PRIVACY POLICY

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1. Introduction 

Piazza Legal (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.piazzalegal.net or engage our legal services.

By using this website or providing us with your personal data, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identification Information: such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
   
• Sensitive Data: In the course of providing legal services, we may collect sensitive personal data, such as health information, financial details, or other data relevant to legal matters, only with your explicit consent or where required by law.
   
• Website Usage Data: Information regarding your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity, collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
   
• Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
   

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide you with legal services and advice.
   
• To communicate with you about your legal matters.
   
• To respond to your inquiries or requests.
   
• To improve our website and services.
   
• To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and professional duties.
   

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide us with your personal data for a specific purpose, such as requesting legal advice or services.
   
• Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract or take steps to enter into a contract with you.
   
• Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations applicable to our legal profession.
   
• Legitimate Interests: For example, to improve our services or protect our legal rights.
   

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with administrative tasks such as website hosting, email services, or payment processing.
   
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
   
• With Your Consent: If we need to share your personal data with third parties not listed above, we will ask for your explicit consent.
   

We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
   
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold.
   
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
   
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
   
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
   
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
   

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@piazzalegal.net 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to and processed in Malta, where our servers are located. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data when transferred internationally.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

PIAZZA LEGAL 

25/13, Vincenti Bld., Strait Street, Valletta, VLT 1432, Malta
Email: info@piazzalegal.net