Section XII — Privacy & Data Protection
Privacy.
Confidentiality is the first instrument of the Firm. Data protection is its codified expression.
01 · Controller
Strathmore & Voss International, LLP — a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales — acts as data controller in respect of all information submitted through this site or to the Firm directly.
02 · Information received
The Firm receives only the information you elect to provide: identity, instructing institution, secure contact, and a brief redacted statement of matter submitted through the Secure Intake form, or equivalent material submitted by direct correspondence.
03 · Lawful basis
Information is processed on the basis of (a) the legitimate interests of the Firm in evaluating prospective instruction, (b) the performance of any engagement entered into, and (c) compliance with the Firm's professional and legal obligations.
04 · Retention
Submissions that do not result in engagement are retained within the Firm's encrypted intake vault for the period required to demonstrate professional diligence — typically twenty-four months — and are then permanently expunged. Engaged matters are retained in accordance with the Firm's archival protocol.
05 · Disclosure
The Firm does not sell, transfer, or share information with third parties for marketing purposes — none. Disclosure is made only (i) to a Practice Principal of the Firm, (ii) to qualified counsel on the express written instruction of the submitting party, or (iii) where compelled by competent legal authority.
06 · Your rights
Subject to professional confidentiality, you may request access to, correction of, or erasure of information held by the Firm by writing to inquiries@strathmoreandvoss.com.
07 · Cookies
This site uses no advertising, analytics, or third-party tracking cookies. Strictly necessary session cookies may be set to support the Secure Intake form.
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