Introduction
Law, Privacy & Compliance Ltd ("LPC Ltd", "we", "us", or "our") is a UK-based legal and compliance consultancy providing non-reserved legal services, privacy advisory, AI governance, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal document signing and certification support.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and process personal information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, engage our services, or otherwise interact with us.
This policy applies solely to information collected by LPC Ltd. If you access third-party websites through links provided on our website, your information will be governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
For additional information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions and Cookie Policy.
Who Is Responsible For Your Personal Data?
For the purposes of applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Law, Privacy & Compliance Ltd acts as the Data Controller of your personal data.
As the Data Controller, we determine the purposes and means by which your personal data is processed.
If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, lawfully, and transparently.
Our Commitment To Privacy
At LPC Ltd, we understand the importance of confidentiality, accountability, and responsible information management.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
Our approach to privacy aligns with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Applicable privacy and compliance best practices
Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right of Access
You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal information where lawful grounds apply.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request that we limit the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Where applicable, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing activities.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
ICO Contact Details:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
We encourage you to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve any concerns promptly.
What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with LPC Ltd, we may collect:
Contact Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Job title
Enquiry Information
- Subject matter of your enquiry
- Information provided through contact forms
- Communications and correspondence
Service-Related Information
Where necessary for service delivery, we may collect
- Identification documents
- Business information
- Corporate records
- Contractual documentation
- Compliance-related documentation
- Information relevant to legal, governance, privacy, or compliance advisory services
Newsletter Subscriptions
Where you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Subscription preferences
Technical Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Cookie-related information
- Operating system
- Website usage data
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited
- Time and date of access
Further details can be found in our Cookie Policy.
We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy and in accordance with applicable laws.
Legal Basis For Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Legitimate Interests
To respond to enquiries, manage business relationships, provide requested services, improve operations, and protect our legitimate business interests.
Contractual Necessity
To fulfil contractual obligations and provide services requested by clients.
Legal Obligation
To comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting obligations.
Consent
Where consent is required, such as for marketing communications or certain cookie categories.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Responding to enquiries and providing services
- Providing legal and compliance advisory services
- Deliver privacy, governance, and AI governance services
- Conduct client onboarding and verification
- Manage contracts and engagements
- Provide document signing and certification services
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Send newsletters and updates where consent has been provided
- Maintain business records and administration
- Marketing and promotional activities (with consent)
- Protecting our rights and interests
We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, subject to confidentiality agreements and data protection obligations.
Marketing Communications
Where you have subscribed to receive updates, newsletters, or communications from LPC Ltd, we may use your contact information to send:
- Legal updates
- Compliance insights
- Privacy and governance articles
- Regulatory developments
- Company announcements
You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational requirements.
Retention periods may vary based on the type of information and the context in which it was collected. We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws. Retention periods may vary depending on:
- Type of personal data
- Purpose of processing
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Operational needs
- The nature of the service provided
- Legal obligations
- Regulatory requirements
- Business needs
- Ongoing disputes or claims
We securely delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal information outside of the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may transfer personal information to countries that do not have the same level of data protection as the UK. In such cases, we will implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms approved by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to ensure that your personal information remains protected.
If you have any questions about international data transfers or the safeguards we have in place, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Secure data storage and transmission practices
- Employee training on data protection and security
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you have any questions about our data security practices or wish to report a security concern, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Important Legal Notice
Law, Privacy & Compliance Ltd provides non-reserved legal services only and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
We are committed to providing high-quality legal and compliance advisory services while adhering to applicable laws and ethical standards. However, we do not provide reserved legal services that require regulation by the SRA or Law Society of Northern Ireland.
If you require reserved legal services, we recommend that you seek advice from a qualified solicitor or legal professional who is regulated by the appropriate authority. We are happy to provide referrals to trusted legal professionals if needed.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Modified" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
Law, Privacy & Compliance Ltd
Email: info@lpcltd.com
Website: www.lpcltd.com
We will respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.