Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 08, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how GKLAW Solicitors (“we”, “our”, “the Firm”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish and EU data protection laws.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information you provide directly
• Name, email address, phone number and contact details
• Information submitted through contact forms or booking forms
• Documents or details you voluntarily provide

b. Information collected automatically
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Cookies and analytics data (see Cookie Policy)

c. Client-related information

If you become a client, we may collect additional personal data necessary for legal services. This is processed under strict confidentiality and professional obligations.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:
• To respond to enquiries submitted via our website
• To provide legal services and manage client relationships
• To improve website performance, functionality and security
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To maintain internal records and administrative purposes

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Your consent (e.g., when you submit a contact form)
• Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract
• Legal and regulatory obligations applicable to solicitors
• Legitimate interests pursued by the firm (e.g., website security)


4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only when necessary:
• With authorised third-party service providers (IT, hosting, email services)
• With regulatory or legal authorities when required by law
• With barristers, experts or professional agents involved in your case (if you are a client)

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection duties.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
• For website enquiries: typically 12 months
• For legal clients: in accordance with the Law Society of Ireland’s retention rules and statutory requirements
• For cookies/analytics: as specified in our Cookie Policy

After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
• Encrypted communications
• Secure servers and restricted access
• Compliance with professional confidentiality obligations

However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:
• Right of access – request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification – correct inaccurate information
• Right to erasure – request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to certain types of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website performance. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.