Privacy Policy & Terms

1. Introduction

Ivory Chambers operates as a referral and representation service through a national network of trusted solicitors and accredited representatives. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• • Name, contact details (phone, email, address)
• • Details of the person detained or under investigation
• • Police station location and circumstances of detention
• • Information about the alleged offence and legal proceedings
• • Communications between you and Ivory Chambers or network representatives

3. Purpose of Processing

Your personal data is processed solely for the following purposes:

• • To arrange and coordinate legal representation at police stations
• • To refer your matter to appropriate solicitors or representatives within our network
• • To communicate with you about your case
• • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• • Consent: You have provided explicit consent for us to process your data
• • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interest in coordinating legal representation
• • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal duties

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data may be shared only with:

• • Trusted solicitors and accredited representatives within our professional network who will provide representation
• • Courts, police, or other regulatory bodies where legally required

All data sharing is conducted under strict professional confidentiality and in accordance with legal professional privilege where applicable.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Legal case files are typically retained for 7 years after case conclusion, in line with professional standards.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• • Right of access to your personal data
• • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• • Right to erasure (subject to legal obligations)
• • Right to restrict processing
• • Right to data portability
• • Right to object to processing
• • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: clerks@ivorychambers.co.uk or privacy@ivorychambers.co.uk

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

We use limited cookies for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics. We do not collect personal data through cookies or share information with third-party advertisers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.