Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

Bridgefield Legal is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage us for immigration or employment-related services.

We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws of the United Kingdom.

Where immigration services are provided, Bridgefield Legal complies with the professional standards and requirements of the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

2. Who We Are

Bridgefield Legal
48 West George Street
2nd Floor
Glasgow G2 1BP
United Kingdom

Email: admin@bridgefieldlegal.co.uk
Telephone: 0141 255 1068

For the purposes of data protection legislation, Bridgefield Legal acts as the Data Controller in relation to personal information collected from clients, prospective clients, website users, and other individuals.

3. Information We Collect

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

Information You Provide Directly

Name and contact details
Date of birth
Nationality and immigration status
Passport and identity documents
Visa and immigration records
Home Office correspondence
Family and relationship information
Employment history
Wage, salary, and pension information
Information relating to workplace disputes
Disciplinary and grievance documentation
Employment contracts and HR records
Equality and discrimination-related information
Tribunal or court-related documentation
Financial information necessary for your matter
Information provided through enquiries, consultations, emails, forms, and correspondence

Special Category Data

Some immigration and employment matters may require us to process sensitive personal data, including:

Racial or ethnic origin
Religious or philosophical beliefs
Health and medical information
Disability information
Trade union membership
Sexual orientation (where relevant to an immigration or employment matter)

Such information will only be processed where legally permitted and necessary for the provision of our services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
Referral sources
Cookie preferences

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Immigration Services

Providing immigration advice and support
Preparing and submitting applications
Communicating with the Home Office and other government bodies
Managing appeals, reviews, and immigration-related matters
Verifying identity and eligibility

Employment Services

Providing employment law consultancy
Assisting with grievances and disciplinary matters
Supporting settlement negotiations
Preparing Employment Tribunal claims and responses
Advising on workplace disputes
Managing Employment Tribunal proceedings

General Business Purposes

Responding to enquiries
Managing client relationships
Processing payments
Maintaining records
Improving our services
Complying with regulatory obligations
Preventing fraud and protecting our business interests

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data where one or more of the following lawful bases apply:

Performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests
Consent
Establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims

Where special category data is processed, we rely on additional lawful conditions permitted by UK data protection legislation.

6. Who We Share Your Information With

We may share information where necessary with:

Immigration Matters

UK Home Office
HM Passport Office
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Immigration tribunals
Immigration Advice Authority
Government departments and agencies

Employment Matters

ACAS
Employment Tribunals
Employers and employer representatives
Witnesses and experts
Mediators and conciliators

General Service Providers

IT and cloud storage providers
Secure payment processors
Translators and interpreters
Professional advisers
Regulatory authorities where required

We will only share information where necessary and lawful to do so.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary:

To provide services;
To comply with legal obligations;
To satisfy regulatory requirements;
To deal with potential complaints or claims; and
To protect our legal interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the matter and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

8. Data Security

Bridgefield Legal takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information from:

Unauthorised access;
Accidental loss;
Misuse;
Disclosure;
Alteration; and
Destruction.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continually review and improve our security practices.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal data where applicable
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Information Commissioner’s Office:

https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the operation and security of the website.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.

Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings.

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Bridgefield Legal is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us: