Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Silk & Parchment ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, this policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage our legal services or interact with our digital platforms.

2. Data Collection & Usage

As a boutique firm specialising in international trade law and contract negotiation, we collect information necessary to fulfill our professional duties. This includes:

• Identity data (name, professional titles, passport information for KYC).
• Contact details (business address, email, phone number).
• Commercial details (contractual terms, trade dispute documentation, negotiation history).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data primarily under the following legal grounds:

1. Contractual Necessity: To provide the legal drafting and review services for which you have engaged us.
2. Legal Obligation: To comply with UK anti-money laundering (AML) and professional ethics regulations.
3. Legitimate Interests: For the efficient management of our legal practice and the improvement of our services.

4. Data Security

Protecting the confidentiality of your commercial agreements is paramount. We employ enterprise-grade encryption and secure document management systems to ensure that your contracts remain accessible only to authorized personnel.

Our commitment to security reflects the precision and agility of modern commerce.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK law, you have specific rights regarding your data, including the right to access, rectify, or request the erasure of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].