At BrownLegal (“we,” “us,” or “our”), protecting your privacy and personal data is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Belgian data protection laws. By using our services or engaging with our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identification Data: Such as your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, nationality, and other contact details.
Legal and Case Information: Including details of your legal matters, case files, contracts, agreements, legal advice, transaction records, and related documentation.
Financial Data: Payment and billing information, including bank account details, when required to process payments for our legal services.
Website Usage Data: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and cookies collected when you interact with our website.
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide you with legal advice, representation, and related services.
To communicate with you about your case, billing, updates, and other relevant information.
To process payments and manage financial transactions related to our services.
To comply with legal obligations under Belgian, EU, and international law.
To enhance and maintain the security, functionality, and performance of our website and services.
Our processing of your personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
Legal Compliance: To comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Consent: Where we have obtained your explicit consent for processing sensitive data or where required by law.
Legitimate Interests: To protect our business interests, including ensuring cybersecurity and improving our services, provided your fundamental rights do not override those interests.
We respect your privacy and will only disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:
To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, IT support), all bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.
To professional advisors, auditors, or other legal professionals involved in managing your case or related legal matters.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption, secure servers, and firewalls, to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Nonetheless, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
Restriction: Request restriction of data processing under certain conditions.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests where applicable.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider in a structured format.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent given for data processing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze usage. You may configure your browser to disable cookies, but this may impact website functionality.
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will promptly delete it.
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services, which are outside our control. We do not accept responsibility for the content or privacy practices of such third parties and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Please review this policy regularly.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
BrownLegal
Leysstraat 36, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Email: support@brown-legal.eu
