Privacy Policy
Biddle Law is committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information. It applies to anyone who contacts Biddle Law or uses our services.
By providing your information to us, you consent to its collection and use in accordance with this Policy. This document does not create any contractual rights.
What Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to provide legal services or communicate with you effectively. This may include personal information from:
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Clients, potential clients, and their representatives
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Employees, job applicants, contractors and suppliers
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Third parties involved in matters we are managing
Information we may collect includes:
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Name, address, phone number and email
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Date of birth and gender
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Bank account or payment details
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Identification (e.g. driver licence, passport)
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Health or financial information (where relevant to your matter)
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Correspondence with you and others involved in your matter
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Details about the legal services we are providing
Providing this information is optional, but if you choose not to, we may be unable to provide legal services or meet our obligations to you.
How We Collect Information
We may collect personal information through:
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Direct contact - in person, over the phone, via email or forms
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Third parties you authorise - such as other legal, medical or financial professionals
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Use of our website (see more below)
Use of Our Website
When you visit our website, we may collect non-identifying information including:
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IP address, browser type, and access times
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Pages visited and navigation patterns
We may also collect personal details if you fill out a contact form or request a consultation.
Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies don’t personally identify you but track user preferences and usage. You can disable cookies via your browser settings if you prefer.
How We Store and Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to secure your information through:
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Secure digital storage with password protection, firewalls and anti-virus tools
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Locked physical storage in our office
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Carefully selected external storage providers where required
By law, we may be required to retain your information for a number of years. Once it's no longer required, we securely destroy it.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for:
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Delivering legal services and communicating with you
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Meeting legal, professional, or regulatory obligations
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Internal management and file handling
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Purchasing goods and services
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Providing updates, news or marketing (you may opt out at any time)
By becoming a client, you consent to the collection, use and storage of your information as outlined.
When We May Disclose Information
We will only share your information:
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With your permission
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When required by law or court order
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With experts we engage on your behalf (e.g. barristers, consultants)
All disclosures are made with your interests in mind and with appropriate safeguards.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you at any time. You can also ask for updates or corrections. Please contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. By continuing to use our services, you accept the updated policy.