Privacy Policy

Sial Justice Lawyers Ltd is committed to protecting your personal data and handling it lawfully, fairly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you contact us, use our website, or instruct us in relation to an immigration matter.

Who We Are

Sial Justice Lawyers Ltd
123 - 125 Green Lane
Derby
DE1 1RZ

Main number: 020 3488 7844
Derby office: 01332 806 999
Mobile: 07897 024123
Email: info@sialjusticelawyers.com

For the purposes of data protection law, Sial Justice Lawyers Ltd is the data controller.

What We Collect

We may collect and process personal data including:

your name, date of birth, nationality and contact details
passport details, immigration status and Home Office reference numbers
proof of identity and proof of address documents
information and documents relevant to your immigration matter
payment and billing information
details provided in forms, emails, telephone calls, meetings and correspondence
limited technical data from your use of our website, such as IP address, browser type and website usage information

Where necessary for the legal services we provide, we may also process sensitive personal data, including information contained in identity documents, medical evidence, or other supporting documents, in accordance with applicable law.

How We Collect It

We may collect your personal data:

directly from you
from documents and information you provide to us
from third parties connected with your matter
from the Home Office, courts, tribunals and other official bodies
through our website, cookies and analytics tools, subject to your settings

How We Use It

We use your personal data to:

respond to your enquiry
assess and deal with your immigration matter
provide legal advice and legal services
prepare applications, representations and supporting documents
communicate with you and relevant third parties
verify identity and carry out compliance checks
manage billing, payments and administration
comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations
protect our legal rights and interests

Legal Basis

We process personal data where necessary on one or more of the following bases:

to take steps at your request before entering into a contract, or to perform our contract with you
to comply with legal and regulatory obligations
for our legitimate interests in operating the firm and providing legal services
with your consent, where consent is required

Confidentiality

As solicitors, we owe duties of confidentiality to our clients. Information you provide may also be protected by legal professional privilege where applicable. We may disclose information where required or permitted by law, or where necessary for the proper handling of your matter.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

Where necessary, we may share your data with:

the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, HM Passport Office, courts and tribunals
barristers, interpreters, translators, experts and other professionals involved in your matter
payment providers, IT providers and business support services
insurers, auditors, accountants and professional advisers
the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Legal Ombudsman, or other authorities where required by law or regulation

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, disclosure or destruction.

Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for legal, regulatory and business purposes. Client matter files are usually retained for at least 6 years, although longer retention may be required depending on the nature of the matter and our legal or regulatory obligations.

Marketing

Where permitted, we may send service-related or marketing communications. Where consent is required, we will ask for it. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or any cookie tool available on our website.

Your Rights

Subject to legal limits and exemptions, you may have the right to:

request access to your personal data
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
request erasure or restriction of processing
object to certain processing
request transfer of your data where applicable
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
make a complaint

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: info@sialjusticelawyers.com

Complaints

If you have any concerns about how we use your personal data, please contact us first and we will try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version published on our website will apply.

Contact

Sial Justice Lawyers Ltd
123 - 125 Green Lane
Derby
DE1 1RZ

Email: info@sialjusticelawyers.com
Telephone: 020 3488 7844