Legal Surface is committed to respecting the privacy of website visitors and registered law firms and legal practitioners. This Privacy Policy explains how data is collected, used, processed, and protected, in accordance with the nature of the platform as an informational and directory-based service.

Using the website or applying for registration constitutes an explicit and legally binding acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

First: Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected or processed through:

• Visiting the Legal Surface website.

• Browsing publicly available pages.

• Registering law firms or legal practitioners.

• Using contact forms available on law firm profile pages.

This policy does not apply to any external websites or platforms accessed through links available on the website.

Second: Types of Data Collected

1. Data Provided by Law Firms and Legal Practitioners

When applying for registration, the platform may collect data including, but not limited to:

• Name of the law firm or legal practitioner.

• Professional contact details.

• Descriptive information about services.

• Logos or branding materials.

• Any information voluntarily submitted for publication purposes.

2. Visitor Data

The website does not require visitors to create accounts. However, limited data may be collected when using contact forms, such as:

• Name (if provided).

• Email address or other contact details.

• Message content.

3. Technical Data

The platform may automatically collect non-personal technical data, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address.

• Browser and device type.

• Pages visited.

• Usage data for analytical and performance purposes.

Third: Use of Data

Collected data may be used for the following purposes:

• Displaying law firm and legal practitioner profiles on the website.

• Enabling communication between visitors and registered firms via available forms.

• Improving website performance and user experience.

• Operational, technical, and administrative purposes.

• Marketing and promotional activities related to the platform.

Data is not used for any unlawful purposes or in a manner inconsistent with the nature of the platform.

Fourth: Data Sharing

1. Users and registered firms acknowledge and agree that the platform may:

   • Share data with an affiliated company within the same corporate group, as an internal third party, for operational, technical, or marketing purposes.

2. The platform does not sell or lease personal data to independent external third parties, except where:

   • Required by law, or

   • In response to a valid court order or official request from a competent authority.

Fifth: Contact Forms

Contact forms available on law firm profile pages are provided solely as a means of communication between visitors and law firms. The parties acknowledge that:

• The platform does not access message content beyond what is technically required for message transmission.

• The platform bears no responsibility for the content of communications or their outcomes.

• Any data exchanged through such forms is the sole responsibility of the communicating parties.

Sixth: Cookies

The platform may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes including:

• Enhancing browsing experience.

• Analyzing website usage.

• Improving technical performance.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionalities.

Seventh: Data Protection

Legal Surface implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or loss.

However, users acknowledge that data transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure, and the platform does not provide an absolute guarantee against breaches or failures beyond its control.

Eighth: Data Retention

Data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or for as long as the profile or account remains active, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Ninth: Data Subject Rights

Registered law firms and legal practitioners have the right to:

• Request updates or corrections to their data.

• Request removal of their profile from the platform in accordance with platform policies.

Such requests do not impose an obligation to retain data beyond the termination of the relationship unless required by law.

Tenth: Amendments to the Privacy Policy

The platform reserves the absolute right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after any amendment constitutes implicit acceptance of the updated policy.

Eleventh: Privacy Contact

For any inquiries or requests related to privacy, please contact:
privacy@legalsurface.com

Final Acknowledgment

By using Legal Surface or applying for registration, users and registered firms acknowledge that they:

• Have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

• Agree to it without reservation.

• Acknowledge that the platform is not responsible for data exchanged outside its scope or through direct communication between visitors and law firms.