Privacy & Cookie Policy

VePillai & Co is dedicated to upholding the privacy of all visitors to its website, including clients, potential clients, and affiliated third parties. This Privacy and Cookie Policy elucidates how we safeguard and utilize the information provided to us or retained about you. This policy is designed to empower you with an understanding of your rights concerning the information we hold.

This policy exclusively pertains to information about identifiable individuals.

Information Gathered from Our Website

You may opt to furnish personal information to us when you register on our website, typically done via the ‘Contact Us’ link. The data we may request includes your name, email address, mobile telephone number, and any pertinent details you provide in the narrative box.

We also collect information automatically about your website access and usage through cookies and other analytical technologies. Details of our data collection methods are outlined in the ‘Cookie’ section below. Your IP address, which is a numeric code identifying a computer on the internet, may be used to gather internet traffic data and information on your browser type and computer. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you may adjust your browser settings, unless they are necessary for delivering our website or services.

Information Gathered from Third Parties

Additionally, we may acquire information about you from legitimate third parties, such as existing clients, courts, government institutions (e.g., Home Office, Police Station), and other relevant entities associated with your enquiry or requirements.

How Does VePillai & Co Use Your Information?

We utilize your information for specific purposes, including:

• Providing information regarding the services we offer, including legal advice, assistance, or representation.

• Introducing our legal services to you.

• Responding to queries raised through our website's ‘Contact Us’ option.

• Complying with statutory and regulatory obligations.

• Addressing feedback, queries, or complaints.

We may also use collected information for marketing and business development purposes, such as providing updates on relevant areas of our service, sending newsletters, and informing you about activities and events.

Information gathered through cookies and similar analytical technologies is used to analyze website visits, improve the visitor experience, and enhance technical performance. We do not use this data to personally identify you or make decisions about you.

Legitimate Grounds for Processing Your Information

We must have a lawful basis for processing your information, which may include our legitimate interests, your consent, or compliance with legal obligations.

Marketing

If you become a client, we may use your personal information for marketing purposes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You have the option to opt-out of receiving direct marketing materials from us.

Disclosure of Your Information

Your information may be stored on our UK-based computers and accessed by staff working in the UK. We may transfer your information to third parties, such as barristers or specialists, and disclose information as required by law or in corporate restructuring scenarios.

Protection of Your Information

We have implemented administrative, technical, and physical controls to mitigate the risk of unauthorized processing or disclosure of your personal information. When transferring information to third parties, we ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including access, rectification, erasure, and objection. We will respond to your requests within the statutory time period.

Changes to This Policy

We may modify this policy as our business evolves or in accordance with applicable laws. Any changes will be communicated in advance, where possible.

Cookies

Cookies, including tracking cookies, are used for website functionality and analytics. We utilize Google Analytics cookies for tracking purposes and a tracking cookie to remember your preferences.

Disclaimer

The materials on our website serve informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Use of this site does not establish a lawyer-client relationship, and communication through this site is not confidential or privileged.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us via email as per our contact page.