Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
At Auckland Divorce Lawyer, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you submit a contact form on our website.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our contact form, we may collect the following personal information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any information you include in your message
We only collect information that is necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide legal services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Respond to your enquiry
Communicate with you regarding your legal matter
Provide relevant legal information or services
Maintain internal records
We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent – when you voluntarily submit your details via our contact form
Legitimate Interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our legal services efficiently
Legal Obligation – where required to comply with applicable laws
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
Secure hosting environments
SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Restricted access to personal data
Your data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information only where necessary with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services)
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
6. International Data Transfers
As we operate in New Zealand, your data may be stored or processed outside the European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use basic cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. These do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by you.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through our website.
11. Updates 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.