Privacy Policy

Introduction

GLOBAL SOLICITORS & ADVOCATES ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our legal services.

We are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 628374) and comply with the SRA Code of Conduct, UK GDPR, and Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

GLOBAL SOLICITORS & ADVOCATES is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information through our website. The information we may collect includes:

• Contact Inquiries: When you submit an inquiry through our contact form (powered by Tally), we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and the details of your inquiry
• Client Information: When you instruct us for legal services, we collect information necessary to provide legal advice and representation

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
• To provide legal advice and representation when you instruct us
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under the SRA Code of Conduct
• To manage our business operations and maintain records as required by law

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interests: Processing contact inquiries to provide information about our legal services and respond to your requests
• Contract: Processing necessary to provide legal services you have instructed us to perform
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the SRA Code of Conduct and anti-money laundering regulations

Third-Party Services

Our website uses minimal third-party services:

• Tally Forms: Contact form submissions are processed through Tally. Please refer to Tally's Privacy Policy for information on how they process your data
• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display text on our website
• Google Maps: We embed Google Maps to display our location on the contact page

We do not use cookies, analytics, tracking technologies, or marketing tools on this website.

Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously:

• All data is stored and processed within the European Union
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We maintain confidentiality in accordance with our professional obligations as solicitors

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Contact inquiries are retained for a reasonable period to respond to your request
• Client files are retained in accordance with SRA requirements and legal obligations, typically for a minimum of 6 years after completion of a matter
• Some data may be retained longer where required by law or regulation

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
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and regulatory obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@globalsolicitors.co.uk.

Please note: Our ability to delete or restrict processing of client data may be limited by our professional and regulatory obligations under the SRA Code of Conduct.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at admin@globalsolicitors.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Professional Confidentiality

As solicitors, we are bound by strict rules of professional confidentiality under the SRA Code of Conduct. This means that information you share with us in the course of instructing us is protected by legal professional privilege and will not be disclosed without your consent, except where required by law or professional regulations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.