Privacy Notice
AVK Solicitors & Advocates 214 Olympic House 28-42 Clements Road Ilford IG1 1BA (hereinafter referred to as “AVK Solicitors & Advocates,”), operates as a Recognised Body Law Practice comprising solicitors, lawyers, and paralegals providing legal services. AVK Solicitors & Advocates, is composed of employed and self-employed professionals who operate under the Practice’s umbrella. AVK LAW LTD trading as AVK Solicitors & Advocates is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under Registration No. ZB688144.
This policy outlines when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the circumstances under which we may disclose it to others, and how we ensure its security. We are committed to safeguarding and respecting your privacy.
Responsibilities
AVK Solicitors & Advocates, acknowledges its responsibilities as both a data controller and a data processor.
Information Provided by You
Personal data pertains to identifiable living individuals. Identification can occur solely through this data or in conjunction with other data in our possession or likely to come into our possession. Processing of personal data adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
How We Collect Information
You provide us with personal data when contacting us online, via email, or by telephone. Personal data collected and processed may include first name, last name, contact details, IP address, cookies, and information regarding the pages of our website accessed and when. This information is essential for us to deliver legal services to you.
AVK Solicitors & Advocates, complies with GDPR obligations by:
• Collecting and retaining only data necessary for pursuing legitimate business interests;
• Implementing appropriate technical measures to protect personal data;
• Maintaining accuracy and currency of personal data;
• Storing and securely disposing of data.
• Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data
We process your personal data based on legitimate business interests.
Disclosure
Your personal data remains strictly confidential. AVK Solicitors & Advocates, will not share your personal data with third parties except for legitimate business purposes or to meet health and safety obligations, without obtaining your prior consent.
Third parties with whom we may share your data are required to securely maintain your details and use them solely to fulfill services on our behalf.
Retention of Personal Data
We retain your data for the shortest possible duration, considering its nature and our legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations. We regularly reassess the necessity of retaining your personal information and securely dispose of information no longer required.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have various rights that you can exercise under specific circumstances. You may have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information and supplementary information;
• Request correction of errors or omissions in your data held by AVK Solicitors & Advocates
• Request erasure of your personal information;
• Obtain a copy of the personal information you provided or have it transferred to a third party;
• Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing;
• Object to continued processing of your personal information;
Restrict processing of your personal information by AVK Solicitors & Advocates,.
For more information on your rights under GDPR, refer to the Information Commissioner's Office guidance on Individuals' rights under the GDPR.
To exercise any of these rights or for further inquiries regarding data protection at AVK Solicitors & Advocates, please contact us at madni@avklaw.co.uk or write to Data Protection, AVK Solicitors & Advocates 214 Olympic House 28-42 Clement Road Ilford IG1 1BA.
You may also lodge a complaint directly with the Information Commissioner's Office at 0303 123 1113 or via email at https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/email/ or by post at the Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.