This privacy policy outlines how Insure.Law (operated by Pennine Kennedy Limited) collects, uses, and shares your personal information. It also explains your rights and how we comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines how Insure.Law (operated by Pennine Kennedy Limited) collects, uses, and shares your personal information. It also explains your rights and how we comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Insure.Law is operated by Pennine Kennedy Limited, an independent law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales. Pennine Kennedy Solicitors is controlled by Pennine Kennedy Limited through which it carries out its business (“Pennine Kennedy Solicitors”)
Pennine Kennedy Limited is registered in England and Wales with number 07786107 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 646145). Its registered office and principal place of business are at 450 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0BQ. The firm’s VAT number is: 293 6921 65.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk.
Personal Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
1. Identity and Contact Information:
Name, address, title, email, phone number, gender, employer, and business information.
2. Financial Information:
Bank account details, sources of wealth, and other financial data.
3. Technical Information:
Data on website visits, IP addresses, geographic location, browser type, and search terms.
4. Marketing Preferences:
Your preferences regarding receiving communications from us.
5. Special Categories of Data:
Sensitive information, such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, and criminal records, where required and lawful.
We only process sensitive data with your explicit consent or where it is legally necessary, e.g., for legal claims or compliance purposes.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect your personal information in the following ways:
Directly from you via our website, emails, digital platforms, and virtual experiences.
During the provision of legal services, either directly from you or from third parties (e.g., intermediaries, public databases).
From recruitment processes, including applications submitted online.
Why We Process Your Personal Information
We process your information for the following purposes:
Providing legal services to clients.
Managing client and business relationships.
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, such as anti-money laundering checks.
Sending marketing communications (with your consent or as permitted by law).
Recording and monitoring website usage.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases to process your information:
Contractual necessity: For the performance of contracts.
Legal obligations: To comply with regulatory requirements.
Legitimate interests: For business operations while safeguarding your privacy.
Consent: For specific purposes, such as marketing or processing sensitive data.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share your data with:
Professional advisers, such as barristers and overseas law firms.
Service providers, including IT, translation, and marketing support.
Auditors, insurers, and regulatory authorities.
Where we transfer data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate protections are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary, considering:
Legal and regulatory obligations.
Contractual requirements.
Best practices and guidelines from supervisory authorities.
Information Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
1. Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
2. Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
3. Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
4. Restriction: Request limited processing in certain circumstances.
5. Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. Objection: Opt out of direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interests.
7. To exercise these rights, contact khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk. We will respond within one month, subject to legal exceptions.
Marketing Preferences
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
Responding directly to marketing emails.
Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
Contacting us at khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk.
Complaints
If you are unsatisfied with our handling of your personal data, you can:
Contact us at khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via email or updates on our website. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updates.
Contact Information:
For any questions, email us at khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk.
Insure.Law is operated by Pennine Kennedy Limited, an independent law firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in England and Wales.
Pennine Kennedy Solicitors is controlled by Pennine Kennedy Limited through which it carries out its business (“Pennine Kennedy Solicitors”)
Our registered office is:
450 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 0BQ.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at khalil@penninekennedy.co.uk.
