Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sterling & Clarke LLP ("we," "our," "us," or "the Firm") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our firm.

We understand the importance of protecting personal data in our role as legal professionals and are committed to processing it responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
• Professional or employment-related information
• Information related to legal services you request
• Communication preferences
• Payment information when applicable
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Usage data and browsing patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing legal services and maintaining client relationships
• Responding to inquiries and communications
• Processing payments and managing accounts
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our website and services
• Sending relevant updates and communications
• Protecting our rights and interests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
• Your consent, where applicable

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Other members of our firm on a need-to-know basis
• Third-party service providers who assist in our operations
• Professional advisers and consultants
• Regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies when required
• Successor entities in the event of a business transaction

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining appropriate retention periods, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. International Transfers

We may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Sterling & Clarke LLP
344-354 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8BP
United Kingdom

Email: privacy@sterlingclarke.com
Phone: +44 20 7123 4567