Privacy Policy

Definitions:

In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

• Data: All information that you submit to Locksley Law Solicitors via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the applicable Data Protection Laws.
• Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, and any national implementing laws, regulations, or secondary legislation, for as long as the GDPR (or its UK equivalent) is in effect.
• GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
• We or Us: Locksley Law Solicitors, a trading name of RH Law Limited, whose registered office is 2a Egerton Crescent, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 4PN; Telephone: 03301271950; Email: info@locksleylaw.co.uk; Website: www.locksleylaw.co.uk. Our firm is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number: 659355) and registered under Company Number 11444626. A list of Directors is available for inspection at our registered offices.
• User or You: Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Locksley Law Solicitors in the course of their employment, or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Locksley Law Solicitors in connection with the provision of such services.
• Website: The website that you are currently using (www.locksleylaw.co.uk) and any sub-domains of this site, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

• The singular includes the plural and vice versa.
• References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules, or appendices refer to those within this privacy policy.
• A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts, and partnerships.
  “Including” is understood to mean “including without limitation.”
• A reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it.
• The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Locksley Law Solicitors and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including but not limited to any links we may provide to social media websites.

For the purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Locksley Law Solicitors is the “data controller.” This means that we determine the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

How We Collect Data

We collect Data in the following ways:

• Data that is given to us by you:
Locksley Law Solicitors will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example, when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, email, or through any other means, in each case in accordance with this privacy policy.
• Data that is collected automatically:
When you access the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your visit. This information helps us to improve the Website’s content and navigation and includes your IP address, the date and time of your visits, the frequency with which you access the Website, and the ways in which you use and interact with its content.

Keeping Data Secure

We use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data. Examples include:

• Controlling access to your account by a unique username and password.
• Storing your Data on secure servers.
• Implementing procedures to address any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorised access to your Data, please contact us immediately at info@locksleylaw.co.uk.

For further advice on protecting your personal information and devices, please visit Get Safe Online.

Data Retention

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will hold your Data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that your Data be deleted. Even if your Data is deleted from our active systems, it may remain on backup or archival media for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

• Right to Access: You may request copies of the information we hold about you or ask that we modify, update, or delete such information. We will not charge you for providing access unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where legally permitted, we may refuse your request and will provide you with reasons for any refusal.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to Erase: You may request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to block us from processing your Data or to limit the way we use it.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request that we transfer, copy, or transfer your Data to another party.
• Right to Object: You may object to our use of your Data, including when we rely on our legitimate interests.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at info@locksleylaw.co.uk. If you are not satisfied with how we handle your Data, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK. Their contact details can be found at ico.org.uk.

It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current, so please inform us if your Data changes.

Links to Other Websites

This Website may occasionally provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes in Business Ownership or Control

Locksley Law Solicitors may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business. This may involve the sale or transfer of control of all or part of our business. In such cases, Data provided by Users will, where relevant, be transferred along with the business. The new owner or controlling party will be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied, subject to this privacy policy. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business. In such instances, we will take appropriate steps to protect your privacy.

General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy if we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected. If any provision of this privacy policy is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by any court or competent authority, that provision will be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected.

Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act, or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. This privacy policy is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under this privacy policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Locksley Law Solicitors reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new privacy policy.