1. Who We Are
nilamlawxra is a law practice in Singapore, with offices at 40A Beach Road, #19-08 The Gateway West, Singapore 189765. The firm is the data controller in respect of personal data processed in connection with its services and this website. Contact: [email protected].
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only where it is necessary and relevant to the purpose for which it is collected. The types of data we may hold include:
- Name, email address, telephone number (from enquiry forms and direct contact)
- Details of a family law matter, to the extent shared voluntarily by the individual
- Correspondence and records of advice given
- Website usage data, including page views and browser information (through cookies, subject to your consent)
We do not collect sensitive personal data through this website other than what is voluntarily disclosed in a message or enquiry.
3. How We Collect Data
- Directly from you, via the contact form on this website
- Via email or telephone, when you contact the firm
- Through cookies and analytics tools, where you have consented
- In the course of providing legal services, once an engagement has commenced
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following bases under the PDPA:
- Consent — for communications and non-essential cookies
- Contractual necessity — to provide legal services once an engagement is formed
- Legal obligation — to comply with regulatory requirements applicable to law practices in Singapore
- Legitimate interest — for administration of the firm's practice and for responding to enquiries
5. How We Use Personal Data
- To respond to enquiries submitted through the website or by other means
- To provide legal services where an engagement has been agreed
- To maintain records of the firm's work as required by professional and regulatory obligations
- To improve the website and understand how it is used (where analytics cookies are accepted)
- To communicate updates relevant to a matter in which we are engaged
We do not use personal data for marketing purposes and do not send unsolicited communications.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- With the court or tribunal where proceedings have been filed
- With opposing solicitors, to the extent required by the conduct of proceedings
- With third-party service providers who support the firm's IT infrastructure, subject to appropriate data processing agreements
- Where required by law or a regulatory authority
Any third parties with whom data is shared are required to handle it in a manner consistent with the PDPA.
7. Data Retention
Client files are retained for a minimum of seven years following the conclusion of a matter, in line with professional practice requirements in Singapore. Enquiry data from this website, where no engagement follows, is held for a maximum of twelve months and then deleted. Cookie data expires as specified in our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Protection Measures
- All files containing personal data are stored on password-protected, encrypted systems
- Access to client data is restricted to members of the engagement team
- Email correspondence containing personal information is transmitted securely where possible
- The firm conducts regular reviews of its data handling practices
- In the event of a data breach, affected individuals will be notified promptly in accordance with applicable requirements
9. Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve the user experience and to understand how it is used. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. Optional cookies (analytics, preference, marketing) are set only with your consent. For full detail, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Your Rights Under the PDPA
You have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request that we cease using your data for specified purposes
- Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore if you believe your data has been mishandled
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within thirty days.
11. Third-Party Links
This website may include links to external resources. nilamlawxra is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and this policy does not extend to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
The services offered by nilamlawxra are intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 through this website. If you believe a minor's data has been submitted, please contact us at [email protected] so that we may address it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be indicated by a prominent notice on this page for a period of thirty days. Continued use of the website after a change is posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact
For any questions relating to this policy or to the firm's data practices, please write to:
nilamlawxra
40A Beach Road, #19-08 The Gateway West
Singapore 189765
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +65 6275 8493