Yes, if you are any of the following:
- A client of Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson, or a representative or beneficial owner of a client.
- Someone who has contacted Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson for any reason.
- Someone whose personal data is included in any document or correspondence sent to or obtained by Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson.
- A visitor to the website of Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson.
Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson only collects personal data about you in the following situations:
- If you are a client (or a client representative or beneficial owner), personal data may be obtained to verify your identity as part of the firm’s “Know Your Client” (KYC) obligations. This information may be obtained directly from you, or from public sources and search companies, and is used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
- If you interact with Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson or its clients, personal data may be gathered where relevant to those interactions. This data may also be obtained from public sources and search companies.
- Personal data may also be collected in the ordinary course of business, through documents and correspondence, even if you do not have direct dealings with Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson or its clients. This data is used solely as part of processing those documents.
- If you visit the website of Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson, analytics may provide your IP address, device type, and browser information, but not your name or physical address
Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson uses personal data in order to provide legal services, obtain goods and services for its business, and comply with UK law. The legal basis for processing this data includes ‘legal compliance’ (for KYC information) and ‘legitimate interests’ for other business activities.
Does Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson share my personal data with anyone else?Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson does not sell or make your personal data available to the public. However, personal data may be shared under the following circumstances:
- With entities involved in providing legal services, where sharing is necessary or cannot be reasonably avoided.
- If you are a client (or representative/beneficial owner), Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson may share your name, address, date of birth, and identification documents with a search company for identity verification.
- Some external service providers (e.g., email hosting, data backup services) may hold data collected by Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson.
- If there is a risk of harm, personal data may be shared with the police or other affected individuals.
- Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson may be legally required to disclose personal data under a court order or statutory obligation.
- If Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson is sold to a new owner, all personal data will be transferred to ensure the continuity of business operations.
Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson’s office and IT systems are located in the UK. Data is stored using cloud computing services from Google, which may be located outside of Europe. However, Google’s data processing agreement is fully compliant with European data protection laws and is certified under the Data Privacy Shield framework
How long does Jack Gowans & Marc Dickson retain my personal data?Files are typically deleted 6 years after the last activity unless there are valid reasons to extend this retention period.
What rights do I have in respect of personal data about me?Your rights include:
- The right to be informed about the personal data held about you.
- The right to opt-out of your personal data being used for marketing purposes.
- The right to correct or delete inaccurate personal data.
- The right to seek compensation if you have suffered damage or distress due to misuse of your personal data.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Information Commissioner’s Office website.