Privacy notice
Last updated: 6 June 2026
1. What information is collected
When you visit this website, the following information is automatically logged:
- IP address
- Pages visited and time of visit
- Browser type and version (user agent)
- Referring website (if applicable)
- Approximate country of origin
2. Why this information is collected
This data is collected for legitimate security and analytics purposes: to understand how the site is used, to detect abuse, and to improve the user experience. It is not used for marketing profiling or automated decision-making.
3. Legal basis
Under the UK and EU GDPR, the legal basis for processing this data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)): ensuring website security, functionality, and understanding usage patterns. Where consent is required for specific processing, it will be obtained explicitly.
4. How long data is kept
Visitor logs are retained for 90 days, after which they are automatically deleted. This period balances security needs with data-minimisation principles.
5. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data held about you
- Request rectification of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Jason L. Merritt using the details below.
6. Data sharing
Visitor data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. It is stored on secure cloud infrastructure with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards.
7. Cookies
This website does not use tracking or advertising cookies. Any essential cookies required for site functionality are strictly necessary and do not require consent.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Jason L. Merritt
Email: jason@merritt.fr
Paris, France
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority