Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16^th November 2024

OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website [oalegalconsult.com] (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your information when you visit or interact with our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

This includes any information you provide directly to us, such as but not limited to:

• Your name.
• Your personal and/or registered business.
• Email address.
• Phone number.

Details included in contact forms, consultation requests, or any other correspondence with us.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

This includes technical and usage information, such as but not limited to:

• Your IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Pages viewed and time spent on our Site.
• Data collected via cookies, log files, or analytics tools.

2. GDPR Compliance

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring that your personal data is handled transparently, securely, and in line with your rights.

2.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., receiving marketing communications).
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to fulfil a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract with you.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with legal or regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, except where such interests are overridden by your rights and freedoms.

2.2 Data Subject Rights

Under the GDPR, you have additional rights beyond those mentioned in Section 6, including:

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

2.3 Cross-Border Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as binding corporate rules, standard contractual clauses, or reliance on adequacy decisions.

2.4 Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach that may pose a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, you, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

For further details about how we adhere to GDPR principles or to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@oalegalconsult.com

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

To deliver and manage the services you request, including responding to your enquiries and processing consultation requests.

3.2 Communication

To communicate with you regarding our services, promotions, or updates, subject to your consent where applicable.

3.3. Website Improvement

To analyse user behaviour and enhance our website functionality, user experience, and content relevance.

3.4 Legal Compliance

To fulfil our legal and regulatory obligations, including responding to lawful requests from public authorities.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or other lawful requests.
• To enforce our policies, terms of service, or protect the rights, safety, or property of OA Legal Consultancy (UK) Ltd or others.
• When necessary to engage trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site or delivering services (e.g., IT support or analytics services), provided they are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking

4.1 Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. We use cookies for:

• Enhancing website functionality.
• Monitoring website traffic and user interaction.
• Providing personalised content.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to meet our legal and regulatory obligations, or as otherwise permitted under applicable law. Once your personal data is no longer required, we will securely erase, anonymise, or otherwise handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Your Rights

You have specific rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws, including:

6.1 Right to Access:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

6.2 Right to Rectification

Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

6.3 Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.

6.4 Right to Restrict Processing

Request that we limit the use of your data under certain circumstances.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

6.6 Right to Object

Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert email].

7. Security

We employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based platform can guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on this page, with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Email: info@oalegalconsult.com

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.