Privacy Policy

At Carnegie Law Chambers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information we collect is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us.

1. Who We Are

Carnegie Law Chambers is legal entity specialising in immigration and family law Our registered office is at 7 Bell Yard, London WC2A 2JR and we are regulated by Bar Standards Board.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Personal identification details: Name, date of birth, nationality, identification numbers (such as passport or national insurance numbers).

  • Contact information: Email address, phone numbers, postal address.

  • Legal case information: Details regarding your legal matters including family, immigration, or financial information.

  • Financial details: Payment information and, where applicable, bank account details.

  • Website usage data: Information about your visits to our website, including IP address, browser type, and information about how you use our site (e.g., pages viewed).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you engage with us, whether via email, phone, in-person consultations, or through forms on our website.

  • Automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

  • From third parties involved in your legal case or from public databases, where applicable.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Provision of legal services: To provide, manage, and communicate with you about the legal services we are offering.

  • Client communication: To respond to enquiries, manage client relationships, and send updates regarding your legal matters.

  • Compliance: To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

  • Billing and payments: To manage payments, invoicing, and related financial matters.

  • Marketing: To send you updates, newsletters, or invitations to events (you can opt out at any time).

  • Website improvement: To improve our website functionality and ensure content is presented in the most effective manner.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To perform the contract for legal services we have with you.

  • Legitimate interest: To manage our business, including keeping in touch with clients and providing updates.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements such as anti-money laundering regulations.

  • Consent: Where required by law, for example, for marketing purposes. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:

  • Third-party service providers: Such as IT service providers, payment processors, or marketing services, who assist us in providing our services.

  • Courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies: As required to fulfil our legal duties.

  • Other legal professionals: Including barristers, solicitors, and expert witnesses involved in your case.

  • Government and law enforcement: Where required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

7. How We Store Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard security measures. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. In most cases, we will retain client files for a period of 7 years following the conclusion of your matter, unless longer retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data.

  • Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a machine-readable format to you or another service provider.

  • Object to processing: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interest.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We will respond to your request within one month.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our [Cookie Policy].

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email or through our website.