Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 April 2025
1. Introduction
pasirlegara ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the personal data of all individuals who engage with our services or visit our website. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).
This policy applies to personal data collected through our website at https://pasirlegara.site, through our contact form, by telephone, and in the course of providing legal services. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
2. Data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address where provided.
- Communication content: messages submitted through our contact form, email exchanges, and notes from telephone conversations.
- Matter-related information: personal circumstances shared in the course of legal consultation, which may include sensitive personal data relevant to family proceedings.
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of access, collected through cookies and analytics tools where consent has been given.
We collect only what is necessary for the purpose for which it is collected. We do not collect personal data from children under 18 without the knowledge and consent of a parent or guardian.
3. How we use personal data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form or by telephone.
- To provide legal services, including preparation of written advice, representation, and mediation.
- To communicate with clients about their matters, including updates and correspondence.
- To maintain records required by professional obligations under the Legal Profession Act and related regulations.
- To improve our website and services, using anonymised analytics data where consent has been obtained.
We process personal data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract; compliance with a legal obligation; and, where applicable, your consent (which may be withdrawn at any time).
4. Data retention
We retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, and as required by applicable law and professional obligations.
- Enquiry and contact data (where no client relationship arises): up to 12 months from the date of last contact.
- Client matter files: up to 7 years from the conclusion of the matter, in accordance with professional record-keeping requirements.
- Website analytics data: up to 26 months from collection, in anonymised form.
5. Data sharing
We do not sell personal data. We may share personal data in the following limited circumstances:
- With courts and tribunals: where required by the conduct of legal proceedings on your behalf.
- With other parties to proceedings: to the extent required by court orders or procedural rules.
- With service providers: we use third-party providers for website hosting and email. These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.
- As required by law: where we are under a legal obligation to disclose, such as to regulatory authorities or law enforcement.
6. Data protection measures
We take the security of personal data seriously. Measures we have in place include:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) on all website pages.
- Access controls limiting access to personal data to authorised personnel only.
- Regular review of access logs and security practices.
- Physical security at our office premises.
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in significant harm, we will notify affected individuals and the Personal Data Protection Commission as required under the PDPA.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to maintain basic functionality and, with your consent, to collect analytics data. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Policy page. Withdrawing consent for non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
8. Your rights
Under Singapore's PDPA, you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Correct personal data that is inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading.
- Withdraw consent to the processing of your data, where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
- Request erasure of personal data we no longer need to retain, subject to our legal and professional obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may raise a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore at www.pdpc.gov.sg.
9. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact: