Effective Date: [2025-03-28]
Website: https://www.everfortlegal.com

At Everfort Legal, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Everfort Legal is a law firm specializing in legal services for e-commerce and digital-first businesses. We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Data We Collect

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

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number

• Business information: company name, website, job title

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site

• Communication data: emails or messages you send to us

• Client data: information provided during client onboarding or service engagement

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

3. How We Collect Your Data

Your data is collected through:

• Forms on our website (e.g., contact, consultation, newsletter signup)

• Direct communication (email, phone, meetings)

• Cookies and analytics tools (see Cookie Policy)

• Legal engagements (client intake, agreements, legal tasks)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide legal services

• Send relevant updates, newsletters, or legal alerts (if opted-in)

• Improve our website and service offerings

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)

• Contractual necessity (e.g., to deliver legal services)

• Legal obligations (e.g., anti-money laundering checks)

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our site and communications)

6. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers who support our operations (e.g., IT, hosting, secure email)

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

• Third parties involved in legal matters (with your consent)

All such parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or transfers to countries deemed to provide adequate protection by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• For the purpose it was collected

• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping requirements)

• For legitimate business or legal needs

Client records may be retained up to 10 years, depending on jurisdiction.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@everfortlegal.com

10. Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes encryption, access controls, and secure communication tools.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. For more, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact:

Everfort Legal
📧 privacy@everfortlegal.com