Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Amoit & Seif Law LLP (“the Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, its regulations, and applicable international data protection standards.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal data obtained through our website, communications, and professional engagements.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Individuals who submit enquiries through our website forms
  • Clients, prospective clients, and professional contacts
  • Any person whose personal data is processed by the Firm in the course of our operations

3. Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Identification data (e.g. name, organisation, job title)
  • Contact details (e.g. email address, telephone number)
  • Professional information provided in enquiries or correspondence
  • Client and matter-related information where you engage our legal services
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

4. How We Collect Personal Data

Personal data may be collected through:

  • Website contact or enquiry forms
  • Email, telephone, or written correspondence
  • Client onboarding and engagement processes
  • Meetings, consultations, or professional interactions
  • Automated technologies such as cookies (where applicable)

5. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following lawful purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and communications
  • Client onboarding and provision of legal services
  • Compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
  • Internal administration and record keeping
  • Improving our website and service delivery
  • Protecting the Firm’s legal rights and interests

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent provided by you
  • Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests of the Firm, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat all personal data with strict confidentiality.

Your personal data may be disclosed:

  • Where required by law, regulation, or court order
  • To trusted third parties (such as consultants or service providers) strictly for purposes connected with legal services or Firm operations
  • With your consent

We do not sell or trade personal data.

8. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Personal data is stored only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law and professional obligations.

9. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside Kenya, the Firm ensures that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.

10. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the use of your personal data
  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal limitations)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Requests may be subject to legal, professional, or statutory limitations.

11. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege

Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits or overrides the Firm’s obligations of advocate-client confidentiality and legal professional privilege, which remain paramount.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or practice. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:

Amoit & Seif Law LLP
Email: info@aslawllp.co.ke
Telephone: [Insert Number]