Privacy Policy | Joe Al Khayat (Commercial Barrister)

Introduction
We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. This policy applies to all personal information we collect through our website and email communications.

Information We Collect
Website Contact Forms and Newsletter Subscription:

Name (first and last name)
Email address
Company name
Position/job title
Any additional information you choose to provide in contact forms or inquiries

Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and location data
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How we use your information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Website and Marketing:

Responding to enquiries and contact form submissions
Sending newsletters and legal insights (with your consent)
Improving our website and services
Analytics and understanding user preferences
Marketing our legal services (with appropriate consents)

Legal Basis for Processing:

Performance of contract (providing legal services)
Legitimate interests (business operations, marketing, website improvement)
Legal obligation (regulatory compliance, court orders)
Consent (newsletters, marketing communications)

Information Sharing and Disclosure
Once engaged for professional services and subject to chambers policies and practice requirements by the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
Professional Services:

With barristers' clerks and chambers for case management
With other legal professionals (solicitors, expert witnesses) as required for your case
With courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies as required by law
With professional indemnity insurers where relevant

Service Providers:

IT service providers and website hosting companies
Email service providers for newsletters and communications
Accounting and billing service providers
Professional advisors (accountants, auditors)

Legal Requirements:

To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
In connection with legal proceedings

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure data transmission using encryption
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention
Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
Website Data: Website analytics and cookies are typically retained for up to 2 years.

Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

International Transfers
If we transfer your personal information outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Standard contractual clauses
Other approved transfer mechanisms

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact
Joe Al-Khayat using the contact us section on this website.
If you are not satisfied with our response to your data protection concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.