GDPR Privacy Notice

1. Introduction
Your Education Solicitor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller
The data controller is Jacqueline Sethi, Solicitor, operating as a freelance solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details (name, email, phone number, postal address)
  • Information about your legal enquiry
  • Communication records (emails, messages, and call logs)
  • Payment details (if applicable)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, and usage data via website analytics)

4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data directly from you when you:

  • Contact us via phone, email, or website
  • Complete a contact form
  • Book a consultation
  • Subscribe to webinars or training workshops

5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual Obligation: To provide legal services as requested by you
  • Legitimate Interest: To respond to enquiries, improve our services, and maintain records
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory and professional requirements
  • Consent: Where applicable, for marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)

6. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

  • Provide legal advice and services
  • Respond to enquiries and consultations
  • Process payments and manage invoicing
  • Send relevant legal updates (if opted in)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

7. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:

  • When required by law or regulatory authorities (e.g., SRA, courts)
  • With service providers (e.g., IT support, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • If necessary to protect our legal rights

We implement security measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Legal case records are retained for a minimum of six years.

9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated

10. Contact Information
For any data protection queries, please contact:

Jacqueline Sethi – Solicitor
Email: jacqueline.sethi@youreducationsolicitor.co.uk
Phone: 07758 002163

For further information, visit the ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy notice periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website.