Do the royal mail ask you about your address

When you sign up for a Royal Mail service, such as a postal box or a redirection service, they may ask for your address information to verify your identity and ensure that the service is delivered to the correct location.

Here are some scenarios where Royal Mail might ask for your address:

  1. Postal Box: When you apply for a postal box, you'll need to provide your address to verify your identity and ensure that the box is delivered to the correct location.
  2. Redirection Service: If you're using the Royal Mail's redirection service, you'll need to provide your old and new addresses to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
  3. Special Delivery: For Special Delivery services, such as Special Delivery Guaranteed and Special Delivery Next Day, you may be asked to provide your address to verify your identity and ensure that the item is delivered to the correct location.
  4. Business Services: If you're using Royal Mail's business services, such as a business postal box or a business redirection service, you may need to provide your business address to verify your identity and ensure that the service is delivered to the correct location.

In general, Royal Mail asks for address information to:

However, it's worth noting that Royal Mail does not ask for your address information for any other purpose, and they are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.