Privacy Policy

Lead Counsel (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a legal and business affairs consultancy based in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Lead Counsel Limited, Twickenham, Middlesex TW2 7AH
Email: alistair@leadcounsel.co.uk
Website: www.leadcounsel.co.uk
We are the data controller for the personal data we collect.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business/company information

• Contract or project details

• Billing and payment information

• Any information shared during consultations, enquiries or via online forms

Information collected automatically:

• IP address

• Browser type and device data

• Cookies and usage data

• Pages viewed and time spent on our website

• Referral sources

Information from third parties:

• Payment processors

• Social media (e.g., if you contact us via LinkedIn)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries

• To provide legal/business affairs services

• To process payments and send invoices

• To maintain internal records

• To improve our website and services

• To send relevant updates, newsletters or marketing (only with your consent)

• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract: When necessary to perform our services.

• Consent: For marketing communications or optional information.

• Legitimate interests: To operate, secure and improve our business.

• Legal obligation: When required to keep records or comply with regulation.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your data.
We may share information with:

• Professional advisers (e.g., accountants)

• IT or website hosting providers

• Payment processors

• Law enforcement or regulators, if required
  Where possible, data is anonymised or minimised.

6. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK (e.g., cloud storage providers), we ensure adequate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK-approved transfer mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Client records: up to 7 years

• Enquiry forms: up to 12 months

• Marketing data: until you unsubscribe

• Website analytics: typically 26–38 months (via Google Analytics or Wix)

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request erasure

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, email: alistair@leadcounsel.co.uk

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse website performance.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality

• Analytics cookies: Understand how visitors use the site

• Marketing cookies: Used for advertising/retargeting (only if you consent)

When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

You can control cookies via browser settings at any time.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted storage, access controls and secure hosting.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We review this policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:

Lead Counsel
Email: alistair@leadcounsel.co.uk
Website: www.leadcounsel.co.uk