Privacy Policy

1. General provisions

Personal data is processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”, the Law of Ukraine “On the Bar and Advocacy”, other regulations of Ukraine, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the extent that it does not conflict with Ukrainian law.

By using the Site, you confirm your agreement with this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes defined herein.

2. Data controller

The controller and processor of personal data is advocate Oleksandr Vadymovych Hezerdava, who practises law in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.

3. What personal data we collect

When using the Site, the following data may be collected:

• first name, surname, and patronymic;
• email address and phone number;
• information you voluntarily provide through contact forms;
• data automatically transmitted by the browser (IP address, browser type, date and time of access);
• cookies and similar technologies.

4. Purposes of personal data processing

Personal data is processed for the purpose of:

• providing legal assistance and legal consultations;
• communicating with users and responding to enquiries;
• entering into and performing agreements for the provision of legal assistance;
• complying with legal requirements;
• improving the operation of the Site and the quality of services.

5. Legal basis for data processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of your consent, the necessity to perform a contract, compliance with the advocate’s legal obligations, and legitimate interests as provided by law.

6. Protection of personal data

The advocate takes appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, unlawful processing, destruction, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is granted exclusively to the advocate and persons authorised by him, who are obliged to comply with confidentiality requirements and the legislation of Ukraine.

6-1. Attorney–client privilege

Information received by the advocate from Site users and clients when seeking legal assistance, through correspondence, form submissions, or otherwise, constitutes attorney–client privilege under Article 22 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Bar and Advocacy”.

Attorney–client privilege covers personal data, the content of enquiries and consultations, advice given, and any other information related to the provision of legal assistance.

Disclosure of information constituting attorney–client privilege is permitted only in cases and in the manner expressly provided by the legislation of Ukraine.

7. Data subject rights

You have the right to:

• receive information about the processing of your personal data;
• access your personal data;
• request correction or updating of inaccurate data;
• request deletion of personal data in cases provided by law;
• restrict or object to data processing;
• withdraw consent to the processing of personal data.

8. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to ensure proper operation and analytics. You may change cookie settings in your browser; however, this may affect the operation of certain Site features.

9. Disclosure to third parties

Users’ personal data and information constituting attorney–client privilege are not disclosed to third parties, except in cases expressly provided by the legislation of Ukraine, including the Law of Ukraine “On the Bar and Advocacy”, or with the data subject’s express consent.

10. Changes to the Policy

The advocate may amend this Privacy Policy. The current version is always available on the Site.