PA Claim UK is a trading style of Treadstone Law Ltd (SRA No. 557858), authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 

Treadstone Law Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you use our website or instruct us in relation to a claim. 

1. Who We Are 

Data Controller: 
Treadstone Law Ltd 
76 King Street 
Manchester 
M2 4NH 

Email: help@treadstonelaw.co.uk 
Telephone: 0161 490 8960 

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. 

2. The Personal Data We Collect 

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

Information You Provide to Us 

• Name 

• Address 

• Email address 

• Telephone number 

• Employment details 

• Details of your redundancy or dismissal 

• Financial information relevant to your claim 

• Copies of documents you provide 

Special Category Data 

In certain employment-related claims, we may process limited special category data (for example, information relating to trade union membership or health where relevant to your case). 

This is processed only where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. 

Technical Data 

When you use our website, we may collect: 

• IP address 

• Browser type 

• Device information 

• Website usage data via cookies 

3. How We Use Your Data 

We use your personal data to: 

• Assess eligibility for a Protective Award claim 

• Provide legal advice and representation 

• Communicate with you about your matter 

• Progress your claim through the Employment Tribunal 

• Comply with regulatory and legal obligations 

• Improve our website and services 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing 

We rely on the following lawful bases: 

• Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide legal services 

• Legal obligation – to comply with regulatory and statutory requirements 

• Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our business 

• Establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims – for sensitive data relevant to your case 

• Consent – for marketing communications (where applicable) 

5. Who We Share Your Data With 

We may share your personal data with: 

• The Employment Tribunal 

• Barristers or counsel 

• Opposing parties or their representatives 

• Third-party experts (where required) 

• IT and case management service providers 

• Regulators, including the SRA, where required 

We do not sell your personal data. 

6. Data Retention 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. 

Client files are normally retained in line with legal and regulatory requirements. This is typically for a minimum of six years following the conclusion of a matter, although this may vary depending on the circumstances. 

Marketing data is retained until you withdraw consent. 

7. Your Rights 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: 

• Access your personal data 

• Request correction of inaccurate data 

• Request erasure (in certain circumstances) 

• Restrict processing 

• Object to processing 

• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent) 

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) 

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at help@treadstonelaw.co.uk. 

8. Complaints 

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, please contact us first. 

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office: 

Information Commissioner’s Office 
www.ico.org.uk 

9. Data Security 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. 

10. Cookies 

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and monitor performance. 

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