Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

AK Legal Services Limited, a company incorporated in England & Wales, with company number 15759215 and with registered address at 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU, trading as Adaptable Legal Counsel™ ("We", "Us", " Our") is committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of users of Our website at www.adaptablelegalcounsel.co.uk (the “Site”) and those receiving our commercial legal services (the “Services”) ("You”) your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal data when you visit this Site or contact us regarding obtaining our commercial legal services. It also outlines your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) (“Applicable Data Protection Legislation”). Personal Data is defined as per the Applicable Data Protection Legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title

  • Company name

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you marketing emails

  • To contact you in response to your enquiries about our commercial legal services including sending out meeting invites or reaching out to provide further information.

  • To discuss potential legal services and establish a client relationship if you choose to become a client.

  • To provide commercial legal services to you.

  • To monitor your use of the site.

  • To provide you with information on products and services where you request such information or consent to receive marketing.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Contract: Where we have a contract with you and in order to meet our obligations under said contract we are required to process your personal data.

  • Consent: By you providing your personal data and contacting us, or opting into marketing emails, you consent to our processing of your personal data for the purposes outlined above.

  • Legitimate Interests: We process your personal data to send marketing emails to you about relevant products or services, respond to your inquiries and discuss potential legal services, which is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

We are also able to process your personal data under the below bases if relevant:

  • Vital interests: We have a vital interest in which we need to process your personal data.

  • Public task: We need to perform a public task and this involves the processing of your personal data.

  • Legal Obligation: We have a legal obligation which requires us to process your personal data.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to either (a) fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or (b) for the duration necessary to satisfy any legal, accounting, regulatory or reporting requirements or to resolve any disputes. If you become a client, we will retain your personal data in accordance with our client personal data retention policies.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Erasure: You have the right to request that Ww delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.

  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.

  • Complain: You have the right to complain to us about the processing of your personal data. See 11. below for more information on how to complain.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at amy@adaptablelegalcounsel.co.uk. Please note, to the extent permitted by the Information Commissioners Office, and Applicable Data Protection Legislation, we may require further information or verification should you wish to access your personal data to ensure we are providing said personal data to the correct person. You are not required to pay any fee to exercise any such rights and we have one month from any such request to respond to you.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your personal data, no internet-based site can be entirely secure. We implement security measures designed to protect your personal data; however, we cannot guarantee absolute security and are not responsible for unauthorised or unintended access that is beyond our control. If you have any concerns about the security of your personal data, please contact us immediately.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

  • When required by law.

  • With trusted third parties.

  • To provide you with our Services or to provide you with initial consultation(s).

  • For the purposes of storing your details or email marketing.

  • To protect our rights and property.

  • With your consent.

8. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside of the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes we make will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at amy@adaptablelegalcounsel.co.uk.

11. Complaints

If you have any complaints about the way your personal data is being processed please make a complaint to amy@adaptablelegalcounsel.co.uk.

You can also complain to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or on 0303 123 1113 or at

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

By using our services and Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.