Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Clause & Effect provides administrative, procedural and guidance-based support services to individuals and businesses.

We are not solicitors, barristers, accountants, or regulated legal advisers, and we do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation.

For the purposes of data protection law, Clause & Effect acts as the Data Controller in respect of personal data processed through this website and in the course of providing our services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

Name and contact details, including email address and telephone number
Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or using our services
Documents, correspondence, or records you choose to share with us
Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

We only collect personal data that is necessary to provide administrative and guidance-based support.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data only for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries and assessing whether we can assist
Providing administrative, procedural and guidance-based support
Communicating with you about your matter
Maintaining internal records and service delivery
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data to provide legal advice or legal representation.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection law under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent, where you voluntarily contact us or provide information
Performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
Legitimate interests, to operate and protect our business
Legal obligations, where processing is required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. No Legal Advice or Decision-Making

Any personal data provided to Clause & Effect is used solely for administrative and guidance purposes.

Clause & Effect does not:

Interpret the law
Provide legal opinions or legal strategy
Assess legal merits, prospects, or outcomes
Make decisions on your behalf

All decisions, actions and submissions remain your responsibility.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

Personal data will only be shared where:

You have expressly authorised or requested it
It is necessary to provide administrative support
We are legally required to do so

We do not communicate with courts, councils, suppliers, employers, or other third parties on your behalf unless you choose to do so yourself.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal data, including:

Secure email and communication systems
Restricted access to personal information
Data minimisation and confidentiality practices

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and information is provided at your discretion.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to:

Provide services
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Protect our legal and business interests

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure where applicable
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting us at:

clause.effect@zohomail.eu

10. Vulnerable Individuals

Where we assist vulnerable individuals, personal data is handled with additional care and sensitivity.

Vulnerability does not change the nature or scope of our services, which remain administrative and guidance-based only.

11. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and understand usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or our services.

The most current version will always be available on our website.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: