Privacy Notice
This Notice applies to you if you are a client, have made an enquiry about our services, have provided us with your contact details, receive communications from us, or have shown interest in our service.
About Us
BlackLion Law LLP provides legal services in accordance with our clients’ instructions.
We are the Data Controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for personal data you provide to us. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) with registration number Z230304X.
Our Commitment
We are committed to complying with data protection law. We ensure your personal information is:
• Used lawfully, fairly and transparently
• Collected for clear, valid purposes
• Limited to what is necessary
• Accurate and up to date
• Retained only as long as needed
• Stored securely
We uphold high standards of confidentiality and data security.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Notice or your personal data, please get in touch at:
contactus@blacklionlaw.com
Personal Data We Hold
To provide legal services, respond to enquiries, or support related functions, we may hold:
Personal Information
• Name and contact details
• Date of birth
Financial Information
• Bank or building society details
• National Insurance number
• Relevant financial records
Identification
• Passport, driving licence, proof of address
• Electronic ID verification
Matter Information
• Case documents and personal details
• Due diligence documentation
Legal Documents
• Wills, court orders, title deeds, etc.
Special Category Data
We may process sensitive information where necessary. This includes data on race, religion, health, sexuality, political beliefs, criminal history, or other protected characteristics. We do not use this information for marketing.
Lawful Basis for Processing
If you are a client, we process your data based on contractual necessity to provide legal services.
If you are not a client, we may process your data if you are:
• A prospective client
• A party involved in a client matter
• A professional referrer
• A newsletter or event contact
• A service provider
We process your data for purposes that are reasonable and relevant, based on:
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations
• Contractual necessity
Sharing Your Data
We may share data with selected third parties, including:
• IT and telephony providers
• Data storage or compliance partners
• Professional advisers such as barristers or experts
• Marketing providers (for relevant communications)
• Regulatory bodies or auditors
Third parties may only access your data for specified purposes and under appropriate agreements.
International Transfers
Where your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we take steps to ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards.
Data Retention
Your data is retained in accordance with our file retention policy. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the matter, ranging from 7 years to 99 years. We will inform you of the retention period at the end of your matter. Files may be held electronically or in secure physical storage.
Your Rights
You have the following rights under data protection law:
• Access – Request a copy of your data and understand how we use it
• Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – Request deletion of your data in specific circumstances
• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing
• Restriction – Ask us to stop processing while a dispute is resolved
To exercise these rights, please contact us. Requests will be addressed within one month, or two months if complex.
For more information on your rights, visit www.ico.org.uk.
Complaints
We encourage you to raise any data concerns with us directly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be updated. Any changes will be posted on our website and, where appropriate, communicated directly to you.
Accessibility
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