Privacy & Cookie Policy

This website is operated by Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP Solicitors (referred to as "Blackett Hart & Pratt/BHP/BHP Law/we/our/us"). BHP Law is a multi-disciplinary law firm based in the North of England and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The following are trading names or divisions of BHP:
BHP Law;
References in these terms to BHP are also to trading names and divisions listed above.
As a user of the BHP website you (referred to as "you/your") acknowledge that any use of the website including any transactions you make ("use/using") is also subject to the privacy policy below (which includes any other important hyper-linked sections e.g. Website Terms of Use).
 

Please:

  • Read through these terms and conditions carefully before using the website
  • Print a copy for future reference.

This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you use this website, or that is generated in the course of the services we provide. 

 
What information do we collect about you?

We collect information about you when you voluntarily complete our enquiry forms, send us a message or contact us by any other means of communication. Website usage information is collected using cookies.

We endeavour to take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. Our electronic systems are protected through the use of firewalls and anti-virus software. All data is further protected and held as part of our disaster recovery plan. However, we cannot guarantee the security of any data you disclose online. You accept the inherent security risks of providing information and dealing online over the internet and will not hold us responsible for any breach of security unless this is due to our negligence or wilful default.

 
How will we use the information about you?
 

We collect information about you only when it is needed to provide services you have enquired about, or asked us to provide, or to respond to your requests for information.

BHP Law will not share your information for marketing purposes with companies outside of Blackett Hart & Pratt LLP.

In carrying out your matter, it may be necessary to send your details to relevant third parties. We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal information for their own purpose and only permit them to process your personal data for specified purpose and in accordance with our instructions.
 

Data protection registration
 

We are registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. Our data protection registration can be found here: https://ico.org.uk
 

Marketing
 

From time to time we would like to send you information about the services that BHP Law offer which may be of interest to you. If you have consented to receive marketing, you may opt out of our communications at a later date. You have a right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes.
 

Access to your information & correction
 

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of this information, please email John Pratt at datarequest@bhplaw.co.uk or write to us at:

John Pratt, BHP Law, Westgate House, Faverdale, Darlington, DL3 0PZ

If the information we hold about you is excessive we may make a small charge for this service.

We want to make sure that your personal information is accurate and up to date.

You may ask us to correct or remove information which you think is inaccurate.
 

 Cookies on our website
 

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. We use cookies so that we can give you a better experience when you return to our website.

For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, you can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above website will tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result.
 

Other websites
 

Our website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies

Changes to our privacy policy
 

Our privacy policy is regularly reviewed.
 

How to contact us for the purpose of data request information:
 

Email: datarequest@bhplaw.co.uk
Write: BHP Law, Westgate House, Faverdale, Darlington, DL3 0PZ

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