Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data when you use our site or contact us in relation to our legal services. We are committed to handling personal data fairly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Wellspring Legal is a law firm providing legal advice, representation, and dispute resolution services. Our postal address is Clark Court, Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, BT41 4JS, United Kingdom.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal data that you provide directly to us and information generated through your use of our site. This may include:
- Identity details such as name and contact information you choose to provide.
- Information included in enquiry forms, messages, or documents you send to us.
- Technical information such as device type, browser type, and basic usage data collected by our site.
- Information relevant to the legal matter or service you ask us to consider.
How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so. Depending on the circumstances, this may include the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and communicate with you.
- To provide legal advice, representation, and dispute resolution services.
- To manage client relationships and maintain our records.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- To operate, secure, and improve our site and business services.
Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under data protection law:
- Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Our legitimate interests in operating and protecting our business, where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Consent, where we ask for it and where it is required by law.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share it where necessary and appropriate with:
- Courts, tribunals, regulators, and other public authorities where required.
- Other professional advisers, experts, or service providers involved in a matter.
- IT, hosting, and administrative providers who support our site and business operations.
- Any third party with your consent or at your direction.
International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that it is protected in line with applicable legal requirements.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, accounting, and professional obligations. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the services provided.
Your Rights
Subject to legal conditions and exemptions, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Request data portability where applicable.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to help protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential functionality, understand how the site is used, and improve user experience. Where required, we will seek consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Children
Our site and services are intended for adults seeking legal information or services. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children except where required in connection with a legal matter and handled in accordance with applicable law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the way our site operates. Any updated version will apply from the time it is published on our site.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle personal data, you may contact us by post at:
Wellspring Legal
Clark Court
Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey
BT41 4JS
United Kingdom