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Privacy Notice – LitigateWise

LitigateWise (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

LitigateWise provides educational courses in litigation for non-lawyers. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with us:

  • Name, contact details (email address, phone number, postal address).

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers – we do not store full card details).

  • Information relating to your course booking.

  • Technical information (e.g. IP address, browser type) when you visit our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage your booking and deliver our courses.

  • To communicate with you regarding your course.

  • To process payments and issue invoices.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

  • To improve our services and website.

We will not use your personal data for marketing unless you have given us explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver the courses you book.

  • Legal obligation – to comply with our legal and accounting obligations.

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services and ensure website security.

  • Consent – where you agree to receive marketing communications.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who support our business (e.g. IT, payment processors, email providers).

  • Regulatory bodies or law enforcement where required by law.

6. Data Retention

We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out above, usually for up to six years after your last course booking to comply with accounting and legal requirements.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under data protection law:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure of your data (“the right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

  • Data portability.

  • Objection to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.

  • Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [nathan@litigatewise.co.uk].

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

10. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us in the first instance. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

11. Contact Us

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

LitigateWise
Email: [natha@litigatewise.co.uk]
Telephone: [07366280342]
Postal Address: [22/4 London Street Edinburgh EH3 6NA ]