Privacy Policy | Lees & Co Law

At Lees & Co Law, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, clients, and contacts.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined here.

What Information we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Identification Details: Date of birth, identification documents, and national insurance number (where applicable).
Case Information: Details relevant to your legal matters.
Website Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour when you visit our site

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for purposes such as:

Providing legal services and fulfilling contractual obligations.
Responding to your inquiries and providing relevant advice.
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.Improving our website and services through analytical tools.
Sending you updates or marketing communications (only with your consent).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent.
Performance of a contract.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Legitimate interests, such as improving our services or preventing fraud.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement where legally required.
Service providers and third-party processors who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, cloud hosting).

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: Lees & Co Law Email: enquiries@leesandcolaw.co.uk Phone: 01509 736648.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. The updated version will be published on our website with the effective date. This Privacy Policy assures transparency and compliance while fostering trust with clients and website visitors.