GDPR Privacy Policy

GDPR Privacy Policy

Introduction
This Privacy Notice sets out how SKK Solicitors LTD (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, stores, and uses your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to handling your data with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Please read this privacy notice carefully as it explains important details regarding your personal information, including your rights and how we collect, store, use, and share your data.

1. Who We Are
   SKK Solicitors LTD is a Limited Company, registered in England (Company number 15835910). Our registered office is located at 18 Lyford Avenue, Slough, SL2 1NL. We are authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 8009023. As a legal firm, we collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal data about you and are regulated under the GDPR as a ‘data controller’.
2. Personal Information We Collect
   In the course of providing our legal services, we collect personal information when you provide it to us, including:

• Name, address, date of birth, and contact details (telephone number, email address)
• National Insurance number (where applicable)
• Identity verification information
• Information relevant to your legal matter, such as case details

We use this information primarily to provide legal services based on your instructions and for administrative purposes, including file management, compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and the improvement of our services.

3. How We Use Your Information
   We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing legal advice and services
• Verifying your identity and processing legal transactions
• Managing your case and related administrative tasks
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintaining records, including audit and compliance purposes
• Improving our services through data analysis

We may also share your information with trusted third-party service providers, such as experts, barristers, or other professionals working with us to assist in your case. We ensure that all third parties with whom we share your data are bound by confidentiality agreements and are compliant with GDPR.

4. Data Security and IT Providers
   We take security seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We work with third-party IT providers to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information, and all such providers comply with GDPR. Your data is stored securely in the UK and will not be transferred outside the UK unless explicitly instructed by you.
5. Legal Disclosures
   We may be required to disclose your personal data to regulatory or law enforcement authorities under certain circumstances, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). In some cases, such disclosures may occur without informing you.
6. Retention of Your Personal Data
   We will retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After your case is closed, we will retain a minimal amount of information (such as your name, address, and contact details) for legal compliance. Your full case files will be securely destroyed after a specified retention period unless you request otherwise.
7. Lawful Bases for Data Processing
   We collect and use your personal information based on the following lawful grounds under GDPR:

• Consent: We may rely on your explicit consent for certain activities, including marketing communications.
• Contractual obligations: When processing your data is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations.
• Legal obligations: To comply with our legal duties.
• Legitimate interests: For activities necessary to provide you with legal services and improve our operations.

8. Marketing
   We may use your contact information to send you updates on our services, events, or news that we believe may be of interest to you. We will only send marketing communications with your consent. If you no longer wish to receive marketing materials, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
   As a data subject, you have several rights under GDPR:

• Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You can request the deletion of your data when there is no valid reason for us to continue processing it.
• Right to object: You can object to processing for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the contact details provided below.

10. How to Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the personal information we hold about you, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Name: Mr. Santhosh Kumar Karuvari
• Email: office@skksolicitors.com
• Address: 18 Lyford Avenue, Slough, SL2 1NL

11. Complaints
    If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data or your rights under GDPR, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

• Website: www.ico.org.uk/concerns/
• Phone: 0303 123 1113

12. Changes to this Privacy Notice
    We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be communicated through our website or directly to you.
13. Conclusion
    By continuing to use our services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this policy. If you have any concerns or questions regarding how your personal data is handled, do not hesitate to contact us.