Privacy Policy
How Richards Medico Legal Ltd handles your information
Last updated: 2026
About This Policy
This website is operated by Richards Medico Legal Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. This privacy policy explains how we handle information in connection with this website and our medico-legal practice.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
This website does not collect personal data automatically. No cookies, tracking scripts, or analytics tools are used. No patient data is collected or stored through this website at any time.
If you contact us by email, we will receive and store the information you provide in that communication, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
How We Use Your Information
Email enquiries are used solely to respond to your request and, where relevant, to progress a medico-legal instruction. We do not use your contact details for marketing purposes or share them with third parties except where required to carry out an instruction (for example, corresponding with a court or opposing expert).
Legal Basis for Processing
Where we process personal data received by email, we do so on the basis of legitimate interests in conducting our professional practice, or on the basis of a contract where an instruction has been accepted.
Data Retention
Email correspondence and case-related documents are retained for a period consistent with our professional obligations and applicable limitation periods. Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
ICO Registration
Richards Medico Legal Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as required under UK data protection law (Reference ZC130093).
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@richardsmedicolegal.co.uk.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.
Contact
For any data protection queries, please contact Richards Medico Legal Ltd at contact@richardsmedicolegal.co.uk.