Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12th April 2025

Muscat-Legal ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, (www.muscat-legal.com), in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable Maltese data protection laws.

1. Who we are 

We are a legal services provider based in Malta. Our contact details are:

Dr Kirsty Muscat
Triq Salvu Psaila Birkirkara
avukatmuscatk@gmail.com
+356 99896654

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification and contact data: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
   
• Professional and case-related information you provide when contacting us about our legal services.
   
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior collected via cookies.
   
• Communication data: records of correspondence when you contact us via forms, email, or other means.

3. How we use your information 

We use your data to:

• Provide you with legal advice and services.
   
• Respond to your inquiries or requests.
   
• Fulfill our legal and regulatory obligations.
   
• Improve our website, services, and client experience.
   
• Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent).
   

4. Legal basis for Processing

We process your data based on the following lawful grounds:

• Consent – when you explicitly consent (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
   
• Contractual necessity – to provide legal services under a contract.
   
• Legal obligation – to comply with laws and regulations.
   
• Legitimate interests – to improve our services and maintain client relationships, provided your rights do not override these interests.
   

5. Disclosure of your information 

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your information with:

• Our staff and authorized service providers.
   
• Professional advisers and consultants.
   
• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies, when required by law.
   

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your personal data.

6. Data Retention 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
   
• Object to or restrict our processing.
   
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
   
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) in Malta.
   

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

8.Security Measures 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9.Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

10. Third Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date".

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Dr Kirsty Muscat on +356 99896654