Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

Southall Chambers is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal data we collect is handled securely and in compliance with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Southall Chambers operates as a barristers’ chambers based in Worcester. For any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact us at clerks@southallchambers.co.uk.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email address.
• Case Information: Details about your legal matter, including sensitive information where necessary.
• Financial Information: Payment details and billing information.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing activity via cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide legal advice and representation.
• To manage and administer cases and client relationships.
• To comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.
• For billing, accounting, and financial management.
• To improve our website and services.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly given your consent.
• Contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations to you.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: To manage and operate our chambers effectively.

Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Other legal professionals involved in your case.
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities when required by law.
• Service providers who support our operations, such as IT or accounting services.

We will not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes without your consent.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your data.
• The right to correct inaccuracies.
• The right to request data erasure in certain circumstances.
• The right to restrict processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to object to processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at clerks@southallchambers.co.uk.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we process your data, please contact us at:
Email: clerks@southallchambers.co.uk
Address: Southall Chambers, Suite 117, 79 Friar Street, , Worcester, UK

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further assistance. Visit their website at www.ico.org.uk.