Pier Law Limited is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the relevant principles as set out in the Privacy Act.

 

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information about you, including but not limited to:

  • Name, contact details, addresses, occupation and any information necessary to conduct business.
  • Your identity information such as Driver’s license, passport or firearms license and financial information such as your bank account details.
  • If you pay your bill via our website bill payment function Pier Law will collect certain invoice related information including client reference, invoice amount, but we do not store your credit/ debit card details.
  • Details related to legal matters for which you engage us
  • Communications with us, such as emails and phone calls
  • Any other information necessary to provide our legal services

 

We collect personal information directly from you when you engage our services, communicate with us, or use our website. We may also collect information from third parties, such as government agencies, courts, publicly available sources, or other parties relevant to your legal matters.

 

Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide legal advice and services
  • Manage client relationships and communications
  • Meet our statutory obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering legislation
  • Process payments and invoices
  • Improve our services and website functionality

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Courts, tribunals, or regulatory authorities as required by law
  • Third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as IT support, payment processors, or professional advisors
  • Credit reporting agencies In the event of a payment default, in accordance with our terms of engagement
  • Other parties with your consent or where necessary for legal representation

 

We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

 

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes implementing measures such as encryption, secure servers, and access controls.

 

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete. To do so, please contact us using the details provided below.

 

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil our legal and business obligations. When no longer required, we securely dispose of or anonymize personal data.

 

Cookies and Website Use

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will be effective from the date of publication.

 

Contact Us

If you have any concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the Privacy Act 2020, please contact us at info@pierlaw.co.nz or 03 366 5540

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