Website Privacy Policy

Last updated February 2023

Cookies

1. We do collect cached information about your visit to our website. These are called ‘cookies’. The device you have used to visit our website collates a copy of our website on that device. This helps you download and access our site more quickly should you visit again. Cookies also help us to learn about how you use our website. You can stop this from happening by adjusting your browser settings. Shortly after arriving at our website, we will add an ‘opt-in’ tracking cookie to your computer unless you specify otherwise.
2. If you would like to opt-in or opt-out of using cookies then you are able to do so. You can review your cookie settings at any time. If you do opt-out then an opt-out preference cookie will be added to your computer. However, if you reset your browser or use a different browser, or use a different device, you may want to review your preferences again because the default position will be that cookies are created.
3. The first time that you visit our website, if you leave before confirming or setting your preferences, then the default position will be that cookies are accepted and the appropriate tracker will be added. This is standard for all websites and has no bearing or detriment to your device if accepted.
4. We will use various analytical means to determine information relating to the visits of our website. This information may include collecting your IP address (the unique code which your device has when it is connected to the internet), and the level of traffic that visits our website, along with key word searches.
5. None of the information collected enables us to determine anything personal about you. Unless you deliberately provide us with the information (i.e. you have contacted us through one of the means available), we will know nothing about you.
6. The point of collecting this information is to enable us to provide you with basic information which we may have published on our website (such as one of our blogs), to enable us to direct you to the correct team member and to ensure that we stay relevant and up to date with the services we provide you, as our (potential) client.
7. We may also use the information that we collect about you for marketing purposes e.g. to provide communications about us and other services we provide which may be of interest to you; to contact you about the areas of law that we offer or to contact you to enquire as to whether or not you would provide a testimonial (in circumstances where it is appropriate for one).
8. These actions are simply us trying to ensure that we are able to offer and assist you, as a client or potential client, and to ensure that we are developing and evolving as a practice. Of course, we acknowledge that not everyone wants to receive marketing or legal updates. As such, you can determine (and change your mind at any time) whether or not you want to receive these communications from us. Our system will acknowledge your preference and will update accordingly. Unless you do notify us that you do not wish to be contacted by us, we will assume you have provided your express consent.

Privacy & Disclosure of your information:

9. Some of the information you provide to us will be stored and retained by our system (whether our direct computers, our servers or our cloud backup system). At all material times, this information will only be accessible by staff, all of whom are based within the United Kingdom. Because some of our servers are ‘off-site’ it may be processed by a third party, but any process in that regard is solely at our instruction. At all material times, your information will be secure.
10. By submitting your personal information, you agree to this transfer, storage and processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy. We will not disclose any of your personal identifiable information to anyone else without your express permission to do so unless we believe that we should do so to comply with the law.
11. We categorically state that any information provided is retained by us. We do not, nor would we, sell any information collected. We are a highly regulated entity that complies with strict rules set down by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.

Liability and Warranties

12. Without prejudice to statutory or other rights afforded to consumers, the information and materials contained in this website, including without limitation, text, graphics and links, are provided on an ‘as is’ basis with no warranty. In particular, we do not represent or warrant that the information accessible via this website is accurate, complete or current, or that use of this website is free of risk of viruses or other damage. Price and availability information is subject to change. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall restrict or exclude our liability for personal injury, death, or (in respect of the United Kingdom only), fraudulent misrepresentation which results from our negligence or the negligence of our agents or servants. At no time will we be liable to you for any direct or indirect, special or economic or consequential loss or damage, or loss of revenue, profits, goodwill, bargain or opportunities, or loss or corruption of data, howsoever arising or incurred by your use of this website.

Further Information

13. If you have any questions about this website privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact compliance@bexleyslaw.com.