Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our legal services website.
Information Collection
We collect information to provide you with high-quality legal services in family law, divorce cases, and child custody matters. The types of information we gather include:
- Personal Information: Names, contact details, email addresses, and phone numbers provided through consultation request forms.
- Legal Information: Details about your family case, custody arrangements, and case history shared during consultations.
- Communication Data: Records of emails, messages, and documents exchanged during legal proceedings.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, and website usage patterns collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
All information is collected with your consent and in compliance with Polish data protection regulations and GDPR standards.
Data Usage
We use the collected information exclusively for lawful purposes related to providing family legal services:
- Processing your consultation requests and legal case inquiries
- Providing professional legal advice and representation in family law matters
- Managing communications regarding divorce proceedings and custody arrangements
- Maintaining case documentation and client records
- Improving our website services and user experience
- Compliance with Polish legal requirements and professional obligations
- Sending important updates about your legal case or service changes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law or court orders.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and Polish data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request access to your personal information held by our firm.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly-used format.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we process your information.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our legal team with your request. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site.
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. We comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements and provide clear opt-in options for non-essential cookies.
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure:
- Encrypted communication channels for sensitive data transmission
- Secure document management systems with restricted access controls
- Regular security audits and compliance checks
- Trained staff following strict confidentiality protocols
- Secure physical storage of case files and documents
While we maintain robust security practices, no online transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to report any security concerns immediately to our compliance team.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our legal services and fulfill our professional obligations. Retention periods are determined by:
- Duration of the legal engagement and case resolution
- Polish legal requirements for maintaining client records
- Statute of limitations for potential legal disputes
- Professional accounting and compliance requirements
After the retention period expires, information is securely deleted or anonymized. Case files related to family law, divorce, and custody matters are retained according to Polish legal standards and professional regulations.
Third-Party Disclosure
We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Court Requirements: Information disclosed to courts as required by law or judicial orders.
- Legal Obligations: Sharing required by Polish legal requirements or regulatory bodies.
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties providing document management, IT support, or accounting services under confidentiality agreements.
- Co-Counsel: Other legal professionals involved in your case with your knowledge and consent.
- With Your Consent: We will only share information with other parties upon receiving your explicit written consent.
All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection standards equivalent to our own.
International Data Transfers
Our legal firm operates primarily within Poland and the European Union. Since we comply with GDPR, your data is protected under EU data protection standards. In the rare event of international data transfer outside the EU/EEA, we ensure:
- Adequate safeguards and legal mechanisms for data protection
- Standard contractual clauses as approved by the European Commission
- Your explicit consent for any non-EU transfers
Your data will not be transferred to countries without adequate data protection standards without your informed consent.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by email or prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services following notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a data breach, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Warsaw, Poland
privacy@familylawservices.pl
+48 (22) 123-45-67
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET
Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters related to your case, please contact your assigned attorney directly.