Introduction
Kinetic Law Limited (“we”, “our”, or “us”), trading as Kinetic Law, is a firm of solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We are committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection law. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in connection with our website, our services, and related communications.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies when you:
- visit our website;
- contact us with an enquiry;
- engage us to provide legal services;
- interact with us on behalf of an organisation or client; or
- otherwise provide personal information to us.
This policy does not replace any client care documentation or terms of business that may also apply to a matter.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you, from authorised representatives, from clients, and from third parties where appropriate.
This may include:
- your name, address, email address, telephone number, and other contact details;
- information you submit through forms, email, or telephone enquiries;
- information relevant to legal matters, complaints, or recruitment;
- technical information when you use our website, such as device, browser, IP address, and usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information where necessary:
- to respond to enquiries and provide legal services;
- to manage our relationship with you or your organisation;
- to comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations;
- to improve our website, operations, and service quality;
- to protect our business, staff, clients, and systems.
Where required, we rely on a lawful basis under UK data protection law, including performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, and consent where applicable.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and understand visitor behaviour.
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to measure traffic and usage patterns. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.
If a separate cookie policy or consent mechanism is published on the site, that will apply alongside this Privacy Policy.
Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information where appropriate with:
- professional advisers and service providers;
- IT, hosting, analytics, and administrative providers;
- regulators, courts, law enforcement bodies, or other authorities where required;
- insurers, auditors, or compliance providers;
- other parties involved in a legal matter where disclosure is necessary and lawful.
We do not sell personal information.
International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Data Security
We use reasonable organisational and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, insurance, accounting, and professional obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of matter or relationship involved.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to:
- request access to your personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request erasure in certain circumstances;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- request transfer of your data where applicable;
- withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
You may also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version published on this website will apply.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
info@kineticlaw.co.uk0800 445 1000