Privacy Policy

At Umbra Legal Drafting, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients' and visitors' personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our specialized legal drafting and consultancy services, we may collect the following information:

• Contact details (Name, business address, email, phone number).
• Identification information required for compliance and conflict checks.
• Project-specific data contained within draft agreements or negotiation notes.
• Website usage data via cookies to improve our user experience.

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling our contract with you for legal drafting services.
• Regulatory compliance and verifying professional identities.
• Communicating updates regarding your specific cases or agreements.
• With your consent, sending legal insights and firm updates.

3. Data Retention and Security

We maintain a "secure-by-design" philosophy. Your sensitive legal documents are stored using industry-standard encryption. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (typically 6 years following the conclusion of a matter).

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of data where it is no longer necessary.
• Portability: Move your data to another service provider.