Introduction
Protecting the personal data of our clients and other individuals is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we process personal data in the context of providing legal services by:
KATONA – Advokátska kancelária, s.r.o.
M. Matunáka 11, 940 01 Nové Zámky
Company ID: 47237074
E-mail: office@katona.sk
Phone: +421 35 6432 052
We comply primarily with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Slovak Personal Data Protection Act, the Advocacy Act, and the relevant internal rules of the Slovak Bar Association (SAK), including its Code of Conduct:
https://www.sak.sk/blox/cms/sk/sak/doc/224/225/event/open
Why do we process personal data?
We process personal data primarily in order to:
- provide legal services and perform our profession,
- comply with legal, professional, and contractual obligations, and
- protect legitimate interests of ourselves, our clients, or third parties.
What is the legal basis for processing?
Depending on the specific purpose, we process data based on:
- performance of a contract,
- legal obligation,
- legitimate interest, or
- your explicit consent.
How do we collect personal data?
We primarily obtain your data directly from you. In some cases, we may collect personal data from public sources or from third parties.
If you submit a contact form on our website, we process your name, email address, and other details you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. Such data is retained for a maximum of 30 days unless legal regulations require otherwise.
What data do we process?
The scope of data depends on the context of the service or legal obligation. Typically, it may include identifying, contact, contractual, billing, or communication data.
Who has access to your data?
Personal data is only shared when necessary, with confidentiality preserved. Typical recipients may include employees, cooperating attorneys, legal substitutes, accountants, IT providers, or public authorities when required by law.
Do we transfer your data abroad?
No, we do not intend to transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA.
How long do we keep personal data?
We retain data only for as long as necessary. For example:
- Client files: 10 years after closing,
- Incoming/outgoing mail books: 10 years,
- Client register: indefinitely (if required),
- Other documents: as per Slovak Bar Association rules and applicable law.
Your rights under GDPR
- The right to be informed and to access your personal data,
- The right to rectification or erasure,
- The right to restrict or object to processing,
- The right to data portability,
- The right to withdraw consent at any time,
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Certain rights may be limited by our statutory duty of confidentiality as legal professionals (e.g. access to client files).
Cookies
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Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated. Any substantial changes will be announced via our website or by email if necessary.
Issued in Nové Zámky, June 1st, 2019.