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1. Introduction

We have a strict obligation under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to the personal data we collect, process and/or hold for all our clients, professional contacts, suppliers and other individuals we have dealings with in the conduct of our work and the provision of the legal services we offer.

This policy sets out our obligations as a Firm for the protection of the personal data we collect. We take your privacy very seriously and we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected at all times. As a result, except where necessary in the course of carrying out your instructions, we will never share, sell or lease your details with or to any third party. Our Privacy policy contains important information about the kind of data we collect from you, the purpose(s) for which such data is collected, as well as how we process and protect your personal information. Please read the policy carefully to enable you understand your rights as a data subject. 

2. What we collect

As a Firm, it is essential for us to collect information relating to identifiable individuals, such as new and existing clients, professional contacts, job applicants, current and former employees, suppliers and marketing contacts. Depending on the relationship with the data subject, the personal data we gather may include any of the following information:
i. Name
ii. Nationality
iii. Next of kin
iv. Marital status
v. Contact details
vi. Financial details
vii. Source of income
viii. Source of funds
ix. Source of wealth
x. Work experience details
xi. Residential status and history
xii. National Insurance Number (NI)
xiii. Profession and job status, including title
xiv. Educational background, including details of certificates and diplomas

3. What we do with the information we gather

The information we collect enables us to understand your needs better and to provide you with the services requested. It also ensures that we are able to communicate with you, to provide you with updates and to report on any matter relating to the conduct of your instructions in general.

With your consent, we may also contact you occasionally with legal developments we believe you may find useful or with invitations to social and/or corporate events tailored to your interests.  In any event, we only collect personal data for legitimate business purposes and in compliance with our statutory and regulatory obligations.

4. Information collected on our website

When visiting our website at www.arnoldthomson.com, aggregate information and statistics may be collected purely for the purpose of monitoring website usage, which in turn enables us to develop and tailor the content of our website in alignment with our clients’ interests. Such aggregate information and statistics will not include any personal data or any information that can be used in identifying any individual visitor.

5. Cookies on our website

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used on our website. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to clients’ needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide our website visitors with a better experience and content, by enabling us to monitor which pages are being visited. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

6. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. We ensure as much as possible that such links are only to other reliable websites. However, they are third party websites over which we neither have nor exercise control. Please bear this in mind if you use these links to navigate away from our website. We will not be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you choose to provide whilst visiting any third-party website. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, and any information over which we have control.

7. Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect from you in the course of obtaining and carrying out your instructions. However, please note that the use of the Internet is not entirely secure and as such we cannot guarantee the security or integrity of any personal information which is transferred from you or to you via the Internet.

8. Information Transfer outside the EU

We will not, unless where the nature of your matter demands otherwise, transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where the protections in place regarding your data and restrictions on its use may not be as robust as set out in this policy. Where it becomes necessary for us to transfer your data outside the EEA when carrying out your instructions, (this may prove necessary, for instance, where we are tasked with the administration of the estate of an individual who either had assets or was considered domiciled outside the EEA) we will take reasonable steps to ensure that there are adequate protections in place for the security of your information. The EEA comprises the EU member states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to protect your personal data. This enables you to restrict the collection or use of your personal information. For instance, you have the right to consent to the use of your personal data in contacting you with legal updates and invitations to events. You also have the right to withdraw such consent at any time by writing to or emailing us at rs@arnoldthomson.com

You also have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, please send email to send a letter to our Data Protection Officer, Mrs. Remi Stumpenhusen at Arnold Thomson Solicitors, 205 Watling Street, Towcester Northants NN12 6BX. Or send her an email at rs@arnoldthomson.com

10. Keeping your data accurate:

Under the GDPR rules, we must ensure that your personal information is accurate and up to date. If there are changes to any of the information that you have provided us with – this may be, for example, a change of address, marital status and/or name – please provide us with the correct details by contacting our Data Protection Officer. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect or in need of an update.

We keep our Privacy Policy under regular review. Our website will be updated with any changes to the policy.

Date of last review: 30 April 2024

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Arnold Thomson and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Arnold Thomson Solicitors. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or an endorsement of the views expressed within them.

Every effort is made to keep our website up and running smoothly. However, Arnold Thomson takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.