Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 June 2026

1. Who we are

This website, https://settlementagreementsuk.com/ (“Website”), is operated by Settlement Agreements UK (“we”, “us”, “our”).

We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018).

Contact details:
Email: [insert your email address]
Website: https://settlementagreementsuk.com/

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

2.1 Information you provide directly

When you complete a contact form (via Gravity Forms), email us, or otherwise contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Any personal information included in your enquiry
• Any information you voluntarily provide relating to your legal matter

2.2 Technical data

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device identifiers
• Operating system
• Time zone and location (approximate)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source (how you arrived at our Website)

2.3 Marketing and analytics data

Through Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads, we may collect:

• Pseudonymised identifiers (cookies and device IDs)
• Website usage and interaction data
• Conversion tracking data (e.g. form submissions)
• Advertising engagement data (if you interact with ads)

3. How we collect your data

We collect data using:

• Gravity Forms contact forms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
• Google Ads / remarketing tags
• Direct communications (email or phone)

4. Lawful basis for processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

4.1 Contract

Where processing is necessary to respond to enquiries or provide legal services.

4.2 Legitimate interests

We may process data where necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

• Improving our Website and services
• Responding to enquiries
• Securing and maintaining our Website
• Understanding user behaviour (analytics)
• Marketing and business development (where permitted)

We ensure that our legitimate interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms.

4.3 Legal obligation

We may process data where necessary to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

4.4 Consent

We rely on consent for:

• Non-essential cookies (GA4/Google Ads where required)
• Marketing communications (if applicable)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies (PECR compliance)

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies.

5.1 Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use GA4 to understand how visitors use our Website. This may collect:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• User interactions
• Approximate location (based on IP, anonymised where possible)

Google may process this data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards are applied, including standard contractual clauses.

You can opt out via:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.2 Google Ads / remarketing

We use Google Ads to display relevant advertising and measure performance. This may involve:

• Cookies to track ad interactions
• Remarketing to previous Website visitors
• Conversion tracking (e.g. form submissions)

You can manage personalised advertising here:
https://adssettings.google.com/

5.3 Cookie consent

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies in accordance with PECR. You can:

• Accept or reject cookies via our cookie banner
• Change your browser settings at any time

6. Gravity Forms (contact forms)

When you submit a form via Gravity Forms:

• Your data is sent securely to our website server
• It may be stored in our WordPress database and email system
• It is used solely to respond to your enquiry and provide services

We may retain form submissions for:

• Client relationship management
• Legal record-keeping
• Security and audit purposes

We do not use form data for unrelated marketing without consent.

7. How we use your personal data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide legal and advisory services
• Manage client relationships
• Improve our Website and services
• Monitor Website performance and usage
• Prevent fraud, spam, or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

8. Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

• Website hosting providers
• Gravity Forms / WordPress infrastructure
• Google (Analytics and Ads services)
• Email service providers
• Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal regulators if required)
• Spam detection services

All third parties are required to process data securely and only in accordance with our instructions.

9. International transfers

Some of our service providers (including Google) may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK adequacy regulations, or
• Standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO

10. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form enquiries: up to 24 months (unless they become clients)
• Client/legal matter data: typically 6–7 years (legal and regulatory requirements)
• Analytics data: typically 14–26 months
• Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn or data is no longer needed
• Cookies: as defined in our cookie settings

11. Your data protection rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

12. Data security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• SSL encryption (HTTPS)
• Secure hosting environments
• Access restrictions
• Regular plugin and system updates
• Spam and bot protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

13. Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

14. Children’s privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

15. Embedded content

Our Website may include embedded content (e.g. videos, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track interaction.

We are not responsible for third-party websites.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

17. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first.

You also have the right to complain to the UK regulator:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/