Privacy Policy
Dear User,
Thank you for choosing to access our law firm's website (our "Website") at www.hmlc.ae, owned and operated by Hélène Mathieu Legal Consultants L.L.C PL (trading as "HMLC", "Firm").
Kindly find below an introduction to our law firm as well as the defined terms of this Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy").
Introduction
Hélène Mathieu Legal Consultants L.L.C PL (HMLC) is a Dubai-based legal consultancy firm advising individuals and corporations across a wide array of legal practice areas. Founded by Hélène Mathieu, the Firm's practice is to work closely with clients, with frequent and open communication, keeping clients' best interests in mind at all times and finding optimal legal solutions to accommodate clients' needs and expectations.
User
"User" means you, or anyone who accesses our Website.
Personal Information
"Personal Information" is any information about a User obtained by using our Website.
Third Party
"Third Party" means any governmental authority, semi-governmental authority, where relevant, the Firm's contractors, or any other party to whom disclosure is required by a court order and who are not engaged by this Privacy Policy.
Data Subject
"Data Subject" means any user whose Personal Information is available when using our Website.
Cookie
"Cookie" is a small data file that stores certain data about the User's usage of the Website and helps us personalize the User's experience. Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Certain cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, such as those that retain your privacy preferences. We also use optional cookies to analyse website usage and improve our services. These optional cookies are deployed only with your consent, which you may grant, decline, or withdraw at any time via our cookie banner or settings. We do not use cookies to collect or store sensitive personal data.
Server
"Server" is where we retain your Personal Information.
Type and Purpose of Personal Information
As you access our Website, you may choose to show interest in our Firm's services by filling out your information in our Contact Form ("Form"). In this Form, we may ask you for your name, last name, email, matter, and whether: A) You agree to sharing your Personal Information with us, and B) You would like to subscribe to our Newsletter where we update you on the latest laws and topics of the legal world. If you choose not to fill out this Form, we may not be able to assist you further with your matter. The Personal Information you provide us with is going to be used for the purposes of servicing you and understanding your matter as well as personalizing the overall user experience as stated hereinabove. You can object to the use of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@hmlc.ae as per the instructions in Section 14 of this Privacy Policy.
Retention of Personal Information
The Personal Information that you provide us with may be subsequently retained to further assist you with your matter and then retained on our Server for the following purposes: Assisting you with client matters and booking consultations; Providing a better, personalized user experience; For legal purposes in the event of an arising dispute; For Data storage purposes; To ensure that your feedback is well received and acted upon. We will ensure that your Personal Information remains protected, not subject to breach, and treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Storage of Cookies
Our Website will be, with your consent, storing Cookies based on the User's usage of the Website. These Cookies will not store any Personal Information; they only store, for example, frequently accessed pages by Users. Kindly note that these Cookies will require your consent as you access our Website.
Website Security
This Website holds an SSL Certificate, meaning that it has a digital presence that is encrypted. Hence, the User's access to the Website is safe. In addition, any Personal Information that you choose to share through our Form is stored in our Server, which is subject to regular security checks and reports.
Third Party Access to Information
We may share your Personal Information with Third Parties. However, when and where it is possible, we shall limit the disclosure of your personal information to the Third Parties defined hereinabove to the strict minimum required to operate.
Cross-Border Information Processing
In the event where we are required to process, share, transfer, or use Personal Information provided by a Data Subject ("Cross-Border Processing") outside of the geographical area of the United Arab Emirates, we will proceed with protective and organizational measures to ensure its safety.
Access to Personal Information and Withdrawal of Consent
As we value your privacy and your access to your Personal Information, and to ensure compliance with best legal practices, should you request to access your Personal Information that we have retained for any of the purposes stated hereinabove, kindly send us an email at info@hmlc.ae with: A) Your specific request(s), and B) Proof of Identity.
Confidentiality
The Personal Information you provide us is of a confidential nature, and as a law firm, we strictly uphold confidentiality obligations. The Personal Information that you provide us will remain confidential for the duration of your engagement with us and after that duration. Your Personal Information will only be used for the purposes stated hereinabove.
Severability
In the event where one or more clauses of this Privacy Policy are deemed void or illegal by the relevant authority to which it is subject, the remainder of the Privacy Policy shall remain valid.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
Any dispute arising out of, or in connection with this Privacy Policy, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination ("Privacy Policy Dispute"), shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Dubai Courts ("Dubai Courts"). This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Federal Laws of the United Arab Emirates ("U.A.E. Federal Law"). For the avoidance of doubt, the Firm reserves the right to seek damages incurred in connection with adjudicating this Privacy Policy Dispute, including damages for lost income. In the event of a Privacy Policy Dispute, the Client agrees that email is an acceptable and sufficient form of service.
Privacy Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy is subject to change in compliance with new laws and regulations.
Thank you for visiting HMLC Legal Consultancy.