Privacy Policy
PROFESSORME LTD
Company Number: SC787978
Registered Office: C/o Johnson Carmichael, 7-11 Melville Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7PE
Last Updated: 22/04/2026
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Professor Me Ltd is the data controller for the personal data we collect and process. This means we determine how and why your personal data is processed.
Data Protection Officer: For data protection matters, please contact us at info@
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information You Provide Directly
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title
Account Information: Username, password, profile information
Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence with us
Service Data: Information related to our services you use or inquire about
Marketing Preferences: Your choices about receiving marketing communications
Information We Collect Automatically
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
Usage Data: How you interact with our website and services, pages visited, time spent
Location Data: General location based on IP address (not precise location)
Cookie Data: As described in our separate Cookies Policy
Information From Third Parties
Professional Networks: Information from LinkedIn or other professional platforms (with your consent)
Service Providers: Data from payment processors, analytics providers, or other service partners
Public Sources: Publicly available information relevant to our business relationship
How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
Service Provision (Legal Basis: Contract Performance)
Providing our AI office services and support
Managing your account and user profile
Processing transactions and billing
Communicating about service updates or issues
Business Operations (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest)
Improving our services and developing new features
Analysing website usage and user behaviour
Maintaining security and preventing fraud
Managing our business operations and administration
Marketing and Communications (Legal Basis: Consent or Legitimate Interest)
Sending marketing communications about our services (with consent)
Providing industry insights and relevant content
Inviting you to events or webinars
Building business relationships
Legal Compliance (Legal Basis: Legal Obligation)
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Responding to legal requests or court orders
Protecting our legal rights and interests
Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis:
Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific purposes
Contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations to you
Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
Legitimate Interest: For our business interests, balanced against your privacy rights
Vital Interest: To protect life or physical safety (rarely applicable)
How We Share Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers who help us deliver our services:
Cloud hosting and data storage providers
Payment processing services
Email and communication platforms
Analytics and marketing tools
Customer support systems
All service providers are bound by data processing agreements and can only use your data as instructed by us.
Business Partners
With your consent, we may share information with partners for joint marketing initiatives or service integration.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data when required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the UK government
Standard Contractual Clauses: EU/UK approved contract terms with data processors
Certification Schemes: Transfers under approved certification programs
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:
Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Strict limitations on who can access your data
Regular Testing: Security measures are regularly tested and updated
Staff Training: All team members receive data protection training
Incident Response: Procedures for responding to potential data breaches
While we take security seriously, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to using industry best practices.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Account Data: While you have an active account, plus up to 7 years after closure for legal/tax purposes
Communication Records: Up to 7 years for business and legal purposes
Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
Website Analytics: Up to 26 months as detailed in our Cookies Policy
Legal Requirements: As required by applicable laws and regulations
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, including how it's used and shared.
Right to Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary or you withdraw consent.
Right to Restrict Processing
Ask us to limit how we use your personal data while we address your concerns.
Right to Data Portability
Request your personal data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
Automated Decision-Making
You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling, though we currently do not engage in purely automated decision-making with legal effects.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights:
Email: info@
Subject Line: Data Protection Request
Include: Your full name, contact details, and specific request
We will respond within one month of receiving your request. In complex cases, this may be extended by two additional months with notification.
Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications about our services, industry insights, and relevant content. You can:
Opt-out: Unsubscribe using the link in any marketing email
Update Preferences: Contact us to change your communication preferences
Withdraw Consent: Email us to stop all marketing communications
We will always respect your preferences and will not send marketing emails without appropriate consent or legitimate interest.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
Update the "Last Modified" date below
Notify existing users via email or website notice
For material changes, seek renewed consent where required
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Complaints and Concerns
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data:
Contact Us First: Email info@ with your concerns
Independent Resolution: We aim to resolve issues directly and promptly
Regulatory Complaint: If unsatisfied, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113
Contact Information
For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices: contact info@ or write to us at correspondence address 22a Lauder Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2JF
Related Policies
This privacy policy should be read alongside our:
Cookies Policy
Terms & Conditions
Last updated 22/04/2026

