1. Contents
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Personal data
1.3 Sensitive data
1.4 Data controller
1.5 Lawful basis for processing
1.6 Individual rights
1.7 Security
1.8 Why we collect your information?
1.9 When we collect your information
1.10 What we do with your information?
1.11 What is the legal basis for using your information?
1.12 Disclosures
1.13 Changes to this privacy policy

2. Introduction
We protect your personal data in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR requires data controllers such as us to document our lawful basis for processing personal data. It also grants you rights over how your data is processed. This privacy policy documents the data we collect, why and how we process it, and how to exercise your rights.

2.1 Personal data
This is information that identifies an individual – e.g. name, address, date of birth.

2.2 Sensitive data
This is personal information such as: racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs or other beliefs of a similar nature. Some of the information collected will be special categories of personal data (also called sensitive personal data), which includes information about your health and racial or ethnic origin.
Sensitive personal data is normally held if you or someone authorised by you (e.g. a doctor or social worker, or someone living with you) has given us the data. We only ask for special categories of information where it is necessary for the service and we will ask your explicit consent.
If you have provided your consent for our use of your data, you are entitled to withdraw your consent at any time. The firm’s use of your information prior to withdrawal of consent, is not affected.

2.3 Data controller
The data controller responsible for this website is Lawrencian & Co Solicitors Ltd who can be contacted at: 7 Amber Business Village Amber Close Amington Tamworth B77 4RP.
This website contains links to third-party websites, which have their own data controllers and privacy policies. This privacy policy applies only to this website.

2.4 Lawful basis for processing
This privacy policy documents our lawful basis for processing data. Where we rely on your consent to process your data, we explain how you can withdraw your consent and delete your data.

2.5 Individual rights
The GDPR gives you rights over how your personal data is processed. You can exercise your rights by contacting us. In some cases, you can also exercise your rights through automated systems, as described at the relevant points in this privacy policy.

2.6 Security
The GDPR requires us to implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data. We verify the identity of any individual who requests access to data before granting access. We use Transport Layer Security (TLS, also known as SSL) to encrypt any data you supply to us through our website.

2.7 Why we collect your information?
We use your personal data in various areas of work, including: Regulatory purposes, Legal proceedings, Prevention and reduction of crime including fraud.

2.8 When we ask you for information we will?
• Tell you why we need it and how it will be used;
• Collect only as much as we need to provide our services;
• Take steps to ensure it is accurate and up to date;
• Make sure we don’t keep it longer than necessary Keep it secure and confidential.

2.9 What do we do with the information we collect?
It will be stored and used by us in accordance with this privacy statement and in accordance with your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. It will be provided to regulators or Government bodies for immigration and policy purposes. It will be collected and used by us fairly and openly for providing our services to you. It will allow us to provide services which are tailored to your needs. It will be used to improve the services you receive from us.

2.10 What is the legal basis for using your information?
In accordance with the data protection laws, we need a “legal basis” for collection and usage of information about you. There are a variety of different legal basis for processing personal data which are set out in the data protection laws.

Legal Basis:
• Consent to our use of your information;
• Use of your information is necessary for us to perform the contract between us and to take relevant steps at your request prior to entering into the contract. • It is a requirement of regulatory or governing bodies;
• Internal record keeping;
• Improving service delivery;
• Answering queries on your behalf;

We may contact you by email, phone, or post, unless you have registered with the appropriate preference service or requested that we do not to do so. The above means of contact will allow us to contact you in the most appropriate way. For example, we can provide literature in large print if you have difficulty reading smaller print; or provide documents in an alternative language if English is not your first language when it is necessary to do so. An understanding of your personal situation and individual needs will allow us to provide a tailored service that meets any physical, cultural or financial needs that you may have.

2.11 Disclosures
In addition to any sharing of data described elsewhere in this privacy policy, we may disclose data for legal reasons. If we suspect criminal activity, we may disclose data relating to those involved or affected to the appropriate authorities. We may also be obliged to disclose data if we receive a request from an appropriate authority.

2.12 Changes to this privacy policy
We may occasionally make changes to this privacy policy. Following any changes, the date at the top of this privacy policy will be updated. If any change allows for wider access to data, such changes will only apply to data collected after the date of the updated privacy policy.