Data & Privacy – in plain English
We keep this simple.
What we collect
If you use this website, we may collect basic information such as your name, email address, and how you use the site. If you subscribe to Premium content, we also hold account and payment-related information.
We do not collect anything we don’t need.
What we use it for
We use your information to:
run the website
provide access to Premium content
process subscriptions
respond to enquiries
understand how the site is used so we can improve it
Occasionally, we may send updates or relevant information — but only where appropriate.
What we don’t do
We do not sell your data
We do not share it for unrelated third-party marketing
We do not collect excessive or unnecessary information
Who we share it with
We use trusted services (such as hosting, analytics and payment providers) to operate the website. They only process data on our behalf and for those purposes.
Where your data goes
Like most modern websites, some data may be processed outside the UK (for example, by analytics or payment providers). Where this happens, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Your control
You can:
ask to see what data we hold about you
ask for it to be corrected or deleted
unsubscribe from communications at any time
Just email: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk
The bottom line
This website is designed to explain the criminal justice system clearly.
We apply the same principle to your data — keep it limited, use it properly, and don’t misuse it.
For full detail, see our Privacy Policy below.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 17 December 2023
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Belvoir Legal Ltd, trading as Defence-Barrister.co.uk, collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use this website.
Belvoir Legal Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Belvoir Legal Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection purposes (Registration reference: ZC124012).
Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom
Email: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk
What information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
contact details (such as name and email address)
account information (for Premium access)
transaction data (where purchases or subscriptions are made)
technical data (such as IP address, browser type and device information)
usage data (how you interact with the website)
How we use your information
We use your information to:
provide and manage access to the website and Premium content
process subscriptions and transactions
respond to enquiries and provide support
improve website performance and user experience
send relevant updates or marketing communications (where permitted)
maintain security and prevent fraud
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the following bases:
contract – to provide services you request (e.g. Premium access)
legitimate interests – to operate, improve and secure the website
consent – where required (e.g. certain marketing or cookies)
legal obligation – where we are required to comply with law
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the website, including providers of:
website hosting and infrastructure
analytics services
payment processing
email and communication services
These providers are only permitted to use your data for the purposes of providing services to us.
We may also disclose your data where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
International data transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to meet legal, regulatory or accounting requirements.
Your rights
You may have the right to:
access your personal data
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion of your data
restrict or object to processing
request transfer of your data
withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, contact: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Cookies
For information on how we use cookies, please refer to the Cookie Policy above.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted via the internet.
Third party links
This website contains links to third party websites. We are not responsible for their content or their privacy practices.
ICO registration
Belvoir Legal Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection purposes.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Belvoir Legal Ltd
66 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NA
Email: contact@defence-barrister.co.uk
Cookies and how we use them
Effective Date: 17 December 2023
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function and improve user experience.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
ensure site functionality
analyse usage
improve performance
deliver relevant advertising
Types of cookies
Necessary – essential for operation
Analytics – help us understand usage
Advertising – used for relevant ads
Managing cookies
You can control cookies via your browser settings or through the cookie settings tool on this website.
Browser help pages:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com
