Website Privacy Policy

Background

Elite Law Cost Drafting Limited understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our website and will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described here, and in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it.

Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Term

Meaning

“Cookie”

A small text file placed on your computer or device when you visit certain parts of our site and/or use certain features.

“Cookie Law”

The relevant parts of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and as amended.

Information About Us

Elite Law Cost Drafting Limited

Dallam Court, Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7LT

Tel: 01925 578 270

Email: enquiries@elitelaw.co.uk
Website: www.elitelawcostdrafting.co.uk

What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of our website. Our site may contain links to other websites. Please note that we have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by other websites and we advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any data to them.

What Is Personal Data?

Personal data is defined by the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and DUAA 2025 as ‘any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified by reference to an identifier’. This includes obvious information such as your name and contact details, and less obvious information such as identification numbers, electronic location data, and other online identifiers.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under the Data Protection Legislation:

  • To be informed about our collection and use of your personal data
  • To access the personal data we hold about you
  • To have inaccurate or incomplete personal data rectified
  • To be forgotten (request deletion of your personal data)
  • To restrict processing of your personal data
  • To object to processing for specific purposes
  • To withdraw consent at any time
  • To data portability
  • Rights relating to automated decision-making and profiling (we do not use your data in this way)

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at enquiries@elitelaw.co.uk.

What Data Do We Collect and How?

We may collect:

  • Identity and contact details
  • Case-related and professional information
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, etc.)
  • Communication records
  • Cookies and analytics tools

We collect data via:

  • Website forms
  • Email and phone communications
  • Case management systems

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use your data to:

  • Provide legal cost services
  • Manage client relationships
  • Administer billing and insurance
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

  • Contractual necessity
  • Legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent (where applicable)

Sharing Your Personal Data

We share data with trusted third parties:

  • Konsileo: Insurance Broker
  • Zurich: Professional Indemnity Insurer
  • AXA: Office Insurer
  • Hiscox: Directors & Officers Insurer
  • etiCloud: IT support and remote environment (including MS Teams)

All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK data protection laws.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be stored or processed outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses and security measures that comply with UK data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, and you will be deemed to have accepted the updated terms on your next visit.

Complaints

We take complaints seriously. If you have concerns about our data practices, contact:

Email: enquiries@elitelaw.co.uk

Phone: 01925 578270

Or contact the Information Commissioner’s Office:

  • Report a concern online
  • Call: 0303 123 1113
  • Write to: ICO, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Updates to This Notice

This privacy notice was last updated on 03 September 2025.

We reserve the right to amend this notice to reflect changes in legislation. An up-to-date version will be available on our website.