This is the privacy statement for Henry & Co. (Henry & Co. or We). Henry & Co. is a legal practice regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (Authorisation number 524206). Our address is PO Box 8432, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 9NT.
For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (as such is amended (if at all) pursuant to changes set out in UK GDPR) the data controller is Thomas Bennett of Henry & Co. Henry & Co. is registered with the ICO under ZB286131.
THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION 2016/679; THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018
In this statement We have used certain terms which are set out in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR or the Regulation):
personal data means: any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject)
an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person
controller means: the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data
processor means: a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller
processing means: any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction
To the extent that the departure of the United Kingdom from membership of the European Union has led to the introduction of changes to the content of the GDPR, this privacy policy is to be read and construed in accordance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
What is the lawful reason We use to process personal data?
The four lawful reasons Henry & Co. uses to process personal data are set out in Article 6 of the Regulation.
Processing will only be lawful if and to the extent that at least one of the following applies:
Consent
Where We process personal data as a result of Consent, We ensure that consent is freely given, specific and informed, and established by a clear affirmative act. Where Consent is withdrawn, we have set out (below) how this may be undertaken by the data subject.
Contract Performance
Where We execute a contract with third parties, processing of personal data may, as a matter of course, be necessary in order to execute such contract or take pre-contract preparation steps.
Legal Obligations
Where there are legal obligations which apply to Henry & Co., processing of personal data may be required by law.
Legitimate Interest
Where We process personal data as it is necessary for the purpose of our legitimate interests, We do so on the basis of a balanced evaluation of our interests and the rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection.
We have concluded that the way We manage the processing of personal data results in a cumulation of data subject protections which show that the balance is in favour of Henry & Co. being able to rely on Article 6.1(f) of the Regulation as a lawful reason to process personal data.
Your right to request that We stop processing personal data for our Legitimate Interests and withdrawal of your Consent
As required by the Regulation, Consent should be as easy to withdraw, as it is to give.
Data subjects may request that Henry & Co. does not process your personal data, at any time.
You may contact us to withdraw your consent using the contact details at the end of this privacy statement, using the following statement:
WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
I [state your name] hereby withdraw my consent for Henry & Co. to process my personal data.
Signed by data subject:
[STATE YOUR NAME]
Our Status; How We use personal data
Why does Henry & Co. need to collect and store personal data?
We collect and store personal data to provide our clients, customers, suppliers or third parties with the service they require or provide as a party to a contract with us, or a third party with an interest in our company.
We do not process personal data for any reason other than this purpose.
We only keep personal data for as long as is necessary to undertake this purpose. We are committed to ensuring that the information We collect and use is appropriate for this purpose and does not constitute an invasion of the data subject’s right to privacy.
Will Henry & Co. share my personal data with anyone else?
Henry & Co. may pass your personal data on to third-party service providers pursuant to a contract with to the Company. In these circumstances, the third party may be another controller, processor or sub-processor.
Where the third party is a processor or a sub-processor, they are obliged amongst other things, to keep your details secure, and to use them only to fulfil their contractual obligations to Henry & Co. under a processing agreement or terms which comply with Article 28 of the Regulation.
When they no longer need your personal data to fulfil this service, they will dispose of the details in line with Henry & Co.’s data retention policy, or as otherwise set out in the processing agreement.
How will Henry & Co. use the personal data it collects about me?
Henry & Co. will process personal data in a manner compatible with the Regulation.
We will keep information accurate, up to date, and not keep it for longer than is necessary.
Henry & Co. is required to retain certain information in accordance with the law, such as information needed for income tax and audit purposes. How long certain kinds of personal data should be kept may also be governed by specific business-sector requirements and agreed practices. Personal data may be held in addition to these periods depending on individual business needs.
Under what circumstances will Henry & Co. contact me?
The personal data We process is subject to rigorous measures and procedures to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or disclosure. We will get in touch with you where this is required under the Regulation.
Can I find out the personal data that the organisation holds about me?
At your request and where this is technically possible, Henry & Co. will confirm the information We hold about you and how it is processed. As set out in the Regulation you can request the following information:
Cookies
We use cookies on the Henry & Co. website to help understand visitor numbers and find out which of our pages are most popular using Google Analytics. It is very important for us to be able to see what parts of our website are accessed most, so that we can ensure that we bring you the most up to date and relevant information. Cookies help us make our website more useful.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small amount of data sent to your computer or mobile phone from a website. This means the website can recognise your device if you return to the same website. A cookie often includes a unique identifier, which is a randomly generated number. This is stored on your device’s hard drive. Many cookies are automatically deleted after you finish using a website. Cookies are not programs and do not collect information from your computer.
How to Manage Cookies
Cookies are sent to your browser by a website, and then stored in the cookies directory on your computer. To check and update your cookies settings, you will need to know what browser you are using and what version of it you have. You can usually find this out by opening the browser (just as you do to use the internet), then clicking on ‘Help’ and then ‘About’. This will give you information about the browser version you are using. To find out how to allow, block, delete and manage cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org and select the browser you are using. You can also read your browser’s built-in or online help for more information. See your manual handset to find out how to manage cookies on your mobile phone.
What will happen if i decline or block cookies?
If you decline cookies then the Henry & Co. website usage won’t be counted so we won’t be able to take your actions into account when analysing data and looking at ways to improve our website.
CONTACT DETAILS
Email: | thomas.bennett@henryco.legal |
Address: | Henry & Co., PO Box 8432, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 9NT, UK. |