Data Protection Policy
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide primarily for the provision of legal services and for related purposes, including:
- Updating and enhancing client records
- Analysis for management purposes and statutory returns
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Our use of your data is subject to your instructions, the Data Protection Act 1998, and our duty of confidentiality. In some cases, our legal services may require us to disclose information to third parties such as expert witnesses and other professional advisers.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection legislation, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. If you wish to exercise this right, please contact us.
Marketing Communications
From time to time, we may send you information that we believe may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive such communications, please notify our office in writing.
Storage of Papers
We will retain your legal case file (excluding any documents you request to be returned) for up to six years. After this period, we have the authority to securely destroy the file. However, we will not destroy documents that you ask us to store in safe custody.
Document Retrieval Fees
If we retrieve your papers or documents from storage in relation to ongoing or new legal instructions, we generally do not charge for retrieval. However, fees may apply for:
- Time spent retrieving and producing stored documents
- Reading, correspondence, or any additional work necessary to comply with your instructions
File Reviews & Compliance Audits
Our legal practice undergoes periodic audits and quality assurance checks by external firms or organizations. These firms are legally bound to maintain strict confidentiality regarding your files.