Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 12th 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact David Wales

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

David Wales 

Email: contact@davidwaleslegal.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

   •    Contact information (such as name, email address, telephone number)

   •    Information you provide via enquiry or contact forms

   •    Correspondence you send to us

   •    Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies)

We do not intentionally collect special category data via this website.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only where permitted by law, including:

   •    To respond to enquiries or requests for information

   •    To consider potential instructions or professional engagements

   •    To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

   •    To operate and improve the website

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Our lawful bases for processing personal data include:

   •    Legitimate interests (responding to professional enquiries)

   •    Consent (where you voluntarily submit information)

   •    Legal obligation (compliance with professional or regulatory duties)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary, for example with:

   •    Chambers staff or clerks (where applicable)

   •    Professional advisers

   •    Regulatory bodies, courts, or law enforcement where required by law

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

   •    Access your personal data

   •    Request correction of inaccurate data

   •    Request erasure of your data

   •    Restrict or object to processing

   •    Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be set out in a separate Cookies Policy.

10. Data Security

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

11. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been breached, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at any time. More information is available on the ICO’s website.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.