Privacy Policy

Stretton Solicitors (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

Stretton Solicitors is a UK-based law firm offering legal services including UK immigration, commercial lease law, and related legal advice. Our registered office address is:

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

2. What Information We Collect

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

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Date of birth, nationality, and passport information
• Employment and financial details
• Information relating to your legal matter or enquiry
• Identification documents (e.g. passport, visa, utility bills)

We only collect information necessary for the provision of legal services or to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide legal advice and services
• Verify your identity and comply with anti-money laundering regulations
• Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or case
• Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations
• Improve our services and website

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

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

• Contract – to provide our legal services to you
• Legal obligation – to meet regulatory and legal requirements
• Legitimate interest – to manage our business effectively
• Consent – where you have explicitly given us permission

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We will never sell your data. We may share your information with:

• Courts and tribunals
• Government bodies (e.g. Home Office, HMRC)
• Third-party service providers (e.g. translators, IT support, barristers)
• Regulatory bodies (e.g. SRA, Legal Ombudsman) when required

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, regulatory, tax, and reporting obligations. Typically, this is 6 years from the conclusion of your matter unless otherwise required.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under 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 0800 852 7779.

8. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie settings in your browser. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure storage systems.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Stretton Solicitors

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Thank you for trusting Stretton Solicitors with your personal data.