Effective date: 5 August 2026. This Privacy Policy applies to Morchid & Co Ltd, trading as Morchid & Co. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who we are
Morchid & Co is a trading name of Morchid & Co Ltd (Company Number 10783683), registered in England and Wales. Our office is at The Town House, 123-125 Green Lane, Derby DE1 1RZ. We are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC), Registration Number F201700061.
For privacy enquiries, contact us at enquiries@morchidandco.com or call 0333 455 9030.
2. What data we collect
We may collect:
- Full name and contact details (email, phone, address)
- Immigration-related documents and case information you share with us
- Correspondence and enquiry details submitted via our website forms
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics, where used)
3. How we use your data
We process your data to:
- Provide immigration advice, representation and related services
- Schedule assessments and communicate with you about your case
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including OISC requirements)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
4. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent (for optional services such as marketing newsletters)
- Performance of a contract (for example, legal representation)
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interest in managing and improving our practice
5. Sharing your data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with the Home Office, tribunals, courts, translators, or other professionals where necessary to progress your case, or where required by law. Service providers who support our IT, email or website may process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.
6. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting or regulatory requirements. Case files are typically retained in line with professional and OISC guidance.
7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you may have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise your rights, email enquiries@morchidandco.com.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorised access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.