PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 05/03/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our client login area. We are committed to handling personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Who We Are
Mark Mason Employment Law Ltd
Unit 3 Mallusk Enterprise Park, Newtownabbey, BT36 4GN
Contact: Mark Mason
Email: info@markmasonlaw.co.uk
Telephone: 028 9084 8899
2. Personal Data We Collect
- Information you provide directly: name, email, phone number, message content, login credentials, uploaded documents.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser/device information, pages visited, cookies.
- Client portal activity: login timestamps, document access logs, audit trails.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
- Form submissions, account creation, client portal use, cookies, and third-party service providers.
4. Purposes for Processing and Lawful Bases
- Responding to enquiries — legitimate interests or contract
- Managing accounts — contract
- Providing access to documents — contract
- Security and fraud prevention — legitimate interests
- Analytics — consent
- Legal compliance — legal obligation
5. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to respond to enquiries, provide services, manage secure access, improve our website, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
6. Sharing Personal Data
We may share data with hosting providers, IT support, cloud storage providers, email services, professional advisers, and regulators.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies and (where consent is given) analytics cookies.
8. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. Data Retention
- Contact form enquiries: 12–24 months
- Client account data: retained while you remain a client
- Logs: 12 months
10. Security
We use encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and monitoring.
11. Your Rights
You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, request portability, withdraw consent, and complain to the ICO.
12. Children’s Data
Not intended for children under 16.
13. Changes
Updates will be posted with a revised date.
TERMS OF USE
Last updated: 05/03/2025
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, including the client login area. By using this website, you agree to these terms.
1. About Us
This website is operated by Mark Mason Employment Law Ltd, registered in [jurisdiction] with registered address at:
Unit 3 Mallusk Enterprise Park, Newtownabbey, BT36 4GN
Email: info@markmasonlaw.co.uk
Telephone: 028 9084 8899
2. Use of the Website
You must use the site lawfully. You must not attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the site or copy content without permission.
3. Client Login Area
- Keep login details confidential.
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access.
- Do not share credentials.
- Access may be suspended for misuse or security reasons.
- Documents are for your organisation’s internal use unless agreed otherwise.
4. Intellectual Property
All website content and client documents are owned by or licensed to Mark Mason Employment Law Ltd. No reproduction without permission.
5. Reliance on Information
Website content is general information only and not legal advice. Client documents are governed by your engagement terms.
6. Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. You are responsible for your own antivirus protection.
7. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for external websites.
8. Limitation of Liability
We exclude liability for losses arising from use of the website, errors, downtime, or reliance on general content. Client services are governed by engagement terms.
9. Changes
We may update these terms. Continued use indicates acceptance.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Northern Ireland. Disputes are subject to the courts of Northern Ireland.
If you would like further information about this topic or need advice on an employment law or HR issue, please contact Mark Mason Employment Law or contact us for more details.