Privacy Policy
GMP Law is strongly committed to protecting your privacy. Personal Information collected by us is used to provide our legal services, for marketing purposes and to improve your experience.
This policy sets out the different ways we collect Personal Information and how we use it. It also explains your rights in relation to this Personal Information and how to contact us. This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Cookie Policy.
Updated: June 2023
Information We Collect
We may collect various types of personal information from you, including but not limited to:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number) provided when you contact us or subscribe to receive content.
- Information you provide when filling out forms on our Website.
- Technical information automatically collected when you visit our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website.
We will collect personal information from you in the course of providing our legal services. We may also obtain personal information from third party searches, other investigations and, sometimes, from adverse parties.
We are required to collect the full name and address of our clients by Rule 93 of the Uniform General Rules. Accurate name and address information must also be collected in order to comply with the trust account record keeping requirements of Rule 47 of the Uniform General Rules and to comply with our duty to the courts.
If you do not provide us with the full name and address information required by law we cannot act for you. If you do not provide us with the other personal information that we request, our advice may be wrong for you or misleading.
Use of Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our legal services, and client care support.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and send you relevant information.
- To personalise your experience on our Website and deliver tailored content and advertisements.
- To conduct research and analysis to enhance our Website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction.
- To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company assets, provided that the recipient agrees to protect the personal information in a manner consistent with this Policy.
Depending on the nature of your matter the types of bodies to whom we may disclose your personal information include the courts, the other party or parties to litigation, experts and barristers, the Office of State Revenue, PEXA Limited, the Land and Property Information Division of the Department of Lands, the Registrar General and third parties involved in the completion or processing of a transaction.
We do not disclose your information overseas unless your instructions involve dealing with parties located overseas. If your matter involves parties overseas we may disclose select personal information to overseas recipients associated with that matter in order to carry out your instructions.
We manage and protect your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. Our privacy policy contains information about how you can access and correct the personal information we hold about you and how you can raise any concerns about our personal information handling practices. For more information, please contact us in writing.
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information we collect and maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:
- You may access, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us using the email reception@gmp.net.au
- You may unsubscribe from our marketing communications by following the instructions provided in the emails or by contacting us.
- You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, as explained in our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Cookie Policy
Updated: June 2023
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our Website. They are widely used to improve the user experience, remember your preferences, and provide anonymised tracking data to website owners.
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the functioning of our Website and enable you to navigate through the site and use its features. They do not gather any personally identifiable information.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as the pages visited, the time spent on each page, and any error messages encountered. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as live chat support.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics or advertising companies, to place cookies on our Website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Website.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our Website.
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at reception@gmp.net.au
Disclaimer
All materials on this site have been prepared by Gerard Malouf & Partners for informational purposes only and are not legal advice.
This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute a lawyer-client relationship. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.
Case Studies
The case summaries made available on the Gerard Malouf and Partners websites, are based on real cases during the course of operation.
We try to ensure the information represents the true events as much as possible whilst also protecting the privacy of the client. Gerard Malouf & Partners takes no responsibility for information that was changed to protect our clients and the Firm, nor should you act on the information within the cases without seeking legal advice specific to your circumstances. In the interests of protecting our clients, no particulars will be provided about individual cases including people’s names or addresses due to that information being privileged.
