Cookies and Privacy Statement

Treasure Well Law Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and other applicable data protection laws.

This Cookies and Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website ([Insert Website URL]) and how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this statement, including our use of cookies as described below. If you do not agree, you may adjust your browser settings or discontinue using our website.

Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process personal data only where it is lawful, necessary, and relevant to the services we provide. The categories of personal data we may collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
Business Information: Company name, job title, and business interests (if provided)
Communication Data: Correspondence through email, web forms, or other means

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect the following information:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our website, referral sources
Cookies and Tracking Data: Please see Section 4 for details

Legal Basis for Processing

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

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for data processing
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or service request
Legitimate Interests: For website functionality, security, and business development purposes
Legal Obligations: Where required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings

We do not collect or process special category data (e.g., health data, racial or ethnic origin) unless required for legal or compliance purposes.

How We Use Your Data

We may use the information we collect to:
✔ Provide and improve our website, content, and services
✔ Respond to inquiries, requests, and client engagements
✔ Conduct analytics to enhance user experience and website functionality
✔ Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activities
✔ Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and analyse visitor interactions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for website performance and security (e.g., authentication, fraud prevention)
Performance Cookies – Collect anonymous data on website usage to improve user experience
Functional Cookies – Store user preferences for an enhanced experience
Analytical & Statistical Cookies – Help us understand traffic patterns and improve content strategy
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies – Used for advertising and integrating external services (e.g., LinkedIn, Google Analytics)

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that restricting cookies may impact website functionality.

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in website hosting, security, and analytics. These third parties are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality and comply with UK and international data protection laws.

Third-Party Services We Use:

Google Analytics (for anonymised website analytics)
Cloud hosting providers (for secure website operation)
Payment processors (if applicable, for secure transactions)

We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK/EEA unless adequate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its original purpose, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Data retention periods may vary depending on the type of information:

Client Communications: Retained for up to [X] years for record-keeping purposes
Website Analytics Data: Retained for up to [X] months in anonymised form
Account Information (if applicable): Retained as long as the user account is active

Once retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Security Measures

We employ technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:

Encryption protocols for data transmission
Strict access controls and authentication measures
Regular security audits and compliance assessments

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no online platform is 100% secure. Users should take precautions when sharing personal data online.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
✔ Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
✔ Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
✔ Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
✔ Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your personal data
✔ Object to Processing – Opt out of direct marketing or certain uses of your data
✔ Data Portability – Obtain a structured copy of your data (if applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@treasurewelllaw.co.uk. We may require verification before processing requests.

Third-Party Websites & External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Users should review external privacy policies before providing personal data.

Updates to This Statement

We may periodically update this Cookies and Privacy Statement to reflect changes in legal requirements or business operations. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Significant updates will be communicated via email or website notification.

If you believe we have mishandled your data, you have the right to file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.