Privacy Policy

Harari Legal is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under the Data Protection Act. Emily Saji acts as the Data Protection Officer for Harari Legal and is responsible for overseeing compliance with applicable data protection laws.


All personal data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.



What Personal Data  is Collected 


Harari Legal may collect and process the following categories of personal data:


  • Contact details (name, address, email address, telephone number)

  • Identification documents (passport, driving licence, utility bills)

  • Financial information (bank details, payment information)

  • Information about your legal matter

  • Correspondence and communications

  • Sensitive personal data (also known as special category data), including health information, where relevant to your legal matter

  • Data relating to criminal convictions or proceedings, where relevant



How is Personal Data Collected?


Personal data may be collected:


  • Directly from you (via email, telephone, post, in person, through online forms or portals)

  • From third parties, such as solicitors, legal representatives, public authorities, expert witnesses, or others involved in your legal matter

  • From publicly available sources (such as Companies House or the Land Registry)



How is Personal Data Used 


Personal data is processed for the following purposes:


  • To provide legal services to you and to carry out your instructions

  • To comply with professional, legal, and regulatory obligations (including anti-money laundering checks)

  • To manage client relationships and maintain records

  • To invoice for services and process payments

  • To communicate with you about your matter

  • For internal administrative and accounting purposes

  • Where necessary to facilitate effective communication Harari Legal may share limited personal data with a profressional interpreter, strictly for the purpose of providing legal services. Any interpreter instructed will be subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations and date protection safeguards.


Harari Legal will only process your personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:


  • Where it is necessary for the performance of a contract (engagement of legal services)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • For the legitimate interests of providing legal services and running a legal practice

  • With your consent (where required)



How is Personal Data Shared 


Personal data may be shared with:


  • Courts and tribunals

  • Instructing solicitors or professional clients

  • Other parties involved in your legal matter

  • Expert witnesses or other professional advisers

  • Service providers (such as IT and case management providers), who are required to maintain confidentiality and data security

  • The Bar Standards Board, Legal Ombudsman, or other regulatory bodies if required

  • Public authorities where disclosure is required by law or in connection with legal proceedings


Harari Legal does not sell or transfer your personal data for marketing purposes.



How long is Personal Data Retained 


Personal data is retained for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. In general, personal data will be retained for a period of 7 years following the conclusion of your matter, in accordance with professional and legal obligations. In some circumstances, data may be retained for a longer period where required by law or professional practice.



Your Rights 


You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:


  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to rectify inaccurate personal data

  • The right to request the erasure of personal data (in certain circumstances)

  • The right to restrict or object to the processing of personal data

  • The right to data portability (where applicable)

  • The right to withdraw consent, where consent has been provided

  • The right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


For more information about your rights, visit https://ico.org.uk/.



Contact 


If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, the personal data held about you, or to exercise your rights, please contact:


Emily Saji

Data Protection Officer

Harari Legal

Email: clerks@hararilegal.co.uk  


You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk/.