Privacy Statement

We are the law firm of Paris Steele, with our principal place of business at 35-37 Westgate, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4AG. We also have a branch at 116 High Street, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1JJ. Contact us at 01620 892138 or northberwick@parissteele.com.

Our Undertaking to You
We will tell you how we collect and use your data, ensuring it is stored securely and used to act in your best interests.

If You’re a Client of the Firm
We collect your data directly from you—face-to-face, over the phone, by email, or by letter.

If You’re a Client of Another Law Firm
We receive your personal data from your solicitor.

If You Sign Up for Our Newsletter
We collect your data through an online signup form.

Data We Receive from Third Parties
We may process data belonging to third parties, such as defendants, witnesses, beneficiaries, or other parties in legal matters. This is not an exhaustive list.

Types of Personal Data We Collect
We collect contact details, identification information, and additional personal data needed to represent you, such as financial or medical details.

How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data to act on your instructions, inform you about relevant services, or fulfil legal obligations. If you’re not a client but have signed up for our newsletter, your data is used for that purpose only.

Your Rights

• Access your data, free of charge in most cases.
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated data.
• Object to processing where no legitimate interest exists.
• Opt out of direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent for consent-based processing.
• Request data deletion, subject to Terms of Business for clients.

To protect confidentiality, we may verify your identity before processing requests. Third-party requests must be authorised.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Where You Are a Client
Processing is based on the contract outlined in our Terms of Business.

Where You Signed Up for Marketing
Processing is based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

Where Data Is Provided by Another Solicitor
Processing is based on legitimate interests to represent our clients’ legal interests.

Children’s or Special Category Data
Such data is securely stored in access-controlled systems and locked filing cabinets. Access is limited to authorised personnel.

Third-Party Data Processing
Where third parties process data on our behalf, their activities are subject to strict confidentiality agreements.