Privacy Policy

At MA Lawyers, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and

protect your personal information, and your rights under data protection laws.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Name, contact details, and date of birth

• Financial information necessary to carry out your instructions

• Details of property transactions and related documents

• Identification information for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Provide legal services and manage your matter efficiently

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, including AML checks

• Communicate with you about your matter, appointments, and updates

• Maintain our records in accordance with professional guidelines

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

• Mortgage brokers, estate agents, or other third parties directly involved in your matter

• Regulatory or professional bodies if required by law (e.g., CLC, Law Society)

• Other service providers who assist us in delivering legal services, under strict confidentiality

agreements

We will not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes without your consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information in line with regulatory and professional guidance. Records are

securely stored and only kept as long as necessary for legal, regulatory, and business purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances

• Object to processing for legitimate interests

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us at shilpa@malawyers.co.uk or 0121 272 7788.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information

against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

7. AML and Identity Verification

As part of our regulatory obligations under AML regulations, we may collect and verify your personal

identification documents before providing legal services. This is a legal requirement and ensures

compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules.

8. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. No personal information is collected without

your consent. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website.