Atka & Partners (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal and business information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and any other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Atka & Partners is a boutique law and strategic consultancy based in the United Kingdom (under the registered name ARC Law Limited with registration number 13671850 and registered address at 17 Green Lanes, London, England, N16 9BS), advising entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, and innovative businesses across borders.

To contact for data and privacy queries please use the contact form.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Clients & Prospective Clients

• Identity & contact data: name, email, phone number, address, role, company details.

• Business information: documents, correspondence, agreements, and confidential data shared for advisory purposes.

• Financial data: billing details for payment processing.

• Communications data: emails, calls, and meeting notes.

Job Applicants, Consultants & Associates

• Identity & contact data: CV details, cover letters, references, contact information.

• Professional data: career history, qualifications, portfolio or samples.

• Equal opportunity data: only where voluntarily disclosed.

Website Users

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, interaction data (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

Newsletter Subscribers

• Identity & contact data: email address.

• Preferences: marketing and communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Data

• Directly: when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, apply for a role, or engage our services.

• Indirectly: through referrals, public directories, or professional networks.

• Automatically: through cookies, website analytics, and tracking technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when lawful to do so, including:

• To provide legal, strategic, and advisory services.

• To manage client relationships and projects.

• Newsletter communications: sending you updates, insights, and event invitations (with your consent).

• To process employment or consultancy applications.

• To communicate updates, insights, or event invitations (with your consent).

• To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

• To improve our website, operations, and client experience.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

• Contractual necessity: to deliver services you request.

• Legitimate interests: improving our services, building professional relationships.

• Consent: for marketing or optional data sharing.

• Legal obligation: for compliance, regulatory, or record-keeping purposes.

6. Data Sharing

We will never sell your data. We may share information with:

• Service providers (e.g., secure IT platforms, document storage).

• Professional partners (co-counsel, consultants) where necessary for the engagement.

• Regulators or authorities where legally required.

All third parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. Data Retention & Deletion Plan

• Client data: Retained for 6 years after service completion, unless legal or regulatory obligations require longer.

• Job applications: Retained for 12 months for potential opportunities, unless you request earlier deletion.

• Website analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months.

Deletion: When retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

To request deletion of your data at any time please use the contact form.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate information.

• Request deletion (subject to legal obligations).

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Request data portability.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

Contact us using the contact form to exercise your rights.

9. Data Security

We use robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage, access controls, and secure communications.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track performance. You can disable cookies via browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

12. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we implement appropriate safeguards such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

13. Employment & Consultancy Applications

All applicant data is treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment or partnership assessment. If you are unsuccessful, your data will be deleted after 12 months unless you consent to extended retention.

14. Newsletter Subscription

When you sign up for our newsletter:

• We collect and store your email address.

• We use this data only to send you relevant updates, insights, and events.

• You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting us.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be published on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Us

To contact for data and privacy queries please use the contact form.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).