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PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 17/02/2026
Website: www.aaplawyers.com
Email: info@aaplawyers.com

PART I – PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

AAP Lawyers (hereinafter referred to as “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all individuals who access or interact with our website, www.aaplawyers.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy describes in detail how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), relevant Cypriot data protection legislation, and other applicable privacy frameworks.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this Website is:

AAP Lawyers
Email: info@aaplawyers.com

For any privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, you may contact us directly at the above email address.

3. TYPES OF DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Any information submitted via contact forms

  • Information provided through consultation requests

  • Information submitted via email correspondence

3.2 Technical Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Session duration

  • Geographic location (approximate)

3.3 Communication Data

  • Records of inquiries

  • Correspondence history

  • Communication preferences

3.4 Sensitive Data

As a law firm, certain communications may contain sensitive personal data. Such data is processed strictly for legitimate legal purposes and subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

4. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING

We process personal data for the following lawful purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries and consultation requests

  • Providing legal information or services upon request

  • Communicating with prospective clients

  • Maintaining internal records

  • Improving Website functionality and performance

  • Ensuring cybersecurity and system integrity

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Preventing fraud, misuse, or unlawful activities

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Processing of personal data is based on:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • Performance of pre-contractual steps (Article 6(1)(b))

  • Legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c))

  • Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))

  • Compliance with professional regulatory obligations

6. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

  • The purpose for which it was collected

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Professional regulatory requirements

  • Defense of legal claims

We implement periodic reviews to ensure data is not retained longer than necessary.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND LEGAL PRIVILEGE

Any information submitted through the Website does not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship. However, once a formal engagement is established, communications may be protected by legal professional privilege and confidentiality obligations.

Users are advised not to submit confidential or sensitive information through online forms unless specifically requested.

8. THIRD-PARTY TECHNOLOGIES AND WORDPRESS PLATFORM

This Website is developed and maintained by:

LOOP Digital Marketing LTD
Website: www.loopdigitalmarketing.com
Email: contact@loopdigitalmarketing.com

The Website is built on the WordPress platform and may utilize third-party themes, plugins, analytics tools, hosting providers, and security services.

These third-party services may process technical data necessary for functionality, including:

  • Hosting providers

  • Security and firewall plugins

  • Backup services

  • Contact form plugins

  • Analytics providers

  • Performance optimization tools

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy and data protection standards. We ensure that service providers implement appropriate safeguards consistent with GDPR requirements.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure proper functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze traffic

  • Maintain security

Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies

  • Functional cookies

  • Analytical cookies

Users may control cookie preferences via browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Firewall protection

  • Access controls

  • Regular security updates

  • WordPress plugin updates

  • Malware scanning

Despite these safeguards, no internet transmission is entirely secure. Users acknowledge inherent risks in online communication.

11. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may disclose personal data only where necessary:

  • To regulatory authorities

  • To courts or law enforcement

  • To IT and hosting providers

  • To professional advisers

  • To comply with legal obligations

All third-party disclosures are limited to what is strictly necessary.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where third-party providers operate outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent protection mechanisms.

13. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to info@aaplawyers.com.

14. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without lawful basis.

15. POLICY UPDATES

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.