Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17 March 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Public Interest Lawyers, a trading name of JF Law Limited, collects, uses, and protects your personal data.

JF Law Limited is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Public Interest Lawyers is a trading name of JF Law Limited, a law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

  • Registered Company Number: 09222224

  • Registered Office: Europa House, 1 Conway Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6RY

  • Jurisdiction: England and Wales

For the purposes of data protection law, JF Law Limited is the data controller of your personal data.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information (name, email address, postal address)

  • Identity information (date of birth and other identifying details where required)

  • Case-related information relevant to your enquiry or claim

  • Technical and usage data (IP address, browser type, device information, browsing behaviour)

  • Marketing and communication preferences

Special Category Data

Where relevant to your claim, we may collect special category data, including:

  • Health and medical information

We will only process this type of data where it is necessary and permitted by law.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data in the following ways:

  • Direct interactions – when you contact us, complete forms, or request services

  • Automated technologies – through cookies and analytics tools when you use our website

  • Third parties – including business partners, introducers, and publicly available sources

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide legal services and manage your claim

  • Communicate with you about your enquiry or case

  • Improve and maintain our website

  • Send marketing communications where you have given consent

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have agreed to receive communications or provided specific permissions

  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide legal services

  • Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory and legal requirements

  • Legitimate interests – where it is necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers (such as IT, hosting, and support services)

  • Professional advisers and legal representatives

  • Regulators and authorities where required (including the SRA or courts)

  • Third parties involved in your claim (such as insurers or medical experts)

We ensure that any third parties we work with respect your privacy and comply with data protection laws.

International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside the UK.

If a transfer outside the UK becomes necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Data Security

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary, including:

  • For the duration of your claim or enquiry

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • For record-keeping and audit purposes

Retention periods are determined based on legal requirements and the nature of the data.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Request transfer of your data (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: info@publicinterestlawyers.co.uk
Contact page: https://www.publicinterestlawyers.co.uk/contact-us/

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.