Privacy Policy

 

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Website: https://legalillustrated.co.uk/

This website is operated by Indy Sira Counsel Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 17082857) trading as Legal Illustrated (“Legal Illustrated”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit this website, contact us or otherwise interact with us.

We are committed to handling personal data transparently, securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, the EU GDPR.

Further information regarding our business structure and services is available in our Regulatory Notice.

1. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process personal data including:

  • your name;

  • email address;

  • telephone number;

  • company or business details;

  • information you include in enquiries, forms or correspondence;

  • technical and usage information relating to your use of this website.

Technical information may include:

  • IP address;

  • browser type;

  • device information;

  • operating system;

  • referral source;

  • website interaction and usage data.

We may also collect information through cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies. Further information is set out in our Cookie Policy.

We do not require users to create accounts through this website and we do not process payment card information directly through the website.

2. How we collect personal data

We may collect personal data:

  • directly from you when you contact us or submit an enquiry;

  • through forms completed on this website;

  • through communications by email, phone or social media;

  • automatically through cookies, analytics and website technologies;

  • from publicly available sources where relevant to our services or business operations.

3. How we use your personal data

We may use personal data to:

  • respond to enquiries;

  • communicate regarding potential or ongoing services;

  • manage and administer our business operations;

  • improve website functionality, performance and user experience;

  • monitor and analyse website usage and engagement;

  • maintain website security and prevent misuse;

  • comply with legal, regulatory or professional obligations;

  • protect our legal rights and interests, including debt recovery, dispute resolution and enforcement activities where necessary.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

We do not currently use personal data for direct marketing communications unless you specifically request updates or otherwise consent to receiving them.

4. Lawful bases for processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • legitimate interests, including operating and improving our business and responding to enquiries;

  • taking steps prior to entering into a contract or performing a contract;

  • compliance with legal or regulatory obligations;

  • consent, where required.

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider and balance any potential impact on your rights before processing your personal data.

5. Third party service providers and tools

We may use trusted third-party service providers, platforms and software tools in connection with operating our business and website.

These may include providers relating to:

  • website hosting and infrastructure;

  • website analytics and performance monitoring;

  • communication and email services;

  • cloud storage and productivity tools;

  • AI-assisted productivity or administrative tools;

  • accounting, bookkeeping, invoicing and payment administration services;

  • professional advisers, insurers, debt recovery providers or legal representatives where reasonably necessary;

  • embedded media or social media integrations.

This may include providers such as Squarespace, Google Workspace, Notion, Notion AI, Xero, Dext or other operational service providers used in connection with our business activities. The providers used may change from time to time as our operational requirements evolve.

Personal data processed through such providers may be stored or processed outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Embedded content and third-party platforms

This website may include embedded content, media players, videos, social media integrations or links to third party platforms.

Embedded content or third-party platforms may collect information about your interaction with their services in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

This may include platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn or Canva.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or platforms.

7. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, referral tracking technologies and similar technologies to:

  • operate and improve the website;

  • understand website usage and traffic;

  • measure website performance and engagement;

  • identify referral sources and website effectiveness.

Some cookies or tracking technologies may be placed by third-party services or platforms integrated into the website.

A cookie banner or consent management tool may be presented where required.

Further information regarding cookies and tracking technologies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • responding to enquiries;

  • managing business relationships;

  • complying with legal, regulatory, tax or accounting obligations;

  • establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is processed.

9. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including the right to:

  • request access to personal data;

  • request correction of inaccurate personal data;

  • request deletion of personal data;

  • object to certain processing;

  • request restriction of processing;

  • request transfer of your personal data;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

We do not currently undertake automated decision-making or profiling which produces legal or similarly significant effects.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) or another relevant supervisory authority.

Further information regarding your rights is available from the ICO website:

Information Commissioner's Office

10. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure or alteration.

Access to personal data is limited to persons or service providers who reasonably require access for business, operational or legal purposes.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updated version will be published on this website and will take effect from the stated effective date.

12. Contact

For privacy or data protection enquiries, please contact us using the Contact Us form available on this website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:

ICO Complaints Information

Effective date: 19 May 2026

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