Legal

Data Retention Policy

We keep personal data only as long as we need it, and no longer.

Who we are

Legacy Lock is a trading name of Legal Advocacy Services Ltd, registered in England & Wales (Company No. 14501419). Registered office: [[address]]. Contact: [[email]].

Retention periods

  • Vault content (messages, recordings, documents)

    Kept while your account is active, and for the period set out in your instructions after death. Deleted on your request.

  • Account and profile records

    Kept while the account is active, then deleted within 90 days of closure, apart from records we must keep by law.

  • Waiting-list details

    Kept until launch and for up to 12 months afterwards, or until you unsubscribe.

  • Contact enquiries

    Kept for up to 24 months so we can handle follow-up questions.

  • Billing and tax records

    Kept for 6 years, as required by UK tax law.

  • Security and access logs

    Kept for up to 12 months to detect and investigate misuse.

  • Death/Access requests and verification documents

    Kept for 6 years after the request is closed, as a record of the decision made.

Deletion and export

You can delete individual items or your whole vault at any time, and request an export of your data. Deleted items are removed from live systems promptly and cleared from routine backups within 90 days.

Inactive accounts

If an account is inactive and payment has lapsed, we will attempt to contact you before any content is removed, and give clear notice beforehand.