Privacy and Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
At Haris Law Solicitors, safeguarding your privacy is of utmost importance. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information obtained through our website and other forms of communication, such as phone and email. It also outlines how we use cookies and your choices regarding their usage.
If you are a client, we may process additional personal data relevant to the services we provide. These details will be shared with you during the engagement process.
By using our website or submitting personal information through our contact forms, you consent to our processing of your data as outlined in this policy.
2. Personal Data We Collect
Personal data refers to any information that can identify you directly (e.g. your name) or indirectly (e.g. information about your use of our website).
We may collect the following personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, and telephone number to respond to inquiries or provide requested services.
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Correspondence Details: Information you provide when contacting us by email, phone, or through our website.
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Survey Responses: If you participate in our research surveys.
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Website Usage Data: Information about your visits to our website, including IP address, traffic data, location data, and other communication data.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Details on how you interact with our website, which helps us enhance user experience.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
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To Communicate with You: Responding to inquiries made through our website or other communication channels.
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To Provide and Improve Our Services: Ensuring efficient business operations and enhancing the user experience on our website.
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To Monitor and Analyze Website Usage: Using tools like Google Analytics to understand website traffic and optimize our digital presence.
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Direct Marketing (with Consent): To inform you of services or promotions relevant to your interests.
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To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensuring legal compliance, including fraud prevention and regulatory requirements.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or your explicit consent, depending on the context of collection.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as logging into secure areas.
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Analytics Cookies: To analyze website usage and improve performance. For example, we use Google Analytics to track visitor interactions.
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Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
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Social Media and Advertising Cookies: To enable content sharing on social platforms and display relevant ads.
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may impact your user experience on our website. For more details, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies:
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, which may place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we do not control their data practices.
5. Data Security and Retention
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We store your information on secure servers within the European Economic Area (EEA) and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We retain personal data for no longer than necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically, personal data is stored for up to 90 days, after which it is securely erased.
6. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services. These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to process your data for specified purposes.
We may also disclose your personal data if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, clients, or others.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to be Informed: To know how your data is being used.
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Right of Access: To request a copy of your personal data.
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Right to Rectification: To correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure: To request the deletion of your personal data when no longer needed.
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Right to Restrict Processing: To limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
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Right to Data Portability: To obtain and reuse your data across different services.
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Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
FAO: Haris Qureshi, Haris Law Solicitors, Unit 9, Ramsgreave Business Park, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, BB1 8RP
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
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Website: www.ico.org.uk
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Telephone: 0303 123 1113
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data practices. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Last Updated: February 2025