Privacy Policy
Lagoon Counsel is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our online platform or engage with our legal services. By using our site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our comprehensive legal services, including Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Rights, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Maritime Law.
Personal Data You Provide Directly To Us
This includes information you provide when you:
- Inquire about our services.
- Request a consultation.
- Engage us for legal representation.
- Subscribe to our newsletters or publications.
- Communicate with us via forms, email, or telephone.
The types of personal data we may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Contact information (e.g., name, address, email address, phone number).
- Professional information (e.g., job title, company name).
- Identity verification information (e.g., passport details, national ID numbers) as required by law for client due diligence.
- Financial information relevant to billing and payment for services.
- Information pertinent to your legal matters provided during consultations or engagement.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our online platform, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions. This may include:
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Operating system.
- Referring URLs.
- Pages viewed and navigation paths.
- Dates and times of access.
This information is primarily used for site security, analytics, and to improve the functionality and user experience of our online platform.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide and deliver the legal services you request.
- To communicate with you about your inquiries or legal matters.
- To perform client due diligence and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
- To process payments for our services.
- To improve our online platform and tailor its content to your preferences.
- For internal record-keeping and administrative purposes.
- To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our online platform, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., IT support, payment processors), provided these parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate privacy protections.
- To Protect Our Rights: We may disclose information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you engage with us. These measures include using secure servers, encrypted communications, and restricted access to data. We also employ physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. This duration may vary depending on the nature of the information and the legal services provided.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Lagoon Counsel
18 Marina Boulevard,
#23-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1,
Singapore, Central Region, 018980
Singapore