Privacy Policy for MKA Law
1. Introduction
MKA Law is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our services or providing us with your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with MKA Law:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
- Client Information: When you engage our legal services, we may collect information relevant to your case or legal matters, such as documents, legal records, and communication details.
- Website Usage Data: This includes information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and duration of visit.
- Payment Information: If you engage in paid services, we may collect billing information, including credit card details or banking information, through secure third-party payment systems.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Legal Services: To assess, manage, and deliver legal services to our clients, including communication related to your case.
- Website Functionality: To improve and customize your experience on our website, ensuring it meets your needs.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your legal matters, updates, billing, and any other services or information you may request.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you newsletters, legal updates, and promotional materials. You may opt-out of these communications at any time.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or unlawful activities.
4. Sharing Your Information
MKA Law does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may, however, share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in our business operations, such as payment processors, IT service providers, or legal document management companies. These third parties are obligated to protect your information in accordance with our privacy practices.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or court order, we may disclose your personal information to authorities or other entities as part of legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you if this occurs.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include the use of secure servers, encryption, and access controls. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Retention of Personal Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your information based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device to help us recognize you and your preferences. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by MKA Law. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
MKA Law reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
MKA Law
Phone: 012 346 0934 / 086 542 0793
Email: reception@mkalaw.co.za
Address: 60 Nondela Road, Cnr Nondela and Matroosberg Roads, Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria, 0065