Winston Rose Solicitors is a firm committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and website visitors. As a registered data controller with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), we uphold the highest standards of data protection in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. This privacy policy outlines the procedures governing the collection, usage, and protection of your personal data..
1. Information Collection:
We collect personal data from you through our website, including, but not limited to:
Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
Details about your legal matter or inquiry
Information related to your website usage (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Additionally, when providing legal services, we may collect:
Financial information (bank account details)
Personal identification information (passport or driver's license details)
Special categories of data (health information or criminal records, if relevant to your legal matter)
2. Usage of Your Information:
We utilise the information collected to:
Respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements
Enhance our website and services
Communicate with you about our services and legal developments
We may share your information with GDPR-compliant third parties, including service providers and professionals, to facilitate the provision of our services. Information disclosure may also occur as mandated by law or to protect our legal rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We employ cookies and tracking technologies to gather data on your website usage, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information aids in website improvement and enhances the user experience.
4. Your Rights:
As a data controller registered with the ICO, you have rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access, correct, and delete your data, as well as the right to object to or restrict its processing. For any questions or requests concerning your personal data, please contact us at info@winstonrsolicitors.com.
5. Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. Our security measures include data encryption, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection best practices.
6. Changes to this Policy:
This privacy policy may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly for any changes.
7. Contact Us:
For inquiries or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of your personal data, please reach out to us at info@winstonrsolicitors.com.
Effective Date: 12/04/2023