Introduction
Immigration Solicitors Bolton (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website at immigrationsolicitorsbolton.co.uk or contact us for legal services.
We are a data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity data: your name, date of birth and nationality
- Contact data: your email address, telephone number and postal address
- Immigration data: details about your visa, immigration status and case history that you voluntarily provide to us
- Technical data: your IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on our website (collected via cookies)
- Communications data: records of correspondence when you contact us
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide immigration legal advice and services
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a regulated legal services provider
- To improve our website and services
- To send you relevant updates about changes in UK immigration law where you have consented
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
- Contract: where processing is necessary to perform our legal services contract with you
- Legal obligation: where we are required to process data to comply with our legal and professional obligations
- Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our website and respond to enquiries
- Consent: where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain client files and personal data for a minimum of six years following the conclusion of your matter, in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable limitation periods. Website enquiry data is retained for 12 months unless a client relationship is established.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- The Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and other government bodies as required to conduct your immigration matter
- Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, subject to strict confidentiality obligations
- Courts, tribunals and regulatory bodies where legally required
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use essential cookies necessary for the website to function, and analytical cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our website.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Right to restrict processing: to request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. All client communications are treated as strictly confidential.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date below. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Immigration Solicitors Bolton
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Email: via our contact form
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.
Last updated: April 2026
