Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
At Simple Divorce, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Simple Divorce is a support service that helps individuals and couples complete divorce applications and financial clean break consent orders.
We are registered in the UK and operate under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
Full names, addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses
Marital status and date of marriage
Divorce details (e.g. type of application, grounds for divorce)
Details about financial agreements (if applicable)
Information about children under 18 (if included in a clean break order)
Payment and transaction information (via secure third-party providers)
We do not collect or store any sensitive data such as bank login credentials, card numbers (outside of payments via trusted platforms), or biometric data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect your information to:
Provide you with our services
Contact you with updates or queries related to your case
Create and prepare draft documents on your behalf
Process payments for services
Comply with our legal obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide the service you have requested
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and customer support
Legal obligation – where required for compliance or record-keeping
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store your data securely using encrypted systems and only retain it for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
All staff handling data are trained in data protection principles, and access to your information is restricted.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data with:
Government portals (e.g. HMCTS) if submitting on your behalf
Third-party payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Professional services (e.g. document processors or IT support) under strict confidentiality agreements
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (in certain cases)
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To make any of these requests, contact us at: 📧 [Your Email Address] 8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. Please check back periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 [Your Email Address]
📍 [Your Business Address]
📞 [Optional: Phone Number]
At Simple Divorce, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Simple Divorce is a support service that helps individuals and couples complete divorce applications and financial clean break consent orders.
We are registered in the UK and operate under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
Full names, addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses
Marital status and date of marriage
Divorce details (e.g. type of application, grounds for divorce)
Details about financial agreements (if applicable)
Information about children under 18 (if included in a clean break order)
Payment and transaction information (via secure third-party providers)
We do not collect or store any sensitive data such as bank login credentials, card numbers (outside of payments via trusted platforms), or biometric data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We collect your information to:
Provide you with our services
Contact you with updates or queries related to your case
Create and prepare draft documents on your behalf
Process payments for services
Comply with our legal obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to provide the service you have requested
Legitimate interests – to improve our services and customer support
Legal obligation – where required for compliance or record-keeping
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store your data securely using encrypted systems and only retain it for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
All staff handling data are trained in data protection principles, and access to your information is restricted.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data with:
Government portals (e.g. HMCTS) if submitting on your behalf
Third-party payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Professional services (e.g. document processors or IT support) under strict confidentiality agreements
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (in certain cases)
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To make any of these requests, contact us at: 📧 [Your Email Address] 8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date. Please check back periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 [Your Email Address]
📍 [Your Business Address]
📞 [Optional: Phone Number]
