ELK Legal & Advisory Ltd

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Privacy Policy

ELK Legal & Advisory Ltd

Effective Date: 1 March 2026

1. Who We Are

ELK Legal & Advisory Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office:
2 Frederick St.
London
WC1X 0ND

Email: info (at) elklegaladvisory.com

We provide non-reserved legal advisory services in corporate structuring, contract drafting and compliance matters.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, ELK Legal & Advisory Ltd is the “data controller” of your personal data.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company details
  • Information provided via contact forms
  • Information relevant to legal enquiries
  • Identification documents (where required for compliance purposes)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless necessary for a specific legal matter.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide legal advisory services
  • Perform identity verification (where required)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Manage client relationships
  • Improve our website and services

We will only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Legal obligation
  • Consent (where required)

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

  • Article 6(1)(b): Processing necessary for performance of a contract
  • Article 6(1)(c): Compliance with legal obligations
  • Article 6(1)(f): Legitimate interests in operating our business

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Professional advisers
  • IT service providers
  • Regulatory authorities (where required by law)
  • Authorised legal professionals if referral is necessary

All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and data security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Legal and compliance files may be retained for up to 6 years, or longer where legally required.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

However, no system can be guaranteed fully secure.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure (where applicable)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
info (at) elklegaladvisory.com

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Complaints

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to complain to:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.