Privacy Notice (UK GDPR) – SRA Regulated Law Firm
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Last updated: 29/01/2026
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1. Who We Are
Firm name: JSC Legal Limited Trading address: GF04 Unity House Westwood Park, Wigan WN3 4HE
Email: info@jsclegal.co.uk Telephone: 0161 515 2442
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) (SRA ID: 8013453)
For the purposes of UK data protection law, JSC Legal Limited is the data controller.
2. Our Data Protection Lead
Contact: Joe Calado Email: info@jsclegal.co.uk
3. The Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Identity data (name, title)
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Contact data (email address, phone number, postal address)
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Client and matter data (instructions, correspondence, documents)
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Financial data (billing details, bank information)
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Technical data (IP address, device, browser information)
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Marketing preferences
4. How We Collect Your Data
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Directly from you (enquiries, client onboarding, instructions)
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From third parties (opposing parties, courts, experts, insurers)
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Automatically via our website (cookies and analytics)
5. How We Use Your Data (Legal Bases)
We use your data only where permitted by law, including:
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Performance of a contract – providing legal services
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Legal obligation – compliance with SRA rules, AML laws
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Legitimate interests – running our practice, improving services
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Consent – where required (e.g. non-essential cookies, marketing)
6. Regulatory & Legal Obligations
We process personal data to comply with obligations under:
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SRA Standards and Regulations
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Anti-money laundering legislation
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Court rules and professional duties
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
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Courts, tribunals, and regulators (including the SRA)
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Counsel, experts, and other professionals
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IT, case management, and cloud service providers
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Insurers and auditors
All third parties are required to respect confidentiality and data protection law.
8. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses).
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, typically:
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Client files: at least 6 years after matter closure (unless longer required)
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Financial records: as required by law
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or erasure
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.
11. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
12. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.