Privacy Policy

John Barkers Solicitors (the "Firm") is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.

John Barkers Solicitors, being solicitors are subject to regulation by Solicitors Regulatory Authority that provides a code of conduct governing the relationship between ourselves and others.

By accessing the website and registering to view our question and answer section of the website you are not deemed to be a client.

This privacy policy clarifies the relationship between you and the Firm.

When you register for our services we need to know your name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number and mobile number(s). We also need to know which of our services you are interested in and how you came to know of our Firm.

We gather this information to allow us to process your registration and to contact you to discuss how our Firm may be able to assist you. The relevant information is then used by us and our agents to communicate with you.

We may also use aggregate information and statistics for the purposes of monitoring website usage in order to help us develop the website and our services and may provide such aggregate information to third parties. These statistics will not include information that can be used to identify the individual.

We do not release personal details to any other party other than the Law Society (and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority). We will in the dealing of your matter need to release information to government organisations in the normal course of the matter should we become formally instructed or if required by enforcement agencies in accordance with Law Society guidance.

In some instances we may do joint information leaflets with other businesses. In such instances we will not release your details but may directly contact you supplying information about some services offered.

2. Our use of cookies and other information gathering technologies

Our web site may store a piece of code on your computer (commonly known as a cookie) to help us monitor who enters our website and to allow you to register onto the site more quickly. This can help us to monitor what parts of the site you visit. There are settings in most web browsers which prevent these from being stored on your computer and if you are unhappy about this please refer to your web browser's help section to disable this option. This will may prevent you from accessing some parts of the site however. We also track user usage of the website using Google Analytics Software, provided by Google Inc. This tracking information is anonymous and is used for statistical purposes.

3. How we protect your information

The internet is not a secure medium. However we have put in place various security procedures as set out in this policy.

Any information entered into this website is stored in an encrypted format and removed from the server within 24 hours.

We also keep your information confidential. The internal procedures of Information Commissioners Office cover the storage, access and disclosure of your information.

4. Sale of business

If this business is sold or integrated with another business your details may be disclosed to our advisors and any prospective purchasers and their advisors and will be passed on to the new owners of the business.

5. Updating your details

If any of the information that you have provided to John Barkers Solicitor changes, for example if you change your e-mail address, name or if you wish to cancel your registration, please let us know the correct details by sending an e-mail to Mr Stones, Solicitor and Partner with the Firm at jcs@jbarkers.co.uk.

6. Your consent

By submitting your information you consent to the use of that information as set out in this policy. If we change our privacy policy we will post the changes on this page, and may place notices on the other pages of the website, so that you may be aware of the information we collect and how we use it at all times. We will also e-mail you should we make any changes so that you may consent to our use of your information in that way. Continued use of the service will signify that you agree to any such changes.

Owing to the global nature of the Internet infrastructure, the information you provide may be transferred in transit to countries outside the European Economic Area to do not have similar protections in place regarding your data and its use as set out in this policy. However, we have taken the steps outlines above to try to improve the security of your information. By submitting your information you connect to these transfers.

7. How to contact John Barkers Solicitors

We welcome your views about our website and our privacy policy. If you would like to contact us with any queries or comments please send an e-mail to Mr Stones, Solicitor and Partner with the Firm at jcs@jbarkers.co.uk.