Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 22, 2024
Introduction and Scope of Privacy
Harry Fessler Law (the "Firm") is a British-based legal practice providing global legal services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and international standards such as the CCPA. This policy explains how we collect and process information through our website, harryfesslerlaw.com, and during the course of our professional engagement with clients worldwide.
Information Collection and Professional Use
To provide high-level legal representation and maintain our regulatory obligations as a sole practitioner firm, we collect specific data necessary for conflict checks, identity verification, and case management.
- Information provided directly by you through our mandatory client intake form, which must be downloaded, completed, and returned via email, including your full name, contact details, and sensitive case-related information.
- Technical data collected automatically when you navigate our site, such as your IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and operating system, to ensure our global digital infrastructure remains secure and accessible.
- The primary purpose of data collection is to facilitate legal consultations, fulfill UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and execute legal strategies for cases spanning both domestic and international jurisdictions.
Data Security, Sharing, and Global Rights
As a firm handling sensitive global litigation and advisory matters, Harry Fessler Law implements stringent technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- We do not sell personal data to third parties; information is only disclosed to necessary stakeholders such as co-counsel, expert witnesses, or judicial bodies when required for the advancement of your legal matter.
- All digital correspondence and submitted intake forms are processed through secure, encrypted channels to maintain the highest level of solicitor-client confidentiality across all borders.
- Under global data protection laws, you have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing activities by contacting the Firm directly.
Policy Amendments and Contact Procedures
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in international legal standards or our internal administrative procedures. Clients and visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to ensure they are aware of our current data handling practices.
If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact Harry Fessler directly via email at legal@harryfesslerlaw.com to initiate a formal inquiry.