C&Z Partners ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website www.guangzhoulawyers.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about visitors to our Site and individuals who contact us regarding legal services.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily. When you contact us by telephone, email, WhatsApp, or through our Site, you may provide us with certain personal information, including your name, telephone number, email address, nationality, and details about the legal matter you are inquiring about. You are under no obligation to provide this information, but declining to do so may limit our ability to assist you.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our Site, our web server may automatically log certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used for Site administration and security purposes and does not personally identify you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and provide legal advice; to communicate with you about your matter; to comply with our professional and legal obligations, including conflict-of-interest checks; to improve our Site and services; and to protect the security and integrity of our Site.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases: your consent; the necessity to take steps at your request prior to entering into a lawyer-client relationship; our legitimate interests in operating and improving our legal practice; and compliance with applicable legal obligations under PRC law and professional conduct rules.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: with your consent or at your direction; with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site and practice (subject to confidentiality obligations); as required by applicable law, court order, or governmental regulation; and to protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, our clients, or others.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or professional obligations. Client files are retained in accordance with PRC legal profession requirements.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your information; object to or restrict processing; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies
Our Site does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We may use strictly necessary session cookies for Site functionality. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect Site functionality.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including official Chinese legal databases and government websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. International Transfers
Your personal information may be processed in China and in other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that any international transfer of personal information complies with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
C&Z Partners
8–9/F, Kaihua International Center, No. 5 Xicun Road
Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Email: guangzhoulawyers@outlook.com
Telephone: +86 13772023080