Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 4, 2025

Revision: SA/PP/02/25/1

Stabit Advocates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information that we receive through our website and in the course of providing our legal services.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data from you in various ways, including when you visit our website, fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage our legal services. The types of personal data we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Professional Information: Job title, company name, and industry.
  • Financial Information: Billing and payment details.
  • Legal Information: Information relevant to the legal services you request.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details related to your use of our website.

In addition, we may collect personal data from third parties such as public databases, social media platforms, or other third-party sources. We may also collect data through automated technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies.

How We Use Personal Data

We use the personal data we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Providing and Improving Our Legal Services: To deliver legal services, communicate with you about your case, and improve our offerings.
  • Communicating with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide legal updates, and send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent).
  • Processing Payments: To manage billing and payment transactions securely.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights and the rights of others.

We may also use personal data for other purposes that are consistent with the context in which the data was collected or with your consent.

Reasons We Share Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing our legal services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  • Protection of Rights: We may disclose your data to protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our clients or others.

We implement safeguards to ensure that your data is shared in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

How to Access and Control Your Personal Data

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
  • Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances (the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to have it transmitted to another controller.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or on grounds relating to your particular situation.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by applicable law.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website and improve our services. We use different types of cookies, including:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the proper functioning of our website.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve its performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember choices you make (such as language or region) to enhance your experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. For detailed information on how we use cookies and how you can manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Devices and Products Provided by Your Organization

If you access our website using a device or product provided by your organization, such as a work computer or mobile device, please note that your use may be subject to your organization’s policies, and that your organization may have access to your data. We recommend reviewing your organization’s policies regarding data privacy to understand your rights and obligations.

Collection of Data from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately.

CCPA Compliance

In addition to the rights mentioned above, California residents have the right to:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, share, or sell.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of their personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of their personal data.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To opt-out of the sale of your personal data, please use the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” button on our website or contact our DPO at Ambrose@stabitadvocates.com.

GDPR Compliance

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Be Informed: Receive clear and transparent information about the collection and use of your personal data.
  • Access: Access your personal data and supplementary information.
  • Rectification: Have inaccurate personal data rectified or completed if it is incomplete.
  • Erasure: Have your personal data erased (the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict Processing: Restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and have it transmitted to another controller.
  • Object: Object to the processing of your personal data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
  • Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with GDPR. Our DPO’s contact information is provided below.

EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks

We comply with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from the European Union and Switzerland to the United States. We hereby certify to the Department of Commerce that we adhere to the Privacy Shield Principles and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles. If there is any conflict between the terms in this Privacy Policy and the Privacy Shield Principles or the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Principles, the Principles shall govern.

UK GDPR Compliance

We comply with the UK GDPR, which mirrors the EU GDPR but is tailored for the United Kingdom. We ensure that data transfers between the UK and other countries are conducted in compliance with the UK GDPR. Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing compliance with UK GDPR.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit to understand their privacy practices and how they handle your personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Stabit Advocates reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date at the top of the policy. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or our privacy practices, or Your Privacy Choices, please contact our DPO at:

Data Protection Officer: Ambrose O’Donnell

Email: Ambrose@stabitadvocates.com

Email: info@stabitadvocates.com

Website: www.stabitadvocates.com

Phone: +250 789 366 274

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