Privacy Policy

At Gibbins Law Firm, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By accessing and using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us through this website, such as when you:

• Submit an enquiry or contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications
• Interact with our legal services or request further information
• Register for any online events, seminars, or webinars hosted by Gibbins Law Firm

The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

• Name
• Contact information (email address, phone number)
• Address
• Details of the legal matter or enquiry you submit

We only collect personal information that is necessary for the specific purpose(s) outlined in this policy.

2. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your queries and provide you with the information or services you have requested
• To send newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (only if you have consented to receive them)
• To process your requests for legal services and communications related to the services we offer
• To improve our website’s functionality and ensure a better user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We will never use or disclose your personal information for any other purpose without your consent, except where required or permitted by law.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may disclose your personal information in the following situations:

• To third-party service providers (such as website hosting, analytics providers, or email distribution services) who assist us in operating our website or delivering our services, provided they are bound by confidentiality obligations
• To comply with legal obligations, regulations, or court orders
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Gibbins Law Firm, our clients, or others

In cases where personal information is shared with third parties, we will ensure that they are subject to appropriate data protection standards to safeguard your privacy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your interactions with the website, such as pages visited or preferences set.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of the website. For more information on cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

5. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. This includes the use of encryption, secure servers, and regular monitoring of our systems.

However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information transmitted to or from our website.

6. Access and Correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information that we hold. If you would like to request access to, or correction of, your personal information, please contact us using the details provided below.

If your personal information is inaccurate, we will take reasonable steps to correct it. In some cases, we may not be able to provide access or correction if it conflicts with legal obligations or other exceptions under the Privacy Act 1988.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We will only retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Once this period has passed, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

8. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under that age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the effective date of the revised policy. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us at: