Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Meridian Legal Advisors, Lda. ('we', 'us', or 'our') collects, uses, processes, and protects your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in Portugal.

2. Data Controller

The data controller is Meridian Legal Advisors, Lda., with its registered office at Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal. You can contact us regarding data protection matters at privacy@meridianlegal.pt.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

- Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.) provided through our contact forms or during client onboarding.

- Information related to the legal services we provide, which may include sensitive personal data as required for legal representation.

- Technical data from your visit to our website, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system, collected via cookies.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

- To provide you with legal services and fulfill our contractual obligations.

- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries or our services.

- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering checks.

- To improve our website and services, with your consent where required.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

- The necessity to perform a contract with you (i.e., providing legal services).

- Your explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).

- The necessity to comply with a legal obligation.

- Our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.

6. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your personal data.

- Rectify inaccurate personal data.

- Erase your personal data ('right to be forgotten').

- Restrict the processing of your data.

- Data portability.

- Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.