Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MusicLegal.co.uk, a trading name of AMS Administration Ltd (company number 08951774), registered at Park Place, Robey Close, Linby, Nottinghamshire NG15 8AA.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services.
MusicLegal is committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
MusicLegal provides specialist music-industry legal support and consultancy services to musicians, artists, managers and creative professionals.
For the purposes of data protection law, AMS Administration Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for your personal information.
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
AMS Administration Ltd t/a MusicLegal
Park Place, Robey Close, Linby, Nottinghamshire NG15 8AA
Email: info@musiclegal.co.uk
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
a. Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, phone number and postal address
- Details submitted through our contact forms or email correspondence
- Information about your music career or business, where relevant to a query
- Payment details where you purchase services
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information and operating system
- Website usage data, including pages viewed and time spent on site
- Cookie preferences and analytics data
c. Information from third parties
We may receive limited information from partner organisations or publicly available sources to support lawful business purposes.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
- Administer bookings, consultations and client accounts
- Send updates, confirmations or service communications
- Improve our website and services through analytics
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Manage our business operations and record keeping
We will only process your information where we have a lawful basis, such as:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract with you
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate business interests (for example, service improvement)
5. Marketing and Communications
We may contact you occasionally with information about services, news, or events relevant to MusicLegal.
You can opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in an email or by writing to info@musiclegal.co.uk.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share your data when necessary and appropriate, for example:
- With trusted third-party suppliers who help us deliver our services (such as IT, web hosting or payment processors)
- With partner law firms or professional advisers, but only with your consent
- When required by law, regulation or court order
All third parties are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the agreed purpose.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored securely on protected servers within the UK or the wider European Economic Area.
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss or misuse. These include encryption, password protection and restricted staff access.
If data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure equivalent protection through lawful safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Retention of Information
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
In most cases, this means we will retain records for up to six years after the end of our relationship, unless a longer period is required by law or accounting standards.
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate information
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact info@musiclegal.co.uk.
We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide essential functionality and to help us understand how visitors use the site.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. For detailed information, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy available on our website.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. MusicLegal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical or operational changes.
Any significant updates will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.
We encourage you to review this policy from time to time to stay informed about how we protect your data.
13. Contact and Complaints
If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details above.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113
MusicLegal.co.uk is operated by AMS Administration Ltd.
Registered office: Park Place, Robey Close, Linby, Nottinghamshire NG15 8AA
Company No. 08951774