Privacy Policy

Thomas Bradley Legal Ltd acts as a data controller in respect of the personal information you provide when you instruct us to act on your behalf, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to handling your data lawfully, fairly and transparently, and in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. All staff receive appropriate data protection training.

When you become a client, we collect, store and use the personal information you provide to us during your initial instructions and throughout our professional relationship. We may request further information where necessary to progress your matter. We will only collect information that is relevant and required to complete your case.

Why We Need Your Personal Information

We process your personal information in order to perform our contract with you. This includes:

• Providing legal advice and communicating with you by email, letter and telephone.
• Acting as your agent in connection with your transaction or matter.
• Managing queries, concerns or complaints and complying with our internal complaints and disciplinary procedures.

If you do not provide the information we reasonably require, this may affect our ability to act for you or provide appropriate advice.

We may also process your personal information in pursuit of our legitimate interests, including:

• Informing you about other relevant services we provide.
• Updating you on legal or regulatory changes that may affect your planning.
• Sharing information about company updates, achievements or service developments.
• Requesting feedback to improve our services.

You have the right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests.

Who We Share Your Personal Information With

We may be required to share personal information with statutory, regulatory or governmental bodies to comply with legal obligations or to complete certain services. This may include organisations such as:

• HMRC
• Registers of Scotland
• Revenue Scotland
• Smart Search
• National Crime Agency
• Office of the Public Guardian

This sharing may relate to tax matters, land registration, anti-money laundering verification and reporting obligations.

With your permission, we may share personal data with professional advisers or other third parties where specialist input is required.

In certain circumstances, and where relevant to your matter, we may refer you to trusted third-party professional service firms, including solicitor firms, financial services firms or accountancy firms. Where appropriate, we may pass your contact details and limited relevant information to such firms so that they can contact you directly regarding advice or services discussed with you.

We will only share information that is necessary for this purpose and will ensure that any firm introduced is suitable and reputable.

How We Protect Your Personal Information

Your personal information is stored on secure UK-based electronic systems and is accessible only to authorised employees for the purposes outlined above.

Physical files are stored within our secure storage facility known as Legal Store.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you (a subject access request).
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
• Object to processing carried out under legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us in writing at:

Thomas Bradley Legal Ltd
Unit 12–13 Jacobean House
1 Glebe Street
East Kilbride
G74 4LY

Or by email at:
info@thomasbradleylegal.co.uk

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice, please contact us using the details above.