Privacy Policy

Introduction

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP ("Freshfields", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, telephone number, and other contact details
• Professional information such as company name, job title, and business address
• Information you provide when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us
• Records of correspondence if you contact us
• Survey responses and feedback

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and updates (with your consent)
• Conduct research and analysis to improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions
• Protect against fraud, security issues, and other malicious activity

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: legitimate interests in operating our business and providing services; contractual necessity for fulfilling agreements with you; compliance with legal obligations; and your consent where explicitly provided.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

International Data Transfers

As a global law firm, we may transfer your personal data to countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@freshfields.com