Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25th February 2025
Last Updated: 25th February 2025

Welcome to www.caraccidentcompensationadvice.org.uk (the “Website”), a brand owned by law firm, JF Law. This Privacy Policy outlines how JF Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

JF Law is a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 839005.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit or interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number, and any other contact details you submit through forms.
  • Case details or information related to your legal inquiry.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookies Policy below).

c. Information from Third Parties

  • If you are referred to us by a third party, we may collect relevant details to process your case.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal advice and services related to accident compensation claims.
  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
  • To improve our Website and client experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
  • For marketing purposes, if you have provided consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent – When you provide consent for marketing or inquiries.
  • Contractual necessity – When processing is required to provide legal services.
  • Legal obligations – To comply with regulations set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
  • Legitimate interests – To improve our services and Website.

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Legal professionals – Where necessary for your claim.
  • Service providers – Third-party IT, hosting, and email service providers.
  • Regulatory authorities – If required by law or professional obligations.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide legal services.
  • Meet regulatory obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data and request a copy.
  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
  • Erase your data under certain conditions.
  • Restrict processing of your data.
  • Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
  • Data portability to transfer your data where applicable.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@caraccidentcompensationadvice.org.uk.

8. Cookies Policy

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track website usage. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

JF Law
info@caraccidentcompensationadvice.org.uk

For regulatory concerns, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.