Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Robert Lee Law Offices (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong (“PDPO”).

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

Information you provide directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company or organisation name
• Any other information you include when submitting our contact form or corresponding with us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you regarding our legal services
• To provide, administer, and manage legal services you have engaged us for
• To improve and optimise our website, its content, and user experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to our practice
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our clients and others

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the PDPO, we process your personal data on the basis of one or more of the following:

• Your voluntary provision of personal data through our contact form or other direct communications
• The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract or the provision of legal services
• Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject
• Our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing our website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with applicable data protection practices.

In determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and applicable legal requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include encryption of data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to taking all practicable steps to safeguard your information.

7. Third Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

• Email delivery service providers (for responding to contact form submissions)
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Professional advisers, including lawyers, auditors, and insurers, where necessary

All third-party service providers are required to process your data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may also disclose your personal data where required by law, regulation, or court order.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our site. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Your Rights under the PDPO

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to obtain a copy of that data.
• Right of Correction: You have the right to request the correction of any personal data that is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 below. We may charge a reasonable fee to cover administrative costs associated with processing your data access request, as permitted under the PDPO. We will respond to your request within 40 days of receiving it.

10. International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in jurisdictions outside of Hong Kong where our offices operate, including Japan. Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection consistent with the requirements of the PDPO.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Robert Lee Law Offices
Unit A, 3/F, 228 Electric Road
North Point, Hong Kong

Email: general@interasialawoffices.com