This Privacy Policy outlines how Linder Myers collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in relation to your use of our website: https://www.lindermyers.co.uk/. The website is an informational resource providing general legal guidance on civil legal matters in England and Wales, such as personal injury and medical negligence.
By using this website, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Who We Are
Linder Myers is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of UK data protection laws. The website offers legal information but does not provide legal services or advice directly through the site.
Data Controller: Linder Myers
Email: info@lindermyers.co.uk
Website: https://www.lindermyers.co.uk/
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Data – such as your name, email address, or phone number when you voluntarily submit information via contact forms or email
- Technical Data – including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral sources, and other metadata from cookies and analytics tools
- Usage Data – such as information about how you use our website, pages visited, and time spent on each page
- Communication Data – any data included in communications you send to us, including feedback or queries
How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you complete forms, send us an email, or interact with our site content
- Automatically via cookies and similar technologies when you browse the website
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis for doing so. These bases may include:
- Consent – when you have actively given us permission, e.g. by submitting a contact form
- Legitimate Interests – to understand how the website is used and to maintain its functionality and security
- Legal Obligation – if we are required to retain or disclose information under applicable law
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your queries or requests submitted through our contact form or email
- Analyse usage patterns to improve our website and content
- Ensure the website is secure and functions properly
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your user experience and understand how the site is being used.
Cookies may:
- Remember your preferences
- Collect statistical data about site usage
- Support marketing or analytics integrations (e.g. Google Analytics)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers – such as website hosting, analytics, or IT security providers, under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Authorities – when required by law or to protect our legal rights
Any third-party processors are bound by data protection obligations equivalent to our own.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- To respond to your enquiries
- To meet legal or regulatory requirements
- For website analytics (usually anonymised or aggregated after a short retention period)
When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
How We Keep Your Data Secure
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transfers (HTTPS)
- Access controls to internal systems
- Regular security updates and monitoring
While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to minimise risks.
International Transfers
We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK. If we ever do so (e.g. via a service provider), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- The UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
- Adequacy regulations by the UK Government
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing – limit how your data is used
- Right to Data Portability – request a copy in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object – to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent – where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@lindermyers.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) via https://www.ico.org.uk if you are unhappy with how we have handled your data.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, including legal resources or partners. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those third-party websites. You are encouraged to review their privacy notices separately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the date of the most recent revision.
Last Updated: July 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact:
Email: info@lindermyers.co.uk