This Privacy Policy describes how ShaginPartners collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, or otherwise interact with us. By using the Site you agree to the practices described below.
1. Introduction
ShaginPartners ("ShaginPartners," "we," "us," or "our") is a boutique international legal advisory practice. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at shaginpartners.com (the "Site"), submit an inquiry through our case-discussion form, schedule a consultation, or otherwise interact with us in connection with the Site.
By accessing or using the Site you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Information you provide
When you submit an inquiry through the case-discussion form, we collect your email address, the content of any message you choose to send, and the fact that you have agreed to this Policy and our Terms & Conditions. If you schedule a consultation through a third-party scheduling tool (e.g., Calendly), the information you provide to that service is governed by the service's own privacy practices in addition to this Policy.
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party providers may collect limited technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and access times.
2.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We use a minimal set of cookies and browser storage entries (such as localStorage) to remember your language preference and to maintain the basic functioning of the Site. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels for marketing purposes.
3. How we use information
We use information collected through the Site to:
- respond to inquiries and provide requested information about our services;
- schedule and conduct preliminary consultations (including via third-party scheduling tools);
- maintain the security, availability, and integrity of the Site;
- improve the Site, the user experience, and our services;
- comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Legal basis
Where applicable data-protection law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on one or more of the following: (i) your consent; (ii) the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures taken at your request; (iii) our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the Site and our practice; and (iv) compliance with legal obligations to which we are subject.
5. Disclosure of information
We may disclose information:
- to service providers performing functions on our behalf (such as email hosting and scheduling services), subject to appropriate confidentiality and data-protection obligations;
- to local counsel, patent attorneys, or other professionals engaged in connection with a specific matter, where required to perform the requested work;
- as required by applicable law, regulation, court order, legal process, or governmental request;
- to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our clients or others;
- in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Communications with us regarding specific legal matters may additionally be protected by attorney-client privilege under applicable law once an engagement letter is executed.
6. International data transfers
ShaginPartners operates across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside, including the United States. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers, including the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
7. Data retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this Policy, comply with our legal, regulatory, and professional record-keeping obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- request deletion of your personal information;
- object to or restrict certain processing activities;
- request a portable copy of certain information you have provided;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (without affecting prior lawful processing);
- lodge a complaint with the competent data-protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at advisory@shaginpartners.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is, however, completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we may take appropriate action.
11. Third-party links and services
The Site may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including, without limitation, Calendly (for scheduling) and LinkedIn (for professional networking). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party before providing them with information.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Policy was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Governing law and jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy and any matters arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The exclusive forum for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be the state or federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
14. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
ShaginPartners
advisory@shaginpartners.com
shaginpartners.com