Last Updated: 14 June 2025
1. Introduction
CourtSentences.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Search queries and preferences
- Feedback and correspondence
- Usage data and preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing and improving our court information service
- Analyzing website usage and trends
- Responding to your inquiries
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests in operating and improving our service
- Consent where explicitly provided
- Legal obligations under UK law
- Performance of a contract when providing our services
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our website and services. These providers have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
11. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.