Privacy policy.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Paulin (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects and uses personal data when you visit this website, submit an enquiry, or otherwise contact me.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Who I Am
Michael Paulin is a practising barrister specialising in tax disputes and litigation.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, I am the data controller in respect of personal data processed through this website and in the course of responding to enquiries.
What Personal Data I May Collect
Name and contact details;
Details provided in enquiry forms or correspondence;
Information relating to your legal issue or tax dispute;
Technical data relating to your use of the website (including IP address, browser type, device information and usage analytics);
Cookie and tracking data where applicable.
How Personal Data Is Collected
When you complete a contact or enquiry form;
When you contact me by email or telephone;
When you browse or interact with the website;
When analytics or advertising tools record website usage data.
How I Use Personal Data
To respond to enquiries;
To assess whether I am able to accept instructions;
To provide legal services where instructed;
To administer and improve the website;
To monitor website traffic and performance;
To analyse the effectiveness of advertising and marketing activity.
Lawful Basis for Processing
To take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract;
For the performance of a contract;
For compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
For legitimate interests in administering my practice and website;
Where required, on the basis of consent (including certain cookies/tracking technologies).
Sensitive / Special Category Data
Given the nature of legal enquiries, you may provide sensitive or confidential information when making contact.
Please do not provide extensive confidential documentation or sensitive personal data unless requested to do so.
Any such data provided will be handled in accordance with applicable professional and legal obligations.
Sharing of Personal Data
Personal data may be shared where necessary with professional advisers or service providers assisting in the administration of my practice;
IT, website hosting, analytics and software providers;
Regulatory or legal bodies where required by law or professional obligation.
Personal data is not sold to third parties.
Website Analytics and Advertising Tools
This website may use analytics and advertising technologies, including tools provided by third-party platforms such as Google and LinkedIn, to understand website usage, assess advertising effectiveness, and improve marketing performance.
These tools may collect technical and behavioural data relating to your use of the website.
Further information is provided in the Cookie Policy.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for so long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, compliance with professional and legal obligations, and maintaining records of instructions and correspondence.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the matter.
Your Rights
The right to request access to your personal data;
The right to request rectification of inaccurate data;
The right to request erasure in certain circumstances;
The right to object to certain processing;
The right to request restriction of processing;
The right to data portability where applicable.
Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.
Contact
Michael Paulin
1 Crown Office Row
Temple
London EC4Y 7HH
020 7797 7500
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page.