Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Howard & Co Solicitors LLP (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website
https://howardandco.co.uk/
or otherwise interact with us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR where
applicable, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

Howard & Co Solicitors LLP is the data controller for the purposes of data protection legislation.

Registered address:
4 Victoria Rd, Barnsley S70 2BB

Email (data protection matters):
law@howardandco.co.uk

Howard & Co Solicitors LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

Identity and contact information – such as name, email address, telephone number, and postal address
Enquiry information – details submitted through contact forms, online enquiries, or booking requests
Marketing preferences – including newsletter subscriptions and communication preferences
Payment information – where payments are made to us, processed securely via third-party payment providers
Client feedback – including reviews or testimonials where provided
Technical data – including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

We do not knowingly collect special category data through our website unless you voluntarily provide it as part of a legal enquiry.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide legal services
To manage appointments, consultations, and client relationships
To process payments and manage billing
To send newsletters, legal updates, and marketing communications where consent has been given
To administer and improve our website and services
To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract – where processing is necessary to provide legal services or respond to enquiries
Legal obligation – where required to comply with regulatory or legal duties
Legitimate interests – for business administration, service improvement, and website analytics
Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Marketing Communications

We may send marketing or newsletter communications by email where you have opted in. These communications are managed
via platforms including Mailchimp and LEAP.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in our emails or by contacting us at
law@howardandco.co.uk.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. These include:

Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Ads tracking
Meta (Facebook) Pixel

A cookie consent banner is displayed on our website, allowing you to manage your preferences. Non-essential cookies are only set with your consent.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

Email marketing platforms
Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
Payment processors
IT support and marketing service providers

All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with data protection legislation. We do not sell personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK or EU. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place,
such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to ensure your data remains protected.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal,
regulatory, and professional requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request rectification of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact law@howardandco.co.uk.

11. Children’s Data

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data relating to children.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss,
misuse, or disclosure.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Howard & Co Solicitors LLP
4 Victoria Rd, Barnsley S70 2BB
Email: law@howardandco.co.uk