Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Barakat Law Firm (“BLF”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in the course of providing legal and related services to our clients, partners, and visitors to our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, job title, and company.
• Client Information: Identification documents, corporate records, financial details, or other materials provided for legal and compliance purposes.
• Website & Communication Data: Information collected through cookies, browsing activities, IP addresses, and correspondence with us.
• Regulatory Information: Data required to satisfy anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-client (KYC), or other compliance obligations.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide legal and consultancy services to clients.
• To comply with regulatory, professional, and legal obligations (e.g., AML/KYC).
• To manage client relationships, billing, and administration.
• To communicate with you regarding updates, events, or services.
• To maintain and improve our website, operations, and client experience.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent personal data. Information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With regulators, courts, or public authorities where legally required.
• With trusted third-party service providers, partners, or agents assisting us in delivering services (e.g., local counsel, technology providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• With other parties where disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. International Transfers

As a firm with cross-border matters, we may transfer data to jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Cayman Islands, Delaware (USA), the UK, and others. Where required, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place (such as contractual protections or reliance on adequacy decisions).

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy and to comply with legal, professional, or regulatory requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and applicable law.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no transmission or storage system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under GDPR, DIFC, ADGM, and Egyptian data protection laws), you may have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Correct or update inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and improve functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may be affected.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on our website with the date of revision.

10. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Barakat Law Firm
5 Bahgat Ali St, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Email: info@barakatlawfirm.com

Liability Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only. While we endeavor to handle personal information responsibly, Barakat Law Firm disclaims, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all liability arising from the collection, use, storage, transfer, or disclosure of personal data, including but not limited to any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.