Privacy Policy
Contact Information
Beacon
29 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN
Phone: +44 131 5472 896
Email: info@domain.com
Our Commitment to Data Protection
At Beacon, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with all applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Last updated: January 12, 2026
Data Controller
Beacon 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 using the details provided at the end of this document.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with our website and services.
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us or use our services, you may provide:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Details about your legal inquiry or matter
- Any other information you choose to share with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website and exit pages
- Device information and operating system
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
Information from Third Parties
In some cases, we may receive information about you from third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising partners, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing Legal Services
To respond to your inquiries, provide legal advice, and deliver the services you request. This is necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Communication
To contact you about your matter, send updates, and respond to your messages. We process this information based on our legitimate interests in maintaining client relationships and providing quality service.
Website Improvement
To analyze how our website is used, improve functionality, and enhance user experience. This is based on our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.
Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping requirements under professional regulations and data protection laws.
Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you information about our services or legal updates that may be of interest to you. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our communications.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide legal services you have requested or to take steps before entering into a contract
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing
- Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating our business, provided this does not override your rights
- Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law, including professional regulatory requirements
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services, such as IT support, website hosting, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to protect our legal rights or those of others.
Professional Advisers
We may share information with other legal professionals, such as barristers or expert witnesses, when necessary to provide you with comprehensive legal services.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to appropriate safeguards.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the nature of our relationship:
- Client files: We retain client files for at least seven years after the completion of a matter, in accordance with professional regulations
- Marketing data: We retain marketing consent records until you withdraw consent or request deletion
- Website analytics: We retain anonymized analytics data for up to 26 months
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal data. This right is not absolute and may not apply if we have a legal obligation to retain the data.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You can ask us to restrict how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another organization.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided below. We will process your request promptly, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain information.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data is primarily stored and processed within the United Kingdom. In some cases, our service providers may process data outside the UK. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as:
- Adequacy decisions by the UK government
- Standard contractual clauses approved by the UK government
- Other legally approved transfer mechanisms
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Right to Complain
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@domain.com
Phone: +44 131 5472 896
Address: 29 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN