Privacy Policy

Who we are

Ferguson & Co is a firm of solicitors based in Northern Ireland.

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details provided on our website.

What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Your name and contact details, including email address and telephone number
• Information you provide when contacting us via our website, email, or telephone
• Information relevant to an enquiry or potential legal matter
• Technical data, such as IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies

How we collect personal data

We collect personal data when you:

• Contact us through our website or by email or telephone
• Submit an enquiry or request information
• Use our website, including through the use of cookies

How we use your personal data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and communications
• Provide legal services or information requested
• Manage and administer our business
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected, or for closely related purposes.

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases to process personal data:

• Consent – where you have provided consent (for example, for non-essential cookies)
• Contract – where processing is necessary to take steps at your request or provide legal services
• Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory duties
• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights

Cookies and website analytics

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.

For more information about the cookies we use, including how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing your personal data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers who support our website or IT systems
• Professional advisers where necessary
• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law

Any third parties we use are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and the reason it was collected.

Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we handle personal data. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details provided on our website.