Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to personal information we collect through our website, consultation request forms, email correspondence, and any engagement for legal services. It does not apply to information handled solely under legal professional privilege, which is governed by applicable rules of professional conduct and, where relevant, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the matter is venued.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Jurisdiction(s) relevant to your matter
• Practice area of interest and description of your legal matter
• Any documents or information you choose to send us

2.2 Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time on page, referring URL, and general geographic region
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 10)

2.3 Information from third parties

• Publicly available records, court filings, and regulatory databases
• Correspondent counsel, translators, and experts engaged with your consent

3. How We Use Information

• To respond to consultation requests and inquiries
• To assess potential conflicts of interest before engagement
• To provide legal services, where an engagement is established
• To communicate about your matter and firm updates
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
• To operate, secure, and improve this website

We do not sell personal information, and we do not use client-matter information for marketing.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where required by applicable law — including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation and similar regimes — we process personal information on one or more of the following bases:

• Consent — where you have given clear consent for a specific purpose
• Contract — where processing is necessary to perform a legal services engagement
• Legal obligation — to comply with our professional, anti-money-laundering, and regulatory duties
• Legitimate interests — to operate our firm, prevent fraud, and maintain the security of our systems, balanced against your rights

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with:

• Correspondent counsel and experts in jurisdictions relevant to your matter, with your consent or as necessary to provide the services
• Service providers who support our operations (IT, document management, translation), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Courts, arbitral tribunals, and regulators where required by law or procedure
• Professional advisers such as auditors and insurers, where necessary
• Successor entities in the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization

6. Cross-Border Transfers

Because we are a cross-border firm, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards — including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, and firm-wide confidentiality undertakings — to protect personal information during such transfers.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our professional and legal obligations (including conflict-check and anti-money-laundering records), and to resolve disputes. Retention periods vary by jurisdiction and matter type.

8. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include encryption in transit, access controls, confidentiality undertakings for all personnel, and periodic security reviews. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. 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 information, subject to legal retention obligations
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We may also use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how the site is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not function properly as a result. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this site. Where a matter involves a minor, information is handled only as necessary to provide legal services and under applicable professional rules.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Verdict Ridge International, Attn: Privacy, Along Woodruff Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134, United States
• Phone: (800) 555-0982