Privacy Policy & Disclaimer

Part 1 — Website Disclaimer

General Information Only

This website is operated by Halyburton Legal (ABN details available on request). The content of this website is intended to provide general information about legal topics and about the services provided by Halyburton Legal. It does not constitute legal advice and must not be relied upon as such.

No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Your use of this website and any information on it does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Halyburton Legal. A solicitor-client relationship is only created when you formally engage Halyburton Legal and we accept that engagement in writing.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Halyburton Legal excludes all liability for loss or damage arising from:

• Use of, or reliance on, information contained on this website
• Any errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the information on this website
• Interruption, delay or unavailability of this website

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Halyburton Legal does not endorse or take responsibility for the content of linked external websites.

Professional Rules

Halyburton Legal is bound by the rules and professional obligations of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW). Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Part 2 — Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Halyburton Legal is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy sets out how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information.

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, address, date of birth and contact details
• Information about your legal matter, instructions and correspondence
• Financial information where relevant to your matter
• Information submitted through our contact form (name, email, phone, message)
• Technical information collected through website cookies (see below)

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you — through our contact form, during meetings or telephone consultations, and through correspondence. We may also collect information from third parties where necessary to provide legal services (for example, from other parties to a transaction).

Why We Collect It

We collect personal information to:

• Provide legal advice and representation
• Respond to enquiries through our contact form
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations (including anti-money laundering requirements)
• Send you updates relevant to your matter
• Improve our services and website

Disclosure of Personal Information

We will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except where:

• Disclosure is required by law or court order
• Disclosure is necessary to complete your matter (e.g., to other parties, agents, courts, or government agencies)
• We use third-party service providers who are bound by confidentiality obligations (e.g., our document management or accounting software)

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Our electronic records are password-protected and access is restricted to authorised personnel. Physical files are stored securely at our offices.

We retain client files for a minimum of seven years after the completion of a matter, as required by the Law Society of NSW.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your experience and to analyse website traffic (via anonymised analytics data). Cookies do not identify you personally. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you, and to request correction of any inaccuracies. To make such a request, contact us at info@halyburtonlegal.com.au. We will respond within 30 days.

Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may lodge a complaint by:

• Contacting us directly at info@halyburtonlegal.com.au
• Contacting the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page. Significant changes will be notified via a notice on our website.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related enquiries:

Halyburton Legal
20 The Boulevarde, Toronto NSW 2283
Phone: (02) 4950 8190
Email: info@halyburtonlegal.com.au