Privacy Policy

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who interacts with our firm. This policy explains how we collect and use personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

1. Data controller

The data controller is Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP, registered at Hays Lane, The Cottons Centre 5th Floor, SE1 2QG, London, United Kingdom. You may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or by writing to the address above marked "DPO".

2. What personal data we collect

• Identity data: title, name, date of birth, photograph on ID
• Contact data: postal address, email address, telephone number
• Financial data: bank details, source of funds documentation
• Transaction data: details of matters we handle on your behalf
• Special-category data where necessary: health, biometric, disability, information about family relationships
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

3. Lawful bases for processing

• Contract — to provide the legal services you have instructed us to provide.
• Legal obligation — to comply with our regulatory duties (SRA, HMRC, Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Terrorism Act 2000, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002).
• Legitimate interests — to run our firm, prevent fraud, and (where appropriate) send legal-updates emails.
• Consent — for optional marketing communications, which you may withdraw at any time.
• Substantial public interest / establishing legal claims — for processing special-category data in the course of legal advice (Schedule 1, DPA 2018).

4. How we share data

We may share your data with: barristers and other legal professionals we instruct on your behalf; HM Courts & Tribunals Service; the Office of the Public Guardian; HM Revenue & Customs; the Land Registry; the Solicitors Regulation Authority; our regulators, insurers and auditors; and IT service providers under strict written contracts. We never sell your personal data.

5. International transfers

Your data is stored within the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. Where any transfer outside these areas is necessary we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy decision).

6. How long we keep your data

We retain client files for a minimum of 7 years from the conclusion of your matter, and for longer where required by our regulatory obligations, our professional indemnity insurers, or the nature of the work (for example, Wills and Deeds are held for life). Anti-money-laundering records are retained for 5 years.

7. Your rights under UK GDPR

• Right to access (subject access request)
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (where legally possible)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights please email [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month.

8. Complaints to the ICO

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk, by telephone on 0303 123 1113, or by post to Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

9. Security

We use industry-standard technical and organisational measures — encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, staff training, secure disposal of physical records, and regular penetration testing — to protect your data.

10. Changes to this policy

We review this policy at least annually and will publish any material change on this page.