Makers Counsel Limited (“Makers Counsel”, “we”) is committed to protecting your personal data.

This policy explains how personal data is collected, used and looked after, and your rights in relation to it.

Who we are

Makers Counsel Limited is a company registered in England and Wales and acts as the data controller for the personal data processed through this website and in the course of providing services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: data@makerscounsel.com

The data we collect

Personal data may be collected when you interact with us or use this website.

This may include:

• Contact details such as name, email address and any information provided in an enquiry

• Professional information such as role, company and area of interest

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type and how you use the website

How we collect data

Personal data is collected:

• directly from you (for example, through contact forms or email)

• automatically through your use of this website

• from publicly available sources where relevant

How we use your data

Personal data is used to:

• respond to enquiries

• provide services

• manage ongoing relationships

• operate and improve the website

Processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interests, contract, legal obligations, or consent where required.

Analytics

Technical information about your visit may be collected to understand how the website is used and to improve performance. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited and general site interactions.

This information is provided to Squarespace, the website hosting and analytics provider.

Sharing your data

Personal data may be shared with:

• service providers that support the operation of the business (including hosting and analytics providers)

• professional advisers

• regulatory or legal authorities where required

These providers are only permitted to use personal data as necessary to deliver their services.

Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Your rights

You have rights in relation to your personal data, including:

• access

• correction

• deletion (in certain circumstances)

• restriction or objection to processing

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Security

Appropriate measures are in place to protect personal data and prevent unauthorised access or misuse.

Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.