Privacy policy.

This Privacy Notice explains how The PODE (“we”, “us”, or “our”) handles personal information. It applies to our clients, prospective clients, professional referrers, trusted partners, and anyone interacting with our services.

We believe in transparency, fairness, and respect for your privacy - especially when you’re navigating something as emotionally and financially complex as divorce.

Who We Are

The PODE is a specialist service providing impartial pension reports and technical insight during divorce. We work directly with individuals, solicitors, mediators and other divorce professionals to ensure fair outcomes in pension sharing.

Data Controller

The PODE is the data controller for personal information we collect and use. Our contact details are:

Pecunia Veritas Ltd t/a The PODE

17-18 Berkeley Square
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1HB

Email: hello@thepode.co.uk

Phone: +44117 405 4655

What Personal Data We Collect

The personal data we collect depends on your relationship with us and the nature of the services provided. It may include:

  • Name and contact details

  • Marital and family information

  • National Insurance number

  • Pension scheme details (provider, type, statements, CEVs)

  • Financial information (assets, liabilities, income, expenses)

  • Letters of authority and identification documents

In some cases, we may receive special category data (e.g., health information) if relevant to the report. We only process such data where it is lawful and necessary.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect your data:

  • Directly from you

  • From your solicitor or legal representative

  • From your nominated divorce professional, like a mediator or divorce coach

  • From pension providers (with your consent)

  • Through our website or online forms

Why We Process Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Prepare impartial pension sharing reports for use in family court or mediation

  • Communicate with you or your legal representative

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Maintain secure internal records

Our lawful bases include:

  • Performance of a contract (preparing a report)

  • Legal obligation (reporting to court or regulators)

  • Legitimate interest (running our business, ensuring quality)

  • Consent (for specific communications or special category data)

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfil our reporting, legal, and regulatory obligations — typically for up to 7 years after your case is complete.

Your Rights

You have rights under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. These include the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data

  • Object to or restrict our use of your data

  • Withdraw your consent (where consent is the basis of processing)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Please email us at hello@thepode.co.uk to exercise one or more of these rights. We reserve the right to make a small administration charge.

Cookies and Website Use

Our website uses cookies to help improve your browsing experience. For more detail, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

Contact

If you have questions about how we use your data, please get in touch at hello@thepode.co.uk.