Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/06/2025
Last Updated: 05/06/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Samantha Quinn, Freelance Solicitor (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://samanthaquinn.uk. We are committed to handling your information transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Samantha Quinn (trading as Samantha Quinn, Freelance Solicitor)
📧 Email: sq@samanthaquinn.uk
📍 Address: 20 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU
📄 ICO Registration Number: ZB388402

This website is informational only. We do not provide legal advice via the site, and no client relationship is formed through browsing or using it.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect minimal personal data from website visitors, such as:

  • Your name and contact details if you submit an enquiry form or email us

  • Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, and referring pages (via cookies and analytics)

We do not collect or retain any detailed legal or case information via this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Monitor and improve website performance

  • Ensure website security and technical functionality

  • Maintain compliance with legal obligations

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or unsolicited marketing without your consent.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This site uses cookies to support functionality and collect anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics. IP addresses are anonymised.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (insert link or “available on request”).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as web hosts or analytics tools) who help us operate the website securely, under strict confidentiality and data protection terms.

6. Data Retention

  • Enquiries submitted through the site: stored securely for up to 12 months unless you become a client

  • Analytics data: retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months for performance monitoring

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion (where applicable)

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (https://ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at sq@samanthaquinn.uk.

8. Security

We use secure technologies such as SSL encryption and server-side protections to protect any information you provide.

9. External Links

This website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Please check periodically for updates.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Samantha Quinn, Freelance Solicitor
📧 sq@samanthaquinn.uk
📞 02082646699
📍 20 Wenlock Road, London N1 7GU