At Open Court Data, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information. The types of data we may collect include:
- Usage Data: Anonymous information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and search queries.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system for security and performance purposes.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We also use third-party advertising cookies served by ExoClick (zone ID: 5974838), which may collect data to serve relevant advertisements. You can manage your advertising preferences via ExoClick Privacy Policy.
- Analytics Cookies: Where you consent to analytics, Microsoft Clarity sets first- and third-party cookies (including _clck, _clsk, MUID, _uetsid and _uetvid) so that we can measure how the site is used. See section 4 below.
2. Public Court Data
The court records and case information displayed on this website are public records obtained from official sources. This data is already publicly available through court listings and official publications. We do not publish any private or restricted information beyond what is already in the public domain.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To detect and prevent security issues or abuse
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services
4. Analytics, Heatmaps and Session Replay
We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with this website through behavioural metrics, heatmaps and session replay, so that we can improve and market our services. This usage data is captured using first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of pages and features and to measure online activity. We also use this information for site optimisation, fraud and security purposes, and advertising.
Microsoft Clarity is switched off by default and only loads if you accept analytics in our consent banner. By using this site with analytics enabled, you agree that we and Microsoft can collect and use this data. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the Manage Privacy Settings link in the footer of this page.
For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, see the Microsoft Privacy Statement and Microsoft's Clarity privacy disclosure guidance.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized usage statistics with service providers who help us operate the website.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data we collect. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to certain types of data processing
- Request restriction of processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our About page.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us directly:
- Privacy Enquiries: privacy@opencourtdata.uk
- Phone: +44 7356 011580
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Address:
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days in line with UK GDPR requirements.
Last updated: July 2026