Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

Drysdale Legal ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (drysdale.legal) or engage our legal services.

We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Where applicable, we also comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant privacy legislation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Business information: company name, ABN/ACN, industry, and role
• Service-related information: details you provide about your legal matter through our intake forms, consultations, or correspondence
• Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral source (collected through cookies and analytics tools)
• Communication records: emails, form submissions, and other correspondence

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide legal services and respond to your enquiries
• Process and manage your engagement with our firm
• Send you relevant legal updates and information (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Professional Privilege

Information you share with us in the context of seeking or receiving legal advice is protected by legal professional privilege (attorney-client privilege). We will not disclose privileged information except where required by law or with your explicit consent.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Government agencies as required for legal filings (e.g., USPTO, IP Australia)
• Service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., email hosting, analytics)
• Professional advisers (e.g., accountants) where necessary

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information that we hold
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: stephen@drysdale.legal
Address: Sydney, NSW, Australia