Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BarristerBid. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To facilitate connections between solicitors and barristers
• To process payments and transactions securely
• To verify professional credentials and maintain platform integrity
• To send notifications about bids, cases, and contract updates
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
• To prevent fraud and maintain platform security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure payment processing through trusted third-party providers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Password hashing and secure authentication mechanisms

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your profile information is visible to other users to facilitate case matching
• Service providers: We share data with third-party service providers who assist us (payment processors, hosting services, analytics)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Children's Privacy

BarristerBid is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.