1. Introduction

McGirr Lawyers is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained from our clients, website visitors, and other individuals in the course of our legal services and business operations. We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and any other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information Collection

We may collect personal information in various ways, including but not limited to:

2.1. Client Information: When clients engage our legal services, we collect personal information necessary to provide legal advice and representation. This may include names, addresses, contact details, identification documents, financial information, and other relevant data.

2.2. Website Visitors: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing patterns. We may also use cookies to enhance your experience and gather statistical data about website usage.

2.3. Third Parties: We may collect personal information from third parties, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other professionals involved in our clients’ matters.

3. Use of Personal Information

We use personal information for legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:

3.1. Providing Legal Services: We use personal information to provide legal advice, representation, and other related services to our clients.

3.2. Communication: We may use personal information to communicate with clients, website visitors, and individuals involved in our clients’ matters.

3.3. Marketing: With consent, we may use personal information to send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our legal services.

3.4. Business Operations: Personal information is used for administrative purposes, billing, record-keeping, and improving our services.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information in certain circumstances, including but not limited to:

4.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with various functions, such as IT support, marketing, and document storage. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4.2. Legal Obligations: We may disclose personal information to comply with legal requirements, court orders, or regulatory obligations.

4.3. Consent: We will obtain consent before disclosing personal information to other parties, unless required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. These  measures include physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.

6. Access and Correction

Clients have the right to access and correct their personal information held by us. Requests for access or corrections should be submitted in writing to our Privacy Officer (contact details provided below).

7. Retention Period

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version of the policy will be available on our website.

9. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Suite 28-29, Level 7/58 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

By engaging our legal services or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

End of Privacy Policy