Data Protection Policy
Your Data, Your Rights: Summary of Our Data Protection Policy
At Whitestone Solicitors, we take your privacy seriously. This summary explains how we handle your personal data and your rights under UK law.
What Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Your name, contact details, and identification documents
- Information about your legal matter
- Financial details (e.g. for billing or transactions)
- Any other data needed to provide legal services
Why We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Deliver legal advice and services
- Communicate with you
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our services and client care
We never sell your data or use it for marketing without your consent.
How We Keep It Safe
We use secure systems and follow strict procedures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Our staff receive regular training on data protection.
How Long We Keep It
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
- Usually 6 years after your case ends
- Longer if required by law or regulatory bodies
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your data (in certain cases)
- Object to how we use it
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact Us
If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Manager:
Sajid Sadiq
Email: info@whitestonesolicitors.co.uk
Phone: 01706 645600
The person responsible for the Data Protection Policy is the Data Protection Manager, Sajid Sadiq.