Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26/06/2026

Introduction

At CQ & Co., we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal data when you:

  • visit our website;
  • contact us;
  • enquire about our legal services; or
  • instruct us to act on your behalf.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how your personal data is handled.

Who We Are

CQ & Co. is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Address:
32B High Street, Burnham, Slough SL1 7JP

Telephone:
[Phone Number]

Email:
[Email Address]

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

The Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following personal data:

Identity Information

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport or identification details (where required)
  • Immigration documentation (where applicable)

Contact Information

  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address

Business Information

  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Company registration information
  • Business contact details

Legal Matter Information

Information relating to your legal enquiry or instructions, including documents and correspondence you provide to us.

Financial Information

Where necessary, we may collect payment information and billing details.

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage information
  • Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • respond to enquiries;
  • assess whether we can act for you;
  • provide legal advice and representation;
  • administer client matters;
  • prepare legal documents;
  • verify your identity;
  • comply with anti-money laundering requirements;
  • communicate with you;
  • manage payments and invoices;
  • improve our website and services;
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
  • establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Our Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract where processing is necessary to provide legal services.
  • Legal obligation where we are required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.
  • Legitimate interests where processing is necessary for the operation and improvement of our business, provided your interests do not override ours.
  • Consent where you have agreed to receive marketing communications or where consent is otherwise required.
  • Establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, where applicable.

Where we process special category personal data, we do so only where permitted under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Confidentiality

As a law firm, we are subject to strict professional duties of confidentiality.

Any information you provide in connection with legal advice or legal representation will be treated confidentially, subject to our legal and regulatory obligations.

Please note that contacting us through this website or submitting an enquiry does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Such a relationship only arises once we have agreed to act for you.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data where necessary with:

  • barristers and counsel;
  • expert witnesses;
  • courts and tribunals;
  • government departments;
  • the Home Office (where applicable);
  • Companies House;
  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC);
  • regulatory authorities;
  • banks and payment providers;
  • professional advisers;
  • IT providers and cloud hosting providers;
  • document management providers; and
  • other service providers who assist us in operating our practice.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to process it lawfully.

We do not sell your personal data.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the UK GDPR.

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

Although we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • providing legal services;
  • complying with legal obligations;
  • satisfying regulatory requirements;
  • resolving disputes; and
  • enforcing our legal rights.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of legal matter and applicable legal requirements.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic and enhance user experience.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For further information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send updates about our legal services, publications or events.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

  • clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails; or
  • contacting us directly.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • request erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to processing based on legitimate interests;
  • request transfer of your personal data (where applicable);
  • withdraw consent where processing relies on consent; and
  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Making a Complaint

If you are concerned about how we handle your personal data, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for data protection.

The ICO can be contacted via its website at https://ico.org.uk/.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, regulatory guidance or our business practices.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of your personal data, please contact:

CQ & Co.

Address
32B High Street, Burnham, Slough SL1 7JP

Telephone
[Phone Number]

Email
[Email Address]

Website Enquiries

Submitting an enquiry through this website does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Please do not send confidential, privileged or time-sensitive information until we have confirmed that we are able to act for you and have formally accepted your instructions.