Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for personal data processed in connection with this website and our general business operations is:

2. What personal data we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Contact and identity data: name, email address, phone number, country of residence, employer or organisation name, and similar details you provide in forms, email, or consultations.
• Communication content: messages, attachments, and other information you send when you contact us.
• Marketing preferences: whether you opt in or out of marketing communications.
• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, and time spent on pages, collected through cookies and similar technologies (see section 8).

We do not require you to provide sensitive categories of personal data (such as health data) through this website. If you voluntarily send us such information, we will only process it where necessary for your matter and where permitted by law.

3. How we use your personal data

We use personal data for purposes including:

• responding to inquiries and providing information about our services;
• delivering legal, immigration, tax, or related advisory services where you become a client;
• managing our relationship with you, including billing and administration where applicable;
• sending marketing communications where you have consented, or where otherwise allowed by law;
• improving our website, analysing usage trends, and maintaining security;
• complying with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requests.

4. Legal bases for processing

Where the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC guidance apply, we rely on appropriate grounds such as: your consent (e.g. marketing, certain cookies); performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract; legitimate interests (e.g. website security, improving our services, responding to general inquiries), balanced against your rights; or legal obligation, where we must retain or disclose information by law.

5. Sharing and disclosure

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers who assist us (e.g. hosting, email, IT support), under confidentiality and data-processing terms;
• Professional advisers such as co-counsel, foreign counsel, accountants, or experts, where necessary for your matter and with your knowledge where appropriate;
• Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share personal data for third-party direct marketing except where you have expressly opted in.

6. International transfers

Your information may be processed in the Philippines and, where your matter involves cross-border work, in other countries. When we transfer personal data internationally, we take steps that are appropriate under applicable law to protect your information (such as contractual safeguards or your explicit consent where required).

7. Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including to meet legal, regulatory, tax, or professional record-keeping requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and whether you are a prospective client, active client, or former client. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it where feasible.

8. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enable basic functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If we use analytics or non-essential cookies, we will align their use with applicable consent requirements and any separate cookie notice we publish.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure; we encourage you not to send highly sensitive information by unsecured email without prior agreement.

10. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or update your personal data; object to or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent where processing is consent-based; request deletion where applicable; and lodge a concern with a supervisory authority. In the Philippines, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) oversees data privacy compliance.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

12. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies before providing personal data.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised when we make material changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, email [email protected] or write to us at 641 Sales St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila, Philippines.

This policy is provided for general information and transparency. It does not constitute legal advice. For matters specific to your situation, please consult with us or your own legal counsel.