Privacy Policy
At Awouri Barasa & Co. Advocates, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all visitors, clients, prospective clients, and users of our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our legal services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
a) Personal Information
Information that identifies you directly, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal or physical address
- Company or organization name
- National identification details where required for legal services
b) Case or Inquiry Information
When you contact us through forms, email, phone, or consultation booking, we may collect:
- Nature of your legal issue
- Case-related facts and documents
- Appointment preferences
- Communications and correspondence
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to legal inquiries and consultation requests
- To provide legal services and representation
- To communicate with you regarding your matter
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To maintain internal records
- To protect the security and integrity of our systems
3. Confidentiality and Legal Privilege
As a law firm, we treat all client communications with strict confidentiality in accordance with professional legal obligations and applicable laws.
However, submission of information through the website alone does not automatically create an advocate-client relationship until formally agreed.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only where necessary:
- With courts, tribunals, regulators, or government authorities as required by law
- With third-party service providers supporting website hosting or communication systems
- With professional advisors and consultants bound by confidentiality obligations
- Where required to protect legal rights or comply with court orders
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, misuse, or alteration.
Despite our efforts, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
Cookies may help us understand:
- Which pages are most visited
- Visitor preferences
- Website performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
- Legal service delivery
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Record keeping requirements
- Dispute resolution purposes
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion where legally permissible
- Withdraw consent for certain uses
- Object to processing in specific circumstances
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.