Privacy
Policy
M&B Solicitors and Barristers (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect through staging.mydivorce.law (the “Site”), how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
1. Who we are
M&B Solicitors and Barristers is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.
Registered address: 194 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GW, Wales
SRA ID: 809590
2. What personal data we collect
When you purchase a package through the Site, we collect:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details (processed directly by Stripe — we do not store your card details ourselves)
We also collect limited technical data automatically via cookies, such as your IP address and how you use the Site — see our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
- Process your order and take payment
- Provide the service package you’ve purchased, including sending you the relevant information and confirmation emails
- Respond to enquiries or support requests
- Understand how the Site is used, to improve it (only where you’ve consented to analytics cookies)
- Meet our legal obligations, such as keeping financial records
4. Our legal basis for processing
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Processing your order and payment | Performance of a contract with you |
| Responding to enquiries | Performance of a contract / legitimate interests |
| Keeping financial records | Legal obligation |
| Analytics cookies | Your consent |
5. Who we share your data with
We share personal data with the following third parties, only as needed to run the Site and deliver our service:
- Stripe — to process payments securely. Stripe may transfer data outside the UK; this is covered by appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses). See Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — to understand Site usage, where you’ve consented. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Any professional advisers or authorities where required by law.
We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
6. How long we keep your data
We keep order and payment-related records for as long as required by law (typically [X] years for financial/tax purposes — confirm with your accountant). Contact details are kept for as long as needed to provide our service, after which they are deleted or anonymised.
7. Data security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including secure hosting and encrypted payment processing via Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data, where applicable
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. for analytics cookies), without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your data properly.
9. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].