Copyright
All content on this website or within any of our applications, including, but not limited to, designs, logos, text, graphics, layout, code, documents, and other information, is the property of G. POLEMIDIOTIS LLC (PL LAW). Copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in the material are owned by PL LAW or its licensors.
You are permitted to view the content and make personal copies for your individual use. You may also download or print documents and information from the website for reading or internal distribution within your organisation, provided that all copies remain complete, unchanged, and clearly attribute PL LAW as the source. Any other use of this material requires our prior written approval. To request such permission or for further details, please contact info@PLLAW.com.cy.
Linking
You must not create electronic links to this website or our apps without our express prior consent. Please direct any linking requests to info@PLLAW.com.cy. Any external websites linked within this website or our apps, if any, are provided solely for your convenience and are not under the control of PL LAW. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content of such external sites or any software that may be downloaded from them. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement or a relationship between PL LAW and the operators of those sites.
Disclaimer
The content of this website and our applications is provided solely for general informational purposes to clients and professional contacts of PL LAW. Use of this content for any other purpose is not permitted without our prior written consent.
This material does not claim to be comprehensive and does not constitute legal advice. It should not be used or relied upon as a substitute for legal counsel. While we aim to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information at the time of publication, PL LAW makes no guarantees and accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions, or consequences arising from the use or reliance upon such information. We disclaim liability for any form of loss or damage that may result from reliance on the website or app content. For specific legal advice, you should consult a qualified professional. If you need assistance, please contact your usual representative at PL LAW or email info@PLLAW.com.cy.
Privacy Statement
At PL LAW, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. This statement explains how we collect, handle, and protect your personal data, and outlines your rights in relation to the information we hold in connection with legal and client services, engagement with suppliers and service providers and website and office visitors.
What Constitutes Personal Data?
Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly e.g., name, contact details, identification numbers, etc.
Who Controls Your Personal Data?
PL LAW acts as the data controller for the personal data you share with us. We determine how and why your data is processed.
What Data Do We Collect?
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity and Contact Details: Name, date of birth, ID or passport number, job title, company affiliation, addresses, phone numbers, and email.
- Financial Information: Bank account details, payment records, billing information, and data used for fraud prevention.
- Professional and Business Information: Background related to your professional activities or shared with us during engagements.
- Compliance Data: Information required under anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, or due diligence regulations.
- Marketing Preferences: Details of your communication and content preferences, where relevant.
- Technical Data: Information such as IP addresses, browser type, device ID, access credentials (where applicable), and usage logs for our online platforms.
- Public Records: Information from public registries or directories used in the course of our work.
- Event-Related Data: Dietary or health-related information, only when voluntarily provided for event planning purposes.
- Special Category Data: Sensitive information only processed with your consent or where legally required.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We rely on several lawful grounds for processing personal data:
- Consent – When we have obtained your explicit agreement.
- Contract – When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or pre-contractual obligations.
- Legal Obligation – When we are legally required to process data.
- Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for our business interests, provided your rights are not overridden.
When and How We Collect Data
We may collect your personal data:
- When you seek legal advice or request our services.
- When you contact us via email, phone, or our website.
- When you attend events or receive newsletters.
- When we onboard you as a client or verify your identity.
- When a company you’re connected to engages our services.
- Through job applications or recruitment efforts.
- When you provide services to us as a supplier.
- From third-party sources, such as public databases, introducers, credit reference agencies, or regulators.
How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes (“Permitted Purposes”):
- Providing legal or advisory services.
- Managing our client or supplier relationships.
- Performing due diligence and compliance checks.
- Processing invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
- Ensuring IT and systems security and access.
- Communicating updates, legal developments, and invitations to events.
- Meeting legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
- Monitoring quality and performance internally.
- Marketing and business development, where appropriate.
- Complying with court orders or exercising legal rights.
Where your explicit consent is required, we may also use your data for:
- Market research and feedback collection.
- Personalising our communication (e.g., newsletters or legal updates).
You may withdraw consent or opt out of communications at any time.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may disclose your personal data under the following circumstances:
- Internally within PL LAW for legitimate administrative or service delivery purposes
- With external consultants, foreign legal advisors, or service providers involved in your matter.
- With regulators, authorities, or law enforcement, if legally required.
- With financial institutions or compliance service providers.
- In the event of a business transfer, merger, or legal restructuring.
- With courts, arbitrators, or for dispute resolution, if necessary.
- With IT or cloud service providers under strict contractual controls.
We never sell your personal data. Any third-party access will be under conditions that maintain data security and legal compliance.
International Data Transfers
In the course of delivering our services, your personal data may be transferred to or accessed by entities outside your country, including jurisdictions that may not offer equivalent data protection. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or legally approved mechanisms, to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this statement, including satisfying legal or regulatory obligations, defending legal claims, or maintaining records in line with industry standards. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you may have the following rights:
- Access – Request details about the data we hold about you.
- Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure – Ask for your data to be deleted where appropriate.
- Restriction – Limit how we process your data in specific circumstances.
- Objection – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Portability – Receive your data in a commonly used format.
- Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent where previously given.
- Lodge a Complaint – Raise a concern with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@PLLAW.com.cy. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.
Security Measures
We implement suitable technical and organisational safeguards to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of your personal data. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated in line with evolving security standards.
Third-Party Data You Provide
If you provide us with personal data about others (e.g., employees, directors, partners), you must ensure you have the authority to do so and have informed them about how we will handle their data according to this policy.
Questions or Complaints
If you have any concerns about how PL LAW processes your data or wish to make a complaint, we encourage you to contact us directly at info@PLLAW.com.cy. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.