Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

We use the information that you provide to us primarily for the provision of legal services to you, and for related purposes including:

  • Updating and enhancing client records
  • Analysis to help us manage our practice
  • Statutory returns
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

Our use of that information is subject to your instructions, the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and our duty of confidentiality.

The Data Protection Act 2018 requires us to advise you that your particulars are held in our database, and we may use these details to send you information that we think might be of interest. If you do not wish to receive such information, please notify our office.

We do not make your information available to any other provider of products or services.

If you are an individual, you have the right under the Data Protection Act 2018 to obtain information from us, including a description of the data we hold about you. If you have any queries concerning this, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

Handling Your Personal Data

We confirm the following:

  • The solicitor handling your matter, their secretary, and any legal assistant within the firm may handle your data.
  • Your personal data will remain confidential.
  • Your personal data will be used to carry out identification checks, contact you during the matter, and ensure that funds are sent or received to facilitate the transaction.
  • The processing of your personal data is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the firm or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the rights and freedoms of the individual, particularly where the individual is a child.
  • It may be necessary to provide third parties with your data, including law firms, search providers, IT service suppliers, and government departments such as HM Revenue & Customs and the Land Registry.

Fair and Transparent Processing

We confirm the following:

  • Your personal data will not be retained for longer than is necessary to meet statutory obligations.
  • By signing the retainer documentation, you confirm that our contract allows us to process your data in relevant and applicable ways.
  • You have the right to request access to, rectification, erasure, or restriction of processing of your personal data.
  • You have the right to object to processing.
  • You have the right to data portability.
  • You have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how your personal data is processed.

By instructing us, you agree to provide personal data and consent to our use of it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.