1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Privacy Notice explains how Chancery Law Group LLP (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use our website, contact us or engage our services.

We are committed to processing personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and all applicable privacy and data protection legislation.

By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

2. REGULATORY STATUS NOTICE

Chancery Law Group LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”). Our SRA number is 8010059.

You can verify our regulated status via the SRA’s online register and the SRA clickable logo displayed in the footer of this website.

Companies House registration number: OC453478.

3. WHO WE ARE

CHANCERY LAW GROUP LLP
246-250 ROMFORD ROAD, LONDON. E7 9HZ
Email: admin@chacncerylawgroup.com

4. THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

• Full name;
• Date of birth;
• Contact details including address, email address and telephone number;
• Identification and verification documents;
• Information relating to your enquiry or matter;
• Financial and billing information;
• Website usage data including IP addresses and browser information;
• Documents and correspondence voluntarily provided by you.

5. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION

We collect information:

• Directly from you;
• Through website enquiry forms;
• Via telephone consultations;
• Through email and written correspondence;
• Through third parties acting on your behalf where authorised;
• Automatically through cookies and website analytics technologies.

6. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your personal information:

• To respond to enquiries;
• To provide non-reserved legal support and consultancy services;
• To verify identity and undertake compliance checks;
• To manage billing and payments;
• To maintain records and file management systems;
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
• To improve our services and website functionality;
• To prevent fraud, unlawful activity or misuse of our services.

7. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under Article 6 UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent;
• Performance of a contract;
• Compliance with legal obligations;
• Legitimate interests pursued by us in operating our business and protecting our legal rights.

Where special category personal data is processed, we shall rely upon the lawful conditions under Article 9 UK GDPR where applicable.

8. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMPLIANCE CHECKS

Where necessary, we may undertake identity verification and compliance checks to protect against fraud, financial crime, money laundering or unlawful activity.

This may include requesting:

• Photographic identification;
• Proof of address;
• Corporate documentation;
• Source of funds or source of wealth information where appropriate.

We reserve the right to decline to act where satisfactory compliance information is not provided.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

We treat all client communications and documentation confidentially and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

However:

• electronic communications may not always be secure;
• internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure;
• the existence and scope of legal professional privilege depends on the circumstances of the matter and the nature of the communication.

10. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share personal information with:

• Professional advisers or consultants;
• Barristers, solicitors or regulated professionals where referrals are necessary;
• Courts, tribunals or regulatory bodies where legally required;
• IT and cloud storage providers;
• Payment processors and administrative service providers;
• Law enforcement agencies where required by law.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we shall ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with UK data protection law.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, accounting and risk management requirements.

Closed files may be retained for a reasonable period for compliance, audit and legal defence purposes before secure destruction.

13. YOUR RIGHTS

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

• Request access to your personal data;
• Request correction of inaccurate data;
• Request erasure of personal data;
• Restrict or object to processing;
• Request transfer of your data;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent;
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”).

14. COOKIES POLICY

What Are Cookies?

Types of Cookies We May Use

We may use:

• Essential cookies necessary for website operation;
• Performance and analytics cookies;
• Functionality cookies;
• Security cookies.

We do not use non-essential cookies without consent where consent is required by law.

a. Managing Cookies

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

b. Website disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice on your specific circumstances.

No solicitor-client relationship is created merely by contacting us or using this website.

If you need advice on your matter, please contact us to arrange a consultation.

Whilst reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy or reliability of website content.

c. Terms of use

By using this website, you agree:

• not to misuse the website;
• not to transmit unlawful or malicious material;
• not to rely solely upon website content as legal advice;
• that use of this website is entirely at your own risk.

We reserve the right to amend website content and these terms without notice.

d. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices or policies of external websites.

15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Notice and associated policies at any time. Updated versions shall be published on this page.