Akel Associates LLP ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly and lawfully. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal data when you visit our website www.akel-law.com or communicate with us.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK), and the applicable laws of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates as the case may be.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Personal Identification Information: name, email address, phone number, job title, and organisation
- Communications Data: information provided through contact forms, emails, or inquiries
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data
- Professional Information: details relevant to legal inquiries or potential engagements
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided and necessary for legal services.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Consent
- Legitimate interests (including responding to inquiries and operating our website)
- Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Provide legal information and services
- Manage and improve our website
- Comply with professional, legal, and regulatory obligations
- Protect our legal rights and prevent misuse
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (IT, hosting, analytics)
- Professional advisers and regulators where required
- Courts or authorities pursuant to legal obligations
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or the Middle East, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual protections.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and professional obligations.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data. However, no online transmission is entirely secure.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: info@akel-law.com