Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Kastanas & Panayi Law Firm (the “Firm”), we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal data we collect is handled in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the relevant laws and regulations of Cyprus.
Responsibility for Your Personal Data
As the data controller, the Firm is responsible for ensuring that our systems and processes comply with applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions or concerns, our contact information is provided below.
When We Collect Personal Data
We may gather personal data about you in the following instances:
· When you or your organization reach out to us for legal advice or services.
· When you interact with us through our website or submit an inquiry.
· When you or your organization provide services to us or our clients.
· When you apply for employment with the Firm.
In some situations, we may collect personal data from third-party sources, such as publicly available resources, business partners, or services we offer. Where this occurs, we will inform you and combine it with other data we hold.
Types of Personal Data We Collect
The personal data we may collect includes, but is not limited to:
· Personal details: Name, surname, job title, date of birth.
· Contact information: Address, phone number, email address.
· Identification information: ID or passport number.
· Recruitment data: CV, qualifications, interview notes.
· Payment data: Bank account information, payment details.
· Financial and business information: Relevant to your engagement with the Firm.
· Public resource information: Integrity databases and credit agencies.
· Special categories of personal data: Health data or other sensitive information, processed only with your explicit consent.
· Technical information: IP address, browser type, and time zone settings.
Is Providing Personal Data Mandatory?
Providing personal data is generally voluntary. However, certain legal or contractual obligations may require specific information to process your instructions or comply with the law.
How We Use Your Personal Data
The Firm uses your personal data to:
· Provide legal advice and services.
· Respond to inquiries and requests.
· Comply with legal obligations, including anti-money laundering laws.
· Process employment applications.
· Manage insurance purposes.
· Inform you of relevant legal developments and firm updates (with your consent).
· Fulfill contractual obligations.
· Notify you of changes to our services.
Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
· Subsidiaries or affiliates for service provision.
· Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, document processing).
· Legal professionals, experts, and foreign law firms as necessary for your matter.
· Authorities or courts where required by law or for legal proceedings.
· Any third party to whom we assign our rights or obligations, with your consent.
Personal Data About Other Individuals
If you provide us with personal data about another individual, you must ensure that you have their consent and have informed them about the relevant privacy rights, as outlined in this policy.
Confidentiality and Security of Your Personal Data
We implement strict security policies and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, improper use, disclosure, or destruction. Data may be stored securely on our systems or in physical files.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or address potential legal claims.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies, though this may impact your access to certain website features.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
· Right to access: Obtain a copy of your personal data.
· Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data.
· Right to erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to restriction of processing: Request the limitation of data processing.
· Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller.
· Right to object to processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
· Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
· Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection (dataprotection.gov.cy).
How to Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@kplawcy.com
Phone: +357 99244496 / +357 97803883
By Post: Kastanas & Panayi Law Firm, Athinon 179, 2035 Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus