GDPR Data Protection Policy

Stretton Solicitors (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Purpose

This policy sets out our approach to data protection and the rights of individuals whose personal data we process. It applies to all personal data collected and processed by Stretton Solicitors in the course of our business activities.

2. Data Controller

Stretton Solicitors is the data controller responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party

4. Data Collection and Use

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing legal services
• Managing client relationships
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Marketing and business development

5. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with third parties, including:

• Regulatory authorities
• Service providers acting on our behalf
• Other parties with your consent

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only as instructed.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, this is 6 years from the conclusion of your matter unless otherwise required.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@strettonsolicitors.co.uk.

9. Data Protection Officer

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or our data protection practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer
Stretton Solicitors
Phone: 0800 852 7779
Email: info@strettonsolicitors.co.uk

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Thank you for trusting Stretton Solicitors with your personal data.