identify debtors or verify identities

- Conduct lawful genealogical and tracing research

Processing is based on legitimate interests, legal obligations, or consent.

Sharing your data:

Your data is never sold or misused. We may share your data with:

- Legal professionals (e.g., solicitors handling probate cases)

- Government bodies or law enforcement (only when legally required)

- Clients who have a lawful reason for requesting a trace

All data sharing is done securely and with full compliance to UK GDPR.

How we protect your data:

We use secure systems, encrypted storage, and strict internal controls to protect your data. Only authorised personnel have access, and data is stored no longer than necessary.

Your data rights:

You have the right to:

- Request access to your personal data

- Correct inaccurate or outdated information

- Request erasure (in certain circumstances)

- Object to or restrict certain processing

- File a complaint with the ICO at https://ico.org.uk

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at terri@knightvisiontracingagency.co.uk.

Retention period:

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Changes to this policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website or social media, with a revised date.

Contact:

For further information or concerns, please contact: Terri Knight terri@knightvisiontracingagency.co.uk