Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 15/02/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pierpoint Legal ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you use our website (https://www.pierpointlegal.co.uk) in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our website and submit an enquiry, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any other information you choose to provide in your enquiry

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide legal consultancy services
• To communicate with you regarding your enquiry or services requested
• To maintain internal records and improve our services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds under the UK GDPR:

• Consent: When you provide your details via the enquiry form, you consent to us using your information to respond.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your information to improve our services and ensure effective communication.
• Legal Obligation: If required, we may process your data to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is securely stored and only accessible by authorised personnel.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you wish to have your data deleted, please contact us (see Section 9).

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• With trusted third-party service providers who assist in website management or legal compliance
• If required by law, regulatory authorities, or legal proceedings

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure – You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to Restrict Processing – You can request limitations on how we process your data.
• Right to Object – You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our services.