Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11 February 2026

Blackstone Legal Costing UK Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website, http://www.bstoneuk.legal and to safeguarding the personal data entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, and outlines your rights under applicable data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (“PECR”).

1. Data Controller

Blackstone Legal Costing UK Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

ICO Registration Number: ZC092725
Registered Office: Unit 7, Atlas Business Park, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5JT

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Company or organisation details
Information submitted via website contact forms
Correspondence sent by email or telephone
Information relating to enquiries about our services
Marketing preferences (where you have opted in)

Technical Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Time zone setting
Operating system and platform
Website usage data

Where analytical cookies are used, this information is collected only where you have provided consent via our cookie banner.

We do not intentionally collect special category data through our website. Where such data is provided in the course of delivering professional services, it will be processed in accordance with applicable law and subject to appropriate safeguards.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data only where permitted by law, including to:

Respond to enquiries and provide requested information
Deliver our professional services
Manage our relationship with clients and prospective clients
Improve website functionality and performance
Send legal updates or marketing communications where you have opted in
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent
Where you have provided consent (for example, accepting analytical cookies or opting in to marketing communications).

Legitimate Interests
To operate and improve our business, respond to enquiries, and ensure website security, provided your rights are not overridden.

Performance of a Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide services to you.

Legal Obligation
Where we are required to comply with statutory or regulatory duties.

You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie preferences tool on our website (where applicable) or by contacting us.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR.

Strictly necessary cookies are always active, as they are essential for the operation and security of the website.

Non-essential cookies (including analytical cookies) are only placed on your device if you provide consent through our cookie banner.

You may manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings tool available on our website.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

IT and website service providers
Cloud hosting providers
Professional advisers
Regulatory authorities or courts where required
Third parties involved in legal proceedings, subject to confidentiality obligations

All third parties are required to process personal data lawfully and securely.

7. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

UK adequacy regulations; or
International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or approved contractual clauses.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Retention periods are determined by reference to the nature of the data, the purpose of processing, and applicable legal requirements.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your personal data
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Not be subject to automated decision-making

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

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.

10. Security

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

Access to personal data is limited to those who have a legitimate business need.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (including LinkedIn). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Email: Rebecca.Humble@bstoneuk.legal
Telephone: 0333 305 0575
Address: Unit 7, Atlas Business Park, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5JT