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UK Law Reference

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 March 2026

1. Who We Are

UK Law Reference ("we", "us", "our") operates the website uklawreference.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and lawfully in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate this free educational resource:

  • Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data such as pages visited, time on site, referral source, and device type. This helps us understand which legal topics are most useful to our visitors.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., dark mode preference, language selection). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
  • Search Queries: Searches performed on the site are processed locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — specifically, the interest in providing and improving a free legal education resource. We do not process any special category data.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Anonymous, aggregated analytics data may be processed by our hosting provider solely for performance monitoring.

5. Data Retention

Anonymous usage data is retained for up to 26 months. Cookie preferences are stored locally on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request rectification of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

7. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external resources such as legislation.gov.uk and BAILII. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is an educational resource suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: privacy@uklawreference.co.uk