RSGI Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This privacy policy explains how and why we collect, use, and protect your personal data, as well as the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). If you have any questions about this policy, or about how we use your personal data, please contact us using the details in Section 10.
2. Who We Are
RSGI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global research and intelligence agency for the legal industry that focuses on resilience, sustainability, growth and innovation for law firms, in-house legal teams and law companies around the globe. We conduct research and compile reports on the legal industry, for example in collaboration with the Financial Times on the FT Innovative Lawyers programme.
3. What Information We Collect
- Participant and Contact Data: As part of our research and report programmes, we collect personal information such as your name, job title, email address, telephone number, organisation details, and any information that either you, your company or others in the industry have chosen to provide about your professional work, or that may be publicly available.
- Mailing List Subscribers: If you sign up for RSGI’s mailing list independently, we collect your name, email address, position title and organisation.
- References: For those who serve as internal or external references (e.g., providing testimonials or further information), we may collect your name, contact details, and any related information that you choose to share.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Research Activities: We use the information you provide to conduct our legal industry-focused research (e.g., scheduling interviews, sending questionnaires, or gathering expert opinions).
- Reporting: We may share some personal data (such as your name, role, and professional insights) with our collaborators at the Financial Times for editorial purposes.
- Communications: We may contact you regarding submission guidelines, deadlines, or updates about our reports; this can include invitations to interviews, clarifications on submissions, and notification of events.
- Marketing and Insights: With your consent or where we have a legitimate interest, we may occasionally send you insights, intelligence briefings, and information on RSGI products and services that we believe could be relevant to you.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We generally rely on one or more of the following legal bases under the UK GDPR:
- Legitimate Interests: For conducting our research and producing high-quality reports, as well as sending communications we believe are of professional interest to you.
- Consent: Where you have specifically opted in to receive particular communications or where required by law.
- Contract: Where the processing is necessary for fulfilling our contractual obligations to you (e.g., if you have entered into any agreement with us).
6. Marketing
- Optional Subscriptions: You may receive updates from us about our latest findings, products, or services. We will provide a clear way for you to opt out if you wish to do so.
- Your Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to unsubscribe from any mailing list at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided or by contacting us directly.
7. Data Retention
We will only keep your personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We regularly review our data to ensure it remains accurate, up to date, and relevant.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including the following:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain cases.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability: In some cases, you can ask to receive a copy of your data in a commonly used format, or request that we transfer your data to another organisation.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We may make a small charge in some cases.
9. Other Websites
Our website or reports may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. This privacy policy applies only to our own website, reports and research activities. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We regularly review and update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised “last updated” date. This policy was last updated on 24 February 2025.
11. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the data we hold about you, or wish to exercise your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us:
- By Email: information@rsgi.co
- By Post: RSGI Limited, Unit 287-288 Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 5SQ, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.