Client enquiry details
The basics, nothing wasteful.
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
Privacy policy UK
Privacy Policy
Your contracts are confidential. Your data is guarded. Stratton & Scott Drafting only processes what we need to draft, review, and deliver legal documentation, and we do it under UK privacy compliance rules.
Last updated: 17 July 2026. Need the short version? We minimise data, lock it down, and keep the paperwork honest.
Confidential by design
Sensitive briefing notes, party names, and contract terms stay restricted to essential personnel.
1. What data we collect
Why collect anything more than we need? We keep the intake lean so your enquiry stays focused, and your file doesn’t become a cluttered archive.
Brief content
Only what’s needed to draft properly.
- Contract requirements
- Party names
- Commercial terms and instructions
Payment information
Handled by third-party processors.
We may receive payment transaction confirmations, but we don’t store full card details on our systems. That’s the line, and we keep it clear.
We use encrypted transfer, access controls, and limited retention to protect client data. How strict is strict enough? For legal work, it has to be serious.
No loose files. No broad sharing. Only what law and delivery require.
6
Years retained after engagement ends
2. How we use your data
We don’t process information for the sake of it. Every use has a purpose, and every purpose is tied to the service you’ve asked for.
Purpose-led processing
NO NOISE // NO SPAMWe use your information to draft contracts, prepare legal documentation, manage your engagement, and meet legal obligations such as tax and regulatory record keeping. Marketing emails? Not without explicit consent. Why would we treat that lightly?
- Drafting and review of legal documents
- Clear communication about your matter
- Accounting, tax, and compliance records
- No promotional use without consent
What we won’t do
We don’t sell client data. We don’t share it with third parties for their own marketing. We don’t over-collect. Clean process. Plain answer.
Legal basis
Processing is limited to contract performance, legal obligation, and, where needed, your consent. That’s the framework. Nothing vague.
3. Data storage and security
Security isn’t a decorative word here. It’s the system. We keep matters contained, traceable, and protected from unnecessary access.
Storage controls
Locked in transit and at rest.
Files are stored on UK-based systems with encryption enabled, and access is restricted to essential personnel only. That means fewer touchpoints, fewer risks, and a tighter chain of custody.
Encrypted workflows
Transfer and storage are encrypted. If a file moves, it moves safely.
Essential access only
Only team members who need the file can open it. Simple rule, serious effect.
Retention period
We retain records for six years after the engagement ends, because UK legal and accounting requirements don’t leave much room for guesswork. Need to know why that matters? It keeps both sides protected.
4. Your rights and contact
You stay in control of your personal data. Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection — the full set. Need help exercising a right? Just ask.
How to reach us
Email [email protected] with your request, and we’ll deal with it without unnecessary delay. If you’re unhappy with our response, you can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Updates and acceptance
We may update this policy from time to time, and continued use of our services means you accept the latest version. Want the terms as well? Read the service terms or contact us directly. Straight answer, no detours.