Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how Hartley & Associates ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Hartley & Associates is a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 648291). Our registered office is 14 St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Name, email address, telephone number, and postal address
- Information provided in correspondence and consultation forms
- Information necessary to provide our legal services
- Website usage data through cookies and analytics
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Provide and manage our legal services
- Respond to enquiries and consultation requests
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
- Send relevant legal updates where you have opted in
- Improve our website and services
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent where applicable.
Data Retention
We retain client files for a minimum of six years following the conclusion of a matter, in accordance with SRA requirements. Enquiry data is retained for twelve months.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and to object to processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at enquiries@hartleylaw.co.uk.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at enquiries@hartleylaw.co.uk or write to us at 14 St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE.
Last updated: February 2026