Data Privacy Notice

1. Introduction
   LangfordLegal is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
2. Who We Are
   LangfordLegal is a law firm based in Dublin, Ireland. We provide legal services across various practice areas. Our registered office is at 20 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02 H364. For data protection queries, you can contact us at [email protected]
3. The Personal Data We Collect
   We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, date of birth, and identification documents (e.g., passport, driving licence).
• Contact Data: Address, email address, phone number.
• Financial Data: Bank details, billing information, and payment history.
• Case Information: Any data relevant to your legal matter, which may include sensitive or special category data.
• Technical Data: IP addresses and online identifiers (if interacting through our website).

4. How We Use Your Data
   We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide legal advice and services.
• To comply with our legal obligations (e.g., anti-money laundering laws).
• To manage our client relationship, including billing and communications.
• To maintain records for compliance, auditing, and regulatory purposes.
• To improve our services and handle inquiries.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
   We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract: To provide legal services as agreed.
• Compliance with a legal obligation: E.g., anti-money laundering regulations.
• Legitimate interests: For managing and improving our business.
• Consent: For specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).

6. Sharing Your Data
   We may share your data with:

• Third parties involved in your legal matter (e.g., barristers, courts, opposing parties).
• Service providers who assist us with IT, accounting, or administrative support.
• Regulators or law enforcement agencies, where required by law.

7. International Transfers
   If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.
8. Data Retention
   We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements. Specific retention periods are outlined in our internal data retention policy.
9. Your Rights
   You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured, electronic format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where it was provided.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email address]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission at https://www.dataprotection.ie.

10. Security Measures
    We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
11. Updates to This Notice
    We may update this notice periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website at www.langfordlegal.ie
12. Contact Us
    For any questions or concerns about this notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at the contact details noted in Section 2 above.