1. Introduction
Pusateri, Johnston, Guillot & Greenbaum (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage with our legal services or visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identification Information: Name, date of birth, identification numbers (e.g., passport, driver’s license).
- Contact Details: Address, phone number, email address.
- Financial Information: Payment details, billing information, bank account details (where necessary).
- Case-Related Information: Information related to legal matters, disputes, contracts, or regulatory compliance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services, including advice, representation, and document preparation.
- Managing client relationships, communications, and billing.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Protecting our legal rights and ensuring confidentiality.
- Improving our services and website functionality.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a Contract – When providing legal services to our clients.
- Legal Obligations – Compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interests – Maintaining business operations and safeguarding our firm.
- Consent – Where required for specific processing activities.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Courts, tribunals, regulators, or government authorities when required by law.
- Third-party service providers assisting in our legal work (e.g., expert witnesses, legal consultants).
- IT and cloud service providers for secure data storage and management.
- Other law firms or professionals where necessary for legal representation.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill legal obligations, comply with professional regulations, and maintain client records. Retention periods may vary based on the nature of the case and statutory requirements.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data and request a copy.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
- Object to or restrict certain data processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [contact email or phone number].
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact us.
10. Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date.