Privacy Policy

Introduction

  • FCOS (Forest & Co Solicitors) is committed to protecting your personal information.
  • This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
  • We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and all applicable UK Data Protection legislation.
  • By using our website, you consent to this policy.

About FCOS

  • Operated by Forest & Co Solicitors (FCOS), a trading name of Forest Corporate Ltd.
  • Registered in England & Wales (Company No. 11229601).
  • Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 647302).

Information Collection

  • Information You Provide:
    • Information submitted through website forms (contact/enquiry, award submission, newsletter).
    • May include name, address, email, and phone number.
  • Information Automatically Collected:
    • Technical information (IP address, browser type, operating system).
    • Website visit information (pages visited, time on site, referral source, clicks, downloads).
  • Third-Party Services:
    • Data collected through AWR Cloud for tracking and Google Analytics for marketing.
  • Cookies:
    • Used to distinguish users and improve website experience.
    • See our Cookie Policy for details.

Use of Information

  • Information You Provide:
    • To provide requested information/services.
    • To send marketing communications (if requested).
  • Information Automatically Collected:
    • Website administration and troubleshooting.
    • Website improvement and content optimization.
    • Security and debugging.
    • Collected anonymously, not linked to individual identification.
  • Google Analytics:
    • Used to track and analyze website usage to improve user experience.
    • Uses cookies that transmit data to Google.
    • IP addresses are collected but not associated with other Google data.
    • Refer to Google’s Advertising Privacy Notice for concerns.

Disclosure of Information

  • Information is emailed directly or stored on secure servers.
  • FCOS maintains high data protection and security standards.
  • Data is kept confidential.
  • FCOS does not rent, sell, or share personal information with other parties.
  • Information is deleted when it no longer serves a purpose.
  • Disclosure to authorities only when required by law.
  • Internet transmission is not fully secure; transmission is at your own risk.
  • Security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access after information is received.

Third-Party Links

  • Website may contain links to third-party websites.
  • Third-party websites have their own privacy policies.
  • FCOS is not responsible or liable for these policies.
  • Check third-party policies before submitting personal data.

Your Rights

  • Right to ensure lawful processing of personal data.
  • Right to access your personal data (subject access request in writing to [email protected]).
  • Data will be provided within statutory timeframes.
  • Further information may be requested for tracing.
  • Right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Changes to the Privacy Policy

  • Changes will be posted on this page and, if appropriate, notified by email.
  • Check back frequently for updates.

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