Privacy Policy for Ferdinand Law LLC

Last Updated: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

1. Introduction

Ferdinand Law LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), a legal practice advising global financial institutions on regulatory, ESG, and AI risk matters, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personnal data in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, NY/Paris Bar rules).

By submitting information via our website ([Website URL]), you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We may process:

  • Contact Details: Name, email, phone number, employer (if provided via forms).

  • Professional Data: CVs, inquiries related to legal services.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies (see Section 5).

  • Sensitive Data: Only if voluntarily submitted (e.g., for case evaluation).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form).

  • Legitimate Interests (e.g., responding to inquiries, improving services).

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

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide legal counsel or respond to inquiries.

  • To comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., NY/Paris Bar rules).

  • For internal analytics (anonymized where possible).

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: For site functionality.

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

  • Analytics: To improve user experience (opt-out available).

6. Data Sharing & International Transfers

  • Third Parties: Only with service providers (e.g., secure cloud storage) under strict confidentiality.

  • Cross-Border Transfers: Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA with GDPR safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

  • Fulfilling legal or contractual obligations.

  • Maintaining records per NY/Paris Bar guidelines.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other laws, you may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent (contact: [Email]).

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard protections (encryption, access controls) but cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Updates to This Policy

Changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Revised" date.

Contact:
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