Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Mburu W. & Company Advocates ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our legal services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, physical address)
• Identification information (ID number, passport details) - when required for legal matters
• Legal information related to your case or matter
• Payment and billing information
• Communication history and correspondence

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral source and browsing behavior
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing legal services and representation
• Communicating with you about your case or inquiry
• Processing payments and billing
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our services and website experience
• Sending legal updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide legal services you have requested
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate with clients
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional services

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Legal professionals within our firm
• Third-party service providers (IT, payment processing, document management)
• Regulatory authorities or courts when required by law
• Other parties with your explicit consent

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Encryption of sensitive data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Staff training on data protection

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your information
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Data Protection Contact: info@mburuwadvocates.co.ke
• Phone: 0712 398 856
• Address: J. Mugo & J. Gatungo Building, Embu, Kenya