Privacy Policy for Nicolson O’Brien Ltd

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At Nicolson O’Brien Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://www.nicolsonobriensolicitors.co.uk/ (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we handle it.

1. Who We Are

Nicolson O’Brien Ltd is a law firm located in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we act as the data controller in respect of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data from you when you interact with our Website, including but not limited to:

• Your name and contact details (e.g., email, phone number) when you contact us via forms.
• Any other personal information you voluntarily provide when engaging with us.

Additionally, we collect technical data about your visit through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone settings
• Operating system and platform
• Pages you view on our Website

3. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior. This data is anonymized and used to analyze trends, track user movements, and gather demographic information.

By using our Website, you consent to the processing of your data by Google as outlined in Google’s privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google Analytics works and opt out of tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-Out.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide legal services or respond to your inquiries.
• To analyze Website performance and improve user experience.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• To maintain the security and integrity of our Website.

5. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect data for analytics purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your browser or device, which help us understand how visitors engage with our Website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage them, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] [Link to cookie policy].

6. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide us with your personal data, such as through contact forms, we rely on your consent to process this information.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve our services, ensure website security, and analyze user interactions through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:

• Service providers that assist us in website maintenance and analytics (such as Google Analytics).
• Law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies, if required by law.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the effective date accordingly.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:

Nicolson O’Brien Ltd
Email: maildesk@nicolsonobrien.co.uk
Phone: 01236751224
Address: One Wellwynd Social Enterprise Centre, Room 2, 35 Wellwynd, Airdrie, Scotland, ML6 0BN