Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Eco Lex Legal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.ecolexlegal.ch or engage our legal consultancy services. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

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

• Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport or ID details.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address.
• Professional Information: Company name, job title, business details.
• Communication Data: Messages, enquiries, and correspondence sent through our contact form, email, or phone.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour on our website.
• Legal Case Information: Documents, evidence, and information you provide in connection with legal matters.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage legal consultancy services you have requested.
• To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you about our services.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• To improve our website, services, and overall client experience.
• To send you relevant updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with your consent).
• To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud or misuse.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for us to process your data.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract or provide services you have requested.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Affiliated Offices: Our offices in the UAE, Spain, and Switzerland, as necessary to provide cross-border legal services.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website, hosting data, or providing services (bound by confidentiality agreements).
• Regulatory Authorities: Government bodies, courts, or regulatory authorities where required by law.
• Professional Advisors: Accountants, auditors, and insurers as necessary for legitimate business purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

As an international legal consultancy with operations in the UAE, Spain, and Switzerland, your personal data may be transferred across borders. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Data Protection. Appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are implemented to protect your data during international transfers.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted communications, secure data storage, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements. Client matter files are retained in accordance with professional legal obligations and applicable statutes of limitation. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may 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 personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ask@ecolexlegal.ch.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: