Last updated: [12-09-2025 ]
At Solicitor News (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use https://solicitornews.co.uk (“Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Who We Are
Solicitor News UK is a news and information platform providing updates, resources, and listings relating to the UK legal profession. We also host a law firm directory, aggregated ratings, job listings, and student resources.
We are the “data controller” for the purposes of UK GDPR.
- Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal information you provide
- Name, email address, and contact details (e.g. when posting a job listing, signing up for updates, or contacting us).
- Information submitted in forms (e.g. job applications, feedback).
- Automatically collected information
- IP address, browser type, device information.
- Usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
- Third-party sourced data
- Ratings aggregated from Google and ReviewSolicitors. These are publicly available data and may include names of reviewers already published by those platforms.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g. legal case details, health information).
- How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and improve our Website, services, and content.
- Publish and manage law firm listings and job postings.
- Display aggregated ratings for law firms.
- Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in).
- Monitor Website performance and usage patterns.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or accept cookies.
- Contract – when you submit a job listing or request our services.
- Legitimate interests – for analytics, Website security, and improving services.
- Legal obligation – where required to comply with the law.
- Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies – necessary for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our Website.
- Functionality cookies – to remember preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Consent will be requested via our cookie banner where required.
- Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:
- Website hosting and IT service providers.
- Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Email marketing platforms (if you subscribe to updates).
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
If required by law, we may disclose information to regulatory bodies or authorities.
- Data Retention
We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. For example:
- Job listings are retained while active and archived thereafter.
- Contact enquiries are kept until resolved.
- Analytics data is retained in line with provider policies.
- Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your data.
- Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – obtain your data in a usable format.
- Right to object – stop certain types of processing (e.g. marketing).
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
- International Transfers
We primarily store and process data in the UK. Where third-party service providers transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
- Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online system can be 100% secure.
- Third-Party Content & Links
Our Website includes law firm listings and ratings aggregated from external platforms (Google, ReviewSolicitors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms or any third-party websites linked from our Website.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@solicitornews.co.uk