Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Wright Justice Solicitors collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. It also outlines your rights in relation to your personal data and how you can contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
1. Who We Are
Wright Justice Solicitors is the data controller of the personal information you provide to us. We collect, process, and store personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Wright Justice Solicitors is a limited company authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under numbers 624725 and 644813.
2. What Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on the nature of the legal services we provide. This may include:
- Name, address, date of birth, and contact details
- Financial information
- Identity verification documents
- Information relevant to your legal matter
- Sensitive personal data where required for legal work
Sensitive personal data may include information such as racial or ethnic origin, religion, health information, political opinions, sexual orientation, trade union membership, biometric data, and other protected information where relevant to your case.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide legal advice and services
- Verify your identity and source of funds
- Communicate with you about your matter
- Prepare legal documents and conduct legal proceedings
- Manage billing, complaints, and claims
- Meet regulatory and professional obligations
- Maintain internal records and management information
We only collect and use personal information where it is necessary for the legal services we provide or where we are required to do so by law.
4. Who We May Share Your Information With
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may share your information only where necessary for your legal matter or where required by law.
This may include:
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Courts and Tribunals
- Barristers and legal representatives
- HM Land Registry
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Banks and financial institutions
- Translation agencies
- External auditors and regulators
- Insurance companies
- Identity verification providers
Any sharing of your information is done securely and confidentially.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include:
- Secure systems and operational processes
- Firewalls and encryption
- Confidentiality controls
- Restricted access to files and records
- Ongoing security practices and monitoring
6. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
In many cases, files are retained for a minimum of 7 years after the conclusion of your matter. Some records may be kept longer depending on the type of legal work involved, including wills, probate, property, trust, and personal injury matters.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing in certain cases
- Raise concerns about how your data is handled
If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Marketing Communications
We may contact you about services, events, or updates that may be relevant to you. We will not send marketing by SMS or phone without your specific consent, and we do not sell your details to third parties.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
9. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact:
- Email: admin@wrightjustice.co.uk
- Data Protection Officer: Miss Sarah Ali