Privacy Policy

The terms “Us”, “We” and “Our” refers to amicus legal registered address at 91A, Archbishop Street, Valletta VLT 1446, Malta (hereinafter referred to as “amicus”). The terms “you” and “your” refer to the data subject, being the person in relation to whom We have personally identifiable information.

APPLICABILITY OF PRIVACY NOTICE

This privacy notice has been drafted in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the “GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act, Cap. 586 of the laws of Malta (the “DPA”). It applies in all instances when We act as a controller of personal data relating users of Our website.

AMENDMENTS

We can make changes to this privacy notice from time to time. While We will identify the changes We have made on this page, it is important that you understand the terms set out herein prior to making use of Our services. In circumstances where a change will materially change the way in which We collect or use your personal information or data, We may send a notice of this change to you, in which case you shall have a right to object to any such update and/or amendment or, where applicable, withdraw your consent.

PERSONAL DATA

The terms “personal data” or “personal information” mean any information about you and for which you can be identified. It does not include anonymous data, that is, data where your identity has been removed or is not ascertainable.

We may collect and process personal data that you voluntarily give Us when you use Our website. For example, you may use this Website to contact Us with questions and requests. When using the ‘contact us’ service on Our website, you provide Us with personal information such as your name and surname, and email address.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

When you fill the contact form on this website, We use the personal information submitted in the form only to respond to your message or act on your request.

All personal information will not be kept longer than necessary. It will be deleted once the requirements for collecting the information are met, or once we are no longer obliged to retain it.

The provision of your personal data is not a statutory or contractual requirement. You are not obliged to provide Us with any personal data and it is your choice whether to provide it to Us. However, without provision of such personal data, you will not be able to proceed to submit your request.

Where We process data on the basis of your consent, you may withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. Such withdrawal does not affect the legality of any processing based on your consent prior withdrawal.

THIRD PARTY LINKS

This website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. It is important to note that clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We therefore suggest that where such third-parties are involved, you should review their policies prior to undertaking the service.

DATA SHARING, SECURITY, AND RETENTION

Except as permitted herein and/or required by law, any information gathered by Us through your use of Our website will not be transferred to third parties.

Personal information will not be kept for longer than necessary and will be deleted once the feedback requirement is met unless We are required to keep that information due to a statutory obligation imposed on Us and/or due to accepted standards (including where processing may be necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims).

YOUR RIGHTS

For as long as We retain your personal data, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data including:

Right of Access – you have the right to ascertain the personal data We hold about you and to receive a copy of such personal data;
Right to Complain – you have the right to lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data with the supervisory authority for data protection matters. In Malta this is the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (contact details provided below);
Right to Erasure – in certain circumstances you may request that We delete the personal data that We hold about you;
Right to Object – you have a right to object and request that We cease the processing of your personal data where We rely on Our, or a third party’s legitimate interest for processing your personal data;
Right to Portability – you may request that We provide you with certain personal data which you have provided to Us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that We transmit such personal data to a third-party controller indicated by you;
Right to Rectification – you have the right to update or correct any inaccurate personal data which We hold about you;
Right to Restriction – you have the right to request that We stop using your personal data in certain circumstances, including if you believe that We are unlawfully processing your personal data or the personal data that We hold about you is inaccurate;
Right to withdraw your consent – where Our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent. Withdrawal of your consent shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on your consent prior to the withdrawal of your consent; and
Right to be informed of the source – where the personal data We hold about you was not provided to Us directly by you, you may also have the right to be informed of the source from which your personal data originates.

Please note that your rights in relation to your personal data are not absolute. You may exercise the rights indicated in this section by contacting Us or Our Data Protection Officer at the details indicated below.

Where the legal basis for Our processing of your personal information is consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time by sending an e-mail to info@amicus.mt. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal itself.

If you consider that Our processing of your personal information infringes data protection laws, you have a legal right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection. In Malta the supervisory authority is the Information and Data Protection Commissioner at: https://idpc.org.mt/contact/.

DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Our Data Protection Officer can be reached by Tel: +356 9999 9129 and/or email: info@amicus.mt.

THE CONTROLLER'S DETAILS

Amicus legal is a civil partnership established under the laws of Malta.

You may contact amicus legal by:

post to the postal address above;
using Our website contact form;
telephone on +356 9999 9129 or +356 9999 9991; or
e-mail on info@amicus.mt.