Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/04/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Stocker Family Law (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website or interact with us in any capacity. We are committed to protecting your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as regulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

1. Who We Are

Stocker Family Law is a legal brand associated with Elizabeth Stocker, a consultant solicitor practising in England and Wales. Elizabeth Stocker provides legal services through affiliated law firms and does not operate as an independent regulated law firm.

Stocker Family Law operates as a marketing and client engagement platform, facilitating enquiries and connecting individuals with legal services provided via those affiliated firms.

We are responsible for the processing of personal data as outlined in this policy in relation to enquiries and interactions through this platform.

2. What Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Postal address

• Financial information relevant to your enquiry (where voluntarily provided)

• Any additional information you choose to provide via forms, emails, or other communications

Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Time zone setting

• Browser plug-in types

• Operating system and platform

• Information about your visit, including pages viewed, page response times, errors, and duration of visits

Social Media Data

If you interact with us through social media platforms, we may collect data from your public profile such as your name, profile image, or contact details, depending on your privacy settings.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose

• Contract: Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract or to fulfil a contractual obligation

• Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to process your data

• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, provided your rights do not override those interests

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to enquiries and assess your legal requirements

• Facilitate referral to appropriate affiliated law firms where relevant

• Communicate with you regarding your enquiry

• Improve our website and service offering

• Maintain internal records

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not provide legal services directly through this website. Any legal advice or representation is provided through the appropriate regulated law firm.

5. Marketing and Communications

Where you have provided consent, we may use your data to:

• Send relevant updates or information about services

• Share insights or content related to family law

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us directly.

We do not engage in unsolicited marketing without a lawful basis.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with:

• Affiliated law firms: Where necessary to progress your enquiry or provide legal services

• Service providers: Including website hosting, email systems, and administrative support

• Professional advisers: Where required for legal or regulatory compliance

• Regulatory or legal authorities: Where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Analyse website traffic

• Improve functionality and user experience

• Ensure website security

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our website cookie banner. Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request erasure of your data, where applicable

• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

• Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the lawful basis

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Data Transfers Outside the UK

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy regulations, to protect your data.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While we take all reasonable steps, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

This version was last updated on 03/04/2026.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Stocker Family Law
📧 Email: info@stockerfamilylaw.co.uk
☎ Tel: 01865 955476

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk.