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1. Introduction

Female Founders Legal Ltd("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us.

 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms described herein. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

 

Female Founders Legal Ltd provides legal consultancy services and resources specifically tailored to female entrepreneurs and founders. We understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy in the legal context and take our obligations seriously.

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2. Information We Collect
 

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Business information including company name, industry, stage of business, and jurisdiction of incorporation

• Account credentials when you register for our platform or services

• Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

• Communications and correspondence you send to us

• Information provided in forms, surveys, or questionnaires

• Legal matter details and documents shared in the course of receiving legal services

 

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our digital services, we may automatically collect:

• Log data including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited

• Device information such as hardware model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information

• Usage data including features accessed, time spent on pages, and interactions with our platform

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 for more details)

• Location data, where permitted by your device settings

 

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Business partners and referral sources

• Social media platforms if you connect your accounts or interact with our social media content

• Publicly available databases and information sources

• Payment processors and financial institutions

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3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

 

3.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• To deliver legal services and resources to you

• To process your transactions and manage your account

• To personalise your experience on our platform

• To improve and develop our services and offerings

• To respond to your enquiries, comments, and requests

 

3.2 Communication and Marketing

• To send you service-related communications, including confirmations, updates, and administrative messages

• To provide you with newsletters, legal updates, and information about events and resources (with your consent)

• To respond to your questions and provide customer support

• To notify you about changes to our services or this Privacy Policy

 

3.3 Legal and Compliance

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations

• To enforce our terms of service and other agreements

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Female Founders Legal, our clients, and others

• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues
  
   

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU Users)

For users in the United Kingdom and European Union, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

 

• Contractual Necessity: Processing required to perform a contract with you or to take steps before entering into a contract

• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests

• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes

 

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

 

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

 

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

 

5.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are restricted from using it for any purpose other than providing services to us.

 

5.2 Professional Advisors

In connection with the provision of legal services, we may share your information with barristers, solicitors, accountants, and other professional advisors on a need-to-know basis, subject to confidentiality obligations.

 

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, the safety of others, or to investigate fraud.

 

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

 

For legal matters, we are obligated to retain client files and associated information in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules and legal retention requirements. Typically, this may be for a minimum of 6 years following the conclusion of a matter, though longer retention may be required in certain circumstances.

 

Marketing and communications data is retained until you withdraw your consent or opt out. You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal retention obligations) by contacting us at the details provided in Section 11.

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7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to improve our services.

• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.

• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (only with your consent).

 

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. 

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

 

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols

• Secure access controls and authentication procedures

• Regular security assessments and audits

• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality

• Physical security measures for our premises and systems

 

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to take steps to protect your own information, including using strong passwords and keeping your login credentials confidential.
 

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

 

• Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances

• Right to Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your information

• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format

• Right to Object: The right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Rights relating to automated decisions that significantly affect you

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

 

If you are located in the UK or EU and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or your local data protection authority.

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10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@femalefounderslegal.com

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email (if we have your contact details) or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

 

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.