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Wardak Law (“We,” “Our,” “Us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information You provide to Us. This Privacy Policy outlines how We collect, use, disclose, and protect Your personal information by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
By accessing or using the Website located at wardaklaw.com.au (“Website”), You agree to the collection and use of Your personal information by this Privacy Policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information
1.1 What is Personal Information?
Personal information refers to information or an opinion about an i Insert dentified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether the information is true or not, and whether recorded in a material form or not. Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Name
• Address
• Email address
• Telephone number Insert
• Date of birth
• Payment information
• IP address Insert
1.2 How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information directly from You when You:
• Visit and browse the Website;
• Contact Us via the Website’s inquiry forms, email, or phone;
• Engage Us for legal services;
• Subscribe to newsletters, alerts, or other updates;
• Submit feedback or complaints;
• Interact with the Website via cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 5: Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies).We may also collect personal information indirectly through third parties, such as publicly available sources or referrals, where it is impractical to collect it directly from You.
1.3 Why We Collect Personal Information
Wardak Law collects personal information for the following purposes:
• To provide You with legal services;
• To respond to Your inquiries or requests;
• To maintain and improve the functionality of the Website;
• To manage and facilitate any payments for services rendered;
• To send You updates, newsletters, or other relevant communications, provided You have opted in;
• To comply with legal obligations, including those under Australian law.
2. Use of Personal Information
2.1 How We Use Your Personal Information
We will use Your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or for related purposes reasonably expected by You. These purposes may include:
• Providing legal advice or services that You request;
• Managing and improving the Website;
• Internal record-keeping and administrative purposes;
• Verifying Your identity;
• Marketing and communication purposes, provided You have given consent;
• Meeting any legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations.
2.2 Direct Marketing
If You have consented, We may use Your personal information to send You promotional materials or newsletters about Our services. You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by following the instructions to unsubscribe or by contacting Us directly at [Insert Contact Information].
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
3.1 Who We May Share Personal Information With
Wardak Law does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. However, We may disclose Your personal information to:
• External service providers who assist Us with the Website, payment processing, marketing, or IT services;
• Third parties where disclosure is necessary for the purposes of providing legal services (e.g., barristers, experts, courts, or tribunals);
• Regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or other government entities where required by law; Insert
• Parties involved in any legal proceedings or disputes in which We are involved, including where required to comply with a court order.
All third parties are required to protect the confidentiality of Your personal information and to use it only for the purposes for which We disclose it to them.
3.2 Overseas Disclosure
We may, in limited circumstances, disclose Your personal information to overseas recipients, such as cloud storage providers, located outside Australia. In such cases, We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient does not breach the APPs.
4. Security of Personal Information
4.1 How We Protect Your Information
Wardak Law takes reasonable steps to ensure that Your personal information is protected from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include:
• Physical security measures such as secure premises;
• IT security measures such as password protection, encryption, and secure databases;
• Procedural measures, including restricted access to personal information to authorised personnel only.
4.2 Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When personal information is no longer required, We will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it.
5. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 Cookies
Wardak Law uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance Your experience on the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on Your device when You visit a website. They help Us understand how You use the Website and allow Us to improve its functionality. We may use cookies for purposes such as:
• Analysing website traffic and usage patterns;
• Remembering Your preferences and settings;
• Customising content and advertisements based on Your interests.
5.2 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but You can modify Your browser settings to decline cookies if You prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Access to and Correction of Personal Information
6.1 Accessing Your Personal Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information We hold about You. To make a request, please contact Us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will respond to Your request within a reasonable time, and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). In certain circumstances, We may decline to provide access, for example, if providing access would pose a serious threat to the life, health, or safety of an individual.
6.2 Correcting Your Personal Information
You also have the right to request that We correct any inaccuracies in the personal information We hold about You. If You believe that Your personal information is inaccurate, incomplete, out of date, or misleading, please contact Us. We will take reasonable steps to correct the information.
7. Complaints About Privacy
If You have a complaint about how We handle Your personal information or believe We have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, You may contact Us at [Insert Contact Information]. We will respond to Your complaint in writing within a reasonable time. If You are not satisfied with Our response, You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Wardak Law reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Website with the updated version of the Policy. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
If You have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if You would like to request access to, or correction of, Your personal information, please contact Us at:
Wardak Law
Website: wardaklaw.com.au
Email: reception@wardaklaw.com.au
Phone: +61 03 8592 2227