At A de Bruyn Attorneys (registration number 2017/190467/21), we are committed to protecting your privacy and your privacy is of utmost importance. The purpose of the Privacy Policy is to explain how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://debruynlegal.co.za/. It also outlines the measures in place to protect any client information that may be shared with us. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
– Personal Information: Personally, identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and other information you willingly provide to us.
– Client Information: Information that is confidential and relates to legal matters. Any client information provided to us through the site will be preserved in accordance with attorney-client privilege.
– Automatic Data Collection: Information our server automatically collects when you interact with the site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access type.
– Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
– To operate and maintain the Site.
– For legal services To deliver legal services and complete client requests.
– To improve our Site and enhance your experience.
– Communication To respond to your inquiries and send you information related to legal services you may have requested.
– To analyse usage and optimize our services.
– Compliance, To comply with legal obligations.
We may share information we have collected with your consent about you in certain situations, including:
– With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party merchants that perform services on our behalf.
– By Law and legal process: We may disclose your information if required by law or court orders with the courts, or in response to legal processes such as summonses or attorney-client privilege exceptions.
– Business Transfers: If we merge, sell, or transfer part or all our business, your information may be transferred as part of that business deal.
– Professional Obligation: As attorneys, we are bound to ethical and legal obligations, to maintain client confidentiality. We will not disclose any information related to client matters without explicit consent, except if required by law.
We take security of personal information seriously and implement and maintain appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect it. However, no security measures are faultless, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your information, but in case of a breach the correct procedures will be followed to notify all parties involved, to mitigate your risk.
Depending on your location and the applicable law in your country, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, withdraw, or object to certain uses of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us on bernice[at]debruynlegal.co.za.
Our Site may contain links to third-party or other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activities and data on our Site. You may manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with our information:
A de Bruyn Attorneys
30 Main Road, Paarl
021 200 5644
Deputy Information Officer bernice[at]debruynlegal.co.za or alternatively info[at]debruynlegal.co.za.
Effective Date: 23 September 2024