Law Academia UK
Last updated: 18th February, 2026
Law Academia UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, purchase our products, or interact with our services.
- Who We Are
Controller: Law Academia UK
Purpose: Legal education and exam preparation resources
Contact email: legal@lawacademia.co.uk
For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), Law Academia UK is the data controller of your personal data.
- What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Payment confirmation details (we do not store card numbers)
- Account login details
- Course enrolment and purchase history
- Communications, enquiries, feedback, or messages sent to us
(Where relevant, this may include professional details such as SRA-related information if voluntarily provided.)
- Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and platform
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Cookie and usage data
- Payment data
Payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details.
- How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data when you:
- register for an account
- purchase a course or digital resource
- subscribe to email updates
- complete forms or contact us
- browse or use our website (via cookies and similar technologies)
- Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contract – to provide purchased courses and services
- Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services, prevent misuse, and communicate with users
- Consent – for marketing communications, where required
- How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- provide access to purchased courses and materials
- create and manage user accounts
- process payments and orders
- communicate service updates and important information
- provide student and technical support
- improve website functionality and content
- maintain platform security and prevent unauthorised use
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
- Marketing Communications
You may receive emails relating to:
- course updates
- new resources
- educational content
You can opt out at any time by:
- clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
- contacting us directly
- How We Store and Secure Your Data
Your personal data is stored using secure third-party platforms, which may include:
- website hosting providers
- learning management systems
- email and payment service providers
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- secure servers
- access controls
- password-protected accounts
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal obligations.
- Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
- website hosting providers
- payment processors
- learning platform providers
- professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)
Data is shared only where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
We may also disclose personal data where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
- Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help our website function effectively and improve your experience.
We use cookies to:
- understand how visitors use our site
- improve website performance and usability
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
For more information about cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- request erasure of your personal data
- restrict processing
- object to processing
- request data portability
- withdraw consent at any time
These rights are subject to certain legal limitations.
Further information is available from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/
- How to Exercise Your Rights
You may exercise your rights by contacting us in writing at:
legal@lawacademia.co.uk
We will respond within one month, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
- Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most recent version will always be available on our website.