Privacy Policy

Averillaw Solicitors respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store your personal data in accordance with Australian and European data protection laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  1. Collection of Personal Information
  • We may collect personal information from you when you interact with us, including but not limited to:
  • Contact details such as name, address, email address, and phone number.
  • Identification information such as date of birth, passport details, and driver's license.
  • Financial information such as bank account details and credit card information.
  • Employment and educational history.
  • Any other information necessary to provide our legal services.
  • We may collect personal information directly from you or from third parties with your consent.
  1. Use of Personal Information
  • We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
  • Providing legal advice and services to you.
  • Managing and administering our client relationships.
  • Communicating with you about our services, updates, and events.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Improving our services and internal processes.
  • Marketing and promoting our services, subject to your consent.
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Third-party service providers who assist us in providing legal services, IT support, marketing, and other business functions.
  • Courts, regulatory authorities, and law enforcement agencies as required by law or legal proceedings.
  • Other parties with your consent or as permitted by law.
  1. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or 

     

    disclosure. We use physical, technical, and administrative security measures to safeguard your data.

    1. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. When your personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

    1. Your Rights

    You have the right to:

    • Access and request a copy of your personal information.
    • Correct or update your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
    • Object to the processing of your personal information for marketing purposes.
    • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests.
    1. International Data Transfers

    If we transfer your personal information outside Australia or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules.

    1. Contact Us

    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

    Averillaw Solicitors

    PO Box 6905 Upper Mount Gravatt QLD Australia 4122

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    Email

    1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

    This Privacy Policy is effective as of 1 July 2023.