Privacy Policy

This policy explains how VW Associates handles personal information collected through this website. It does not cover information provided in the course of a client engagement, which is governed by our engagement terms and our professional obligations.

Information we collect

• Information you provide directly, including your name, email address, telephone number, organisation and the content of any enquiry submitted through our forms.
• Information relating to subscriptions, where you ask to receive legal updates or firm news.
• Limited technical information generated when you visit, such as pages requested and general device information, used to keep the website secure and functioning.

How we use information

• To respond to enquiries and to consider whether we are able to act.
• To carry out conflict checks and other acceptance procedures.
• To send publications and updates you have asked to receive.
• To maintain the security and integrity of this website.
• To comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations.

Legal basis

We process personal information where you have consented, where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering an engagement, where we have a legitimate interest in operating and securing this website, and where processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.

Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers who support the operation of this website, our email systems and our client relationship records, in each case under contractual obligations of confidentiality and security. We may disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or professional obligation.

Retention

We retain enquiry correspondence for as long as necessary to respond and to maintain records of acceptance decisions, and thereafter for the period required by our professional and statutory obligations. Subscription details are retained until you unsubscribe.

Security

We maintain technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. No transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and you should not send confidential or privileged material through this website.

Your choices

• You may unsubscribe from any communication we send at any time.
• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to our professional and legal record-keeping obligations.
• You may withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

Cookies

This website is built to function without advertising or tracking cookies. Where any cookie or similar technology is introduced, this policy will be updated to describe its purpose and the choices available to you.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The version published on this page is the current version.

Contact

For any question about this policy or to make a request, write to info@vwiplaw.com. See also our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.