Privacy Policy

In this Privacy Policy the terms, 'we' or 'us' is AMS Solicitors.

Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to keeping your information secure and managing it in accordance with our legal responsibilities under applicable data protection laws. We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller under registration number Z1619087

Please read this Privacy Statement carefully as it contains important information to help you understand how and why we process any personal information that you give to us.

What Information We Collect

We process personal information which you give us:

As a client to provide you with legal services.
Whilst servicing your account through our website, in writing or over the phone.
If you request information or assistance from us.

What personal information we process

This includes:

Personal details such as your date of birth, address, National Insurance Number, telephone number and email address.
Identity information such as your passport, driving licence, utility bills or national identity card.
Credit history and records relating to you, your partner or anyone else you are financially linked with (we obtain this information from credit reference and fraud prevent agencies).
Family, lifestyle, financial and social circumstances.
Financial details such as your income and information about your bank accounts.
Employment/self-employment details.

Special Categories of Personal Data

Special categories of personal data include information about an individual's health and other categories of personal information which are closely protected.

We do not generally process such information unless you have voluntarily provided this to us, or it is relevant to the legal service you have asked us to provide you with. For example, in Family & Matrimonial matters, or where you have advised us of an issue, such as your health, which could mean that you may be classed as a "vulnerable client" i.e. due to your personal circumstances or personal characteristics you are particularly vulnerable to financial detriment. We will process sensitive information where you have provided this information to us and have agreed that we can use this information to deliver products and services to you. Where possible we shall seek to minimise the collection and use of such special categories of personal data.

How we use your Information

We use your information to:

Provide legal services to you.
Provide and service your relationship with us.
Comply with legal obligations for the prevention of financial crime and money laundering.

We will process your information in order to meet our contractual obligations to you, where we have a legitimate interest to do so, where we are permitted by law, or to comply with applicable laws and regulation.