Last updated: March 2026
The Rivermead Partnership Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller: The Rivermead Partnership Limited, Company No. 05084761, registered in England and Wales.
Contact: simon@rivermeadpartnership.co.uk
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when you submit an enquiry or call-back request through our website, including: your name, email address, telephone number, organisation, and details of your enquiry. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary for the provision of our expert witness services and you have provided it voluntarily.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiry and provide the services you have requested
- To communicate with you about your case or engagement
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
- To maintain records required by professional regulatory bodies
We will not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of: (a) the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps at your request; (b) our legitimate interests in operating our business; and (c) compliance with legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with barristers, solicitors or other professional advisers where necessary for the conduct of your case, and with regulatory bodies where required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations. Expert witness files are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years following conclusion of the relevant matter.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request erasure (where applicable); object to processing; and data portability. To exercise any of these rights please contact simon@rivermeadpartnership.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
7. Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. No cookie consent is required for essential cookies.
8. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or destruction. All data transmitted via our contact form is encrypted in transit.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page. Significant changes will be notified to existing clients by email.