Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Data Protection

At Dikaia Legal, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and legal advisory services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Cyprus data protection legislation.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our services, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide:

• • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit inquiries or contact forms
• • Legal Matter Information: Details about your legal needs, contracts for review, business information, and any other information you share when requesting our services
• • Communication Records: Correspondence between you and our team, including emails, phone calls, and meeting notes
• • Payment Information: Billing details and payment information necessary to process service fees

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers
• • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, access times
• • Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing Legal Services

• • Responding to your inquiries and providing consultations
• • Reviewing contracts and providing legal advisory services
• • Assisting with business formation and commercial matters
• • Communicating updates and information relevant to your legal matter

Website Operation and Improvement

• • Maintaining and improving website functionality and user experience
• • Analyzing website usage patterns to enhance our services
• • Troubleshooting technical issues and preventing fraud

Legal and Compliance

• • Complying with legal obligations and professional standards
• • Maintaining records as required by Cyprus Bar Association regulations
• • Protecting our legal rights and defending against claims

Marketing Communications

• • Sending service updates and legal insights (only with your consent)
• • Providing information about our services that may interest you

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business:

• • Website hosting and technical service providers
• • Email and communication platforms
• • Payment processing services
• • Analytics and website performance tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law:

• • In response to court orders or legal process
• • To comply with Cyprus Bar Association requirements
• • To protect our legal rights or prevent harm

Professional Partners

When necessary for your legal matter, we may share information with:

• • Other legal professionals assisting with your matter
• • Government agencies for business registration purposes
• • Expert consultants when required for specialized matters

How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• • Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• • Secure Systems: Regular security updates and monitoring of our systems
• • Staff Training: Our team is trained in data protection best practices
• • Regular Audits: Periodic review of our security measures and procedures

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information for different periods depending on the purpose:

• • Client Matter Files: Retained for 7 years after completion of services, as required by Cyprus Bar Association regulations
• • Inquiry Information: Deleted within 2 years if no service relationship is established
• • Website Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
• • Marketing Consent: Retained until you withdraw consent or for 3 years of inactivity

International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed within Cyprus and the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
• • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• • Notify active clients via email if changes significantly affect their data
• • Obtain new consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.