Privacy Notice
Introduction
I, Ryan Jarvis, trading as Ryan Jarvis Law®, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy notice explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It also aligns with the guidelines and good practice from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), The Law Society, CILEx Regulation, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Who I Am
I am Ryan Jarvis, a sole practitioner providing legal services under the trading name Ryan Jarvis Law®. My registered office is Postal Point 428, Manchester, M8 2FS.
Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal data:
Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and national insurance number.
Financial Information: Bank details, payment card information, and financial transactions.
Legal Information: Information related to your legal case, including details of any legal proceedings or claims.
Communications: Records of correspondence, including emails and letters.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data related to my website.
How I Use Your Information
I will use your personal data for the following purposes:
Provision of Legal Services: To provide you with legal advice, represent you, and manage your case.
Administration and Management: To manage my practice, including billing, accounting, and auditing.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with my legal and regulatory obligations.
Communication: To communicate with you regarding your case or my services.
Marketing: To send you newsletters, legal updates, and information about my services (you can opt-out at any time).
Lawful Basis for Processing
I will only process your personal data where I have a lawful basis to do so, including:
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for my legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests.
Consent: Where you have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Data Sharing
I may share your personal data with the following third parties:
Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist me in delivering legal services (e.g., barristers, experts).
Regulatory Bodies: The SRA, CILEx Regulation, ICO, and other regulatory authorities.
Legal Authorities: Courts, tribunals, and other legal authorities as required.
Professional Advisors: Accountants, auditors, and insurers.
Data Security
I take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or damage.
Data Retention
I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
Rectification: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your personal data.
Portability: The right to request the transfer of your personal data to another party.
Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data, where applicable.
Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or how I handle your personal data, please contact me at:
Ryan Jarvis
Ryan Jarvis Law®
Postal Point 428
Manchester
M8 2FS
Email: ryan.jarvis@ryanjarvis.law
Phone: 0161 528 9071
Changes to This Privacy Notice
I may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on my website and, where appropriate, notified to you by email.
Complaints
If you are not satisfied with my response to any data protection issue you raise with me, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
This privacy notice was last updated on 25th May 2024.