Privacy policy
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Barton Legal Limited is committed to safeguarding the privacy of visitors to its website. Please read the following policy to understand how your information will be treated.
Please note that this privacy policy may be amended from time to time without notice. By using this website, or providing any personal data, including sensitive personal data, to the company via the website or e-mail address provided on the website, you are indicating your agreement to be bound by this privacy policy and consenting to the use of your personal data as set out in this policy.
Where we change or amend the privacy policy, we will publish the updated policy on the website. You are encouraged to review this privacy policy periodically as it may change. Any changes will take effect immediately upon publication. Certain provisions of the privacy policy may be superseded by expressly designated legal notices or terms and conditions located on particular pages of the website. By continuing to use the website after this policy has been modified, you agree to be bound by such future revisions.
Personal Data
You may be asked to provide personal data to receive information about the company or to register for events or any subscription services. The personal information provided will allow the company to deliver services to you, as well as allowing for confirmation of your identity and maintenance of your account.
You may be contacted by phone, email or by post for research purposes relating to the website or to research opinion on proposed legal or business developments.
When you register for any subscription services, the information you provide is for the company’s purposes only. It is not shared with any third party organisations, individuals or entities. However, third party processors may be used to conduct research, process data or maintain this website, content or other services.
Cookies
As you would expect, visits to the website are monitored, principally to ensure that it is easy to navigate, identify the areas that are of particular interest to visitors and generally improve the website and the company’s services. In common with most websites, this website uses cookies - small data files which are downloaded to your computer to show that your computer has visited the website before.
You do not have to accept cookies. The "Help" section on the menu bar of most internet browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie and how to disable cookies altogether. If you disable cookies you will still be able to view the website.
Third-party websites
This website may contain links to other websites which are outside of the company’s control and are not covered by this privacy policy. If you access other websites using the links provided, the operators of these websites may collect information from you which will be used by them in accordance with their data protection policy, which may differ from this one.
Accessing and updating your information
You may request a copy of the information held in relation to you at any time by contacting the company at its registered office.
If your details change, please let someone at Barton Legal Limited know.
Security
The company employs appropriate technical security measures to protect your personal information and ensure that it is not accessed by unauthorised persons. Information storage is on secure computers in a locked information centre and information is encrypted wherever possible. The company’s security procedures also provide that proof of identification may be requested before personal information is released to you. The company undergoes periodic reviews of its security policies and procedures to ensure that Barton Legal Limited’s systems are secure and protected.
Confidentiality and data protection
It is acknowledged that the information you provide may be confidential. The confidentiality of your information will be maintained and protected in accordance with the company’s privacy policy and all applicable laws.
Policies
Health and Safety Policy: Barton Legal Limited has a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy to make sure that employees can work safely and securely, with no risk to themselves or those around them.
Charities: One main charity has been adopted in recent years on which to focus fundraising activities – Rawdon Fun Day.
In addition, smaller, one-off donations are made to charities, organisations and individuals, usually where there is a link with company employees, the legal profession or the local community.
Pro Bono: Barton Legal Limited encourages and supports legal pro bono work carried out by its staff and partners.
Diversity: Barton Legal Limited is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in its own policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which it has influence.
This applies to Barton Legal Limited’s professional dealings with staff and directors, other solicitors, barristers, clients and third parties. Barton Legal Limited intends to treat everyone equally and with same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of their disability, gender, marital status, age, race, racial group, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
People: The company aims to provide an open, challenging and participative environment for all its employees. Employee development expectations are identified through regular reviews and the company endeavours to ensure that pay and benefits are competitive. Barton Legal employees are expected to understand and abide by the company's core values.
