Privacy Policy

Svelsan International Lawyers, a registered trademark of the law firm operated by Sara Velasco Sánchez (NIF 05718026-L), practising lawyer (Bar Association of Cádiz No. 5391), is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency regarding how we process it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Spanish data protection legislation (Ley Orgánica 3/2018), and other applicable legal frameworks.

1. Data Controller

• Sara Velasco Sánchez
• Email:office@svelsanlawyers.com
• Tel.: +34 607 895 780
• Bar Registration No.: 5391 – Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Cádiz

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identification and contact details
• Documentation for legal proceedings
• Payment and billing data
• Information shared in the context of a legal enquiry or engagement
• Navigation data (via cookies – see Cookies Policy)

3. Purpose of Processing

Your data is processed to:

• Provide and manage legal services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send relevant legal updates and newsletters (unless opted out)
• Improve our legal services and website usability

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Your explicit consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR)
• Contractual necessity (Article 6.1.b GDPR)
• Legal obligations (Article 6.1.c GDPR)
• Legitimate interest in maintaining professional communication (Article 6.1.f GDPR)

5. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

6. Data Sharing

Your data will never be sold or used for commercial purposes. It may be shared with:

• Courts, notaries, translators, consulates when required
• Public authorities when legally required
• Collaborating legal professionals (under confidentiality obligations)

7. International Transfers

Data transfers outside the EEA, if required, will be carried out in full compliance with GDPR provisions, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request rectification or erasure
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD)

To exercise your rights, email: office@svelsanlawyers.com