Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
Divorce Lawyer Auckland ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our legal services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our website forms
- Schedule a consultation
- Engage our legal services
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Communicate with us via email or phone
This information may include:
- Name and contact information
- Email address and phone number
- Details about your legal matter
- Financial information (when relevant to your case)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device and operating system information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide legal services and advice
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Communicate about your legal matter
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and professional obligations
- Send relevant legal updates (with your consent)
Legal Professional Privilege
As qualified lawyers, we are bound by legal professional privilege and confidentiality obligations. Information shared with us in the context of seeking legal advice is protected by these privileges and will not be disclosed without your consent, except as required by law.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal and professional obligations. Client files are typically retained for at least 7 years after the conclusion of a matter, in accordance with professional requirements.
Your Rights
Under New Zealand privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and professional obligations)
- Object to certain uses of your information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@divorcelawyerauckland.co.nz
- Address: Auckland, New Zealand
Complaints
If you believe we have breached your privacy, you can make a complaint to us directly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz.