Privacy Policy

Welcome to our website. Here are a few things you need to know about our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy before we go any further.

Disclaimer
By using this website, users agree to accept the application of English law to govern matters between Hardcastle Burton LLP and themselves.  Please read the following sections in our Disclaimer as they will explain what liabilities have been excluded by Hardcastle Burton LLP, and advise as to the accuracy and content of the website.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Excluded Liabilities
With respect to the information available on this site, Hardcastle Burton LLP expressly excludes all warranties (express or implied) and representations, except those made fraudulently, to the fullest extent permissible by law.  Hardcastle Burton LLP makes no representations about the materials in this site, or any sites linked to this site. In no event will Hardcastle Burton LLP be liable for any damages, including without limitation direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, lost profits, or other losses or expenses arising in connection with this site or use thereof, or inability to use by any party, or in connection with any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or line or system failure, even if Hardcastle Burton LLP , or a representative thereof, is advised of the possibility of such damages, losses or expenses.  Links to other Internet resources are at your own risk.  Notwithstanding the above exclusions, nothing in this paragraph will limit Hardcastle Burton LLP’s liability for death and personal injury.

Accuracy of the website’s content
In preparing this site we have endeavoured to offer current, correct and clearly expressed information. However, since inadvertent errors can occur and since relevant laws and regulations often change, the information may be neither current nor accurate.  Further, the information contained on this site is intended to provide general guidance on matters of interest. The content accuracy, opinions expressed, and other links provided by these resources are not investigated, verified, monitored or endorsed by Hardcastle Burton LLP. The information on this site does not constitute a comprehensive or complete statement of the issues discussed.  No action should be taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon information on this site.  Users should obtain specific professional advice concerning specific matters.

Advice and the content of the website
Through this site Hardcastle Burton LLP offers only the medium to facilitate users access to advice and information offered by third parties.  The content, accuracy, opinions expressed, and other links provided by these third parties are not investigated, verified, monitored or endorsed by Hardcastle Burton LLP and accordingly Hardcastle Burton LLP expressly excludes any representation or warranty (express or implied) in relation to such matters to the fullest extent possible.

Privacy Policy
Hardcastle Burton LLP takes the privacy of your information very seriously.  Please read the following questions and answers as they will explain how your data will be collected, used and kept safe.  If you do not agree with any of the answers you should not continue to use the website or provide any information to Hardcastle Burton LLP.  By using the website and/or the services provided by Hardcastle Burton LLP you are agreeing to be bound by this policy.

What data will Hardcastle Burton LLP collect?
Certain non-personal data will be collected, such as the identity of your internet browser, the type of operating system you use, your IP address and the domain name of your internet service provider.
Personally, identifiable information will also be collected on occasion.  Such data could include your name, address and gender, information relating to your occupation and employer and details about your salary, tax liabilities and bank statements.  This list is not exhaustive as other personal data may be submitted either via the website or provided to Hardcastle Burton LLP during the provision of its professional services.  (See below for how the data is to be used).

How is the data collected?
Non-personal data will be collected automatically from your computer when you visit the website.
Personal data will be collected when visitors to the site voluntarily submit such information through the registration or contact forms.  Aside from the website, Hardcastle Burton LLP will also collect personal data through general correspondence, by telephone and face to face meetings and also via third parties, such as employers, banks and solicitors.

Our Cookie Policy – How to control and delete cookies
This website does not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you. However, if you wish to restrict or block the cookies which are set by this site, or indeed any other website, you can do this through your browser settings. The Help function within your browser should tell you how.

Alternatively, you may wish to visit www.aboutcookies.org  which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of browsers. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer as well as more general information about cookies. For information on how to do this on the browser of your mobile phone you will need to refer to your handset manual.

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact on the functionality of the website.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of this website and compile reports for us on activity on the website.

Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.  By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

For further information on how to reject or delete this cookie click on the link below.
http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacypolicy.html

How will the data be used by Hardcastle Burton LLP?
All data collected, including personal data, may be used:

  • in the performance of our professional services;
  • to offer advice as to other professional services we might provide;
  • to contact visitors and clients about the professional services we provide;
  • to receive information requests sent by Hardcastle Burton LLP customers and website visitors;
  • to obtain comments on the services we provide;
  • to provide more effective internet services, improve the quality of our website, and make the website more responsive to the needs of our visitors;
  • for recruitment purposes.

Will my data be shared with anybody else?
In order to effectively provide our professional services, sometimes Hardcastle Burton LLP engages in activities with business partners and sponsors.  Our policy is not to share personal data with them without client consent.  Following consent, personal information may be jointly collected and shared.
Other than for the reasons above Hardcastle Burton LLP will not share your personal information without your knowledge and consent unless required by law to do so.

Can I make sure my data is being kept up to date?
At Hardcastle Burton LLP we are fully aware that personal information can change and so we aim to keep any information we do hold up to date.  If you wish to inform us of any such changes please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.

Do I have any rights as to how my personal data is being used?
Yes.  You can write in and ask for a copy of any of your personal data that Hardcastle Burton LLP holds though you may be charged a reasonable fee to cover the costs of making this available.  A summary of the other rights you have in relation to the collection and processing of data, including a right to complain, can be found at www.ico.gov.uk.

Will my data be kept secure?
Hardcastle Burton LLP maintains appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of any personally identifiable information collected through the website and the course of business, and periodically reviews and updates its security measures in the light of current technologies.  Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be totally secure.  Although Hardcastle Burton LLP strives to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you may transmit to us or from our online products and services.  This is done so at your own risk.  Once we do receive your transmission, however, we will make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.

Please remember that any information posted on bulletin boards becomes public information.  You should use caution when sharing information as any of it can be collected and used by people you may not know.  While Hardcastle Burton LLP strives to protect and respect your privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose in a chat room or bulletin board and you do so at your own risk.

Is Hardcastle Burton LLP responsible for any data collected from linked websites?
Hardcastle Burton LLP has established relationships with reputable business partners that allow visitors to our website to link directly to sites operated by these partners.  Some of these sites may be “co-branded” with a Hardcastle Burton LLP logo; however, these sites are not operated or maintained by Hardcastle Burton LLP and Hardcastle Burton LLP is not responsible for their content or how any information is collected and processed.  It is therefore recommended that you review the privacy policy of the businesses that maintain these sites.  These sites may collect personal information from you that is then shared with Hardcastle Burton LLP.  The content of this policy will apply to information obtained in this manner.

Links to the websites operated by other third parties may also be provided for your convenience.  Again, Hardcastle Burton LLP cannot be responsible for the content of these sites or how data is collected or processed, and it is recommended that you review the privacy policy of the applicable third party website.

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