Privacy Policy

Introduction

Reuben Law ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage our legal services.

1. Data Controller

Reuben Law is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: clerks@reubenlaw.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 207 769 6701
Address: 84 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5EH

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide

Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth
Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address
Case Data: Details about your legal matter, including sensitive personal data relating to abuse claims
Communication Data: Records of correspondence with us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths
Cookie Data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

3. Special Category Data

Given the nature of our legal services, we may process special category data including:

Information about physical or mental health
Details of abuse or trauma experienced
Criminal conviction data (where perpetrators are involved)

We process this data only with your explicit consent and where necessary for establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims. This data is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Contract: Processing necessary to perform our contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract
Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as barristers
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and website security
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent, particularly for special category data and marketing communications
Legal Claims: Processing necessary for establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Providing legal advice and representation in abuse claims
Communicating with you about your case
Corresponding with courts, opposing parties, and other relevant bodies
Complying with our professional and regulatory obligations
Administering our website and improving user experience
Sending you information about our services (with your consent)
Protecting our legal rights and preventing fraud

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal data with:

Courts and Tribunals: As required for your legal proceedings
Opposing Parties: Their legal representatives as part of litigation
Expert Witnesses: Medical and other experts instructed in your case
Barristers' Chambers: Administrative support staff bound by confidentiality
Regulatory Bodies: The Bar Standards Board and other regulators as required
Service Providers: IT support, cloud hosting, and other essential services (under appropriate contracts)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We ensure all third parties process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate security measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Active Cases: Throughout the duration of your case and any appeals
Closed Cases: For a minimum of 7 years after case conclusion (in line with Bar Standards Board requirements)
Website Analytics: Typically 26 months
Marketing Consents: Until you withdraw consent

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 1. We will respond to your request within one month. Some rights may be limited where we have a legal obligation to retain certain data or where legal professional privilege applies.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments and updates
Staff training on data protection
Confidentiality obligations for all staff and contractors

10. International Data Transfers

We primarily store and process your data within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. Where we represent minors in abuse claims, consent is obtained from a parent, guardian, or litigation friend, and additional safeguards are applied.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can address your concerns. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: