Scope of Services

Our practice spans a wide range of legal and advisory services—including litigation, corporate and commercial law, real estate, labor, family law, immigration, accounting and tax compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity advisory, fintech and regulatory compliance, and business formation and support.

Personal Information We Collect

In the course of our professional relationship, we may collect the following types of personal information:

1. Contact and Identity Information: Full name, address, contact number, email address, civil status, nationality, gender, birth date, government-issued IDs.

2. Sensitive Personal Information: Marital, family, or health-related information, criminal or administrative records, and other information necessary to pursue or defend legal claims.

3. Non-Personal Information: IP address, geolocation, browser type, device identifiers, and other technical data collected when you access our website.

4. Legal and Professional Details: Information you voluntarily provide in relation to your legal inquiries or engagement with the firm.

How We Collect Your Information

Your information may be collected through any of the following:

• Forms, agreements, or documents you fill out and submit;

• Emails, phone calls, or messages exchanged with our lawyers or staff;

• In-person meetings, consultations, or case conferences;

• When you visit or interact with our website or social media pages;

• CCTV footage when visiting our office premises;

• Referrals or information provided by third parties with your prior consent or legal authority.

Purpose of Collection

We collect, process, and use your personal information to:

1. Deliver legal, compliance, and advisory services based on your request or engagement;

2. Perform our obligations under our agreement with you;

3. Respond to inquiries, legal concerns, or requests for consultations;

4. Comply with regulatory, legal, or court-mandated obligations;

5. Conduct internal risk and conflict checks;

6. Keep you informed of our updates, announcements, or professional insights, if you have opted in to receive them.

Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Our in-house staff, lawyers, legal consultants, and professional affiliates (such as CPAs or privacy officers), solely for the purposes stated above;

• Government agencies, regulatory bodies, courts, or tribunals when required by law or legal process;

• Third-party service providers (e.g., IT and document management partners) who are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information for commercial gain.

Storage and Security

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

• Restricted access to sensitive information on a need-to-know basis;

• Secured office facilities and password-protected systems;

• Regular data audits and access monitoring;

• Staff orientation on data privacy best practices;

• Firewalls, encryption, and antivirus tools for digital records.

All information is stored in a secure location and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law

Retention of Data

We retain personal data for the duration of our professional relationship and for an additional ten (10) years unless a longer retention period is required by legal or regulatory obligations. After the retention period, your data will be safely disposed of or anonymized.

• Restricted access to sensitive information on a need-to-know basis;

• Secured office facilities and password-protected systems;

• Regular data audits and access monitoring;

• Staff orientation on data privacy best practices;

• Firewalls, encryption, and antivirus tools for digital records.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

As provided under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:

• Be informed of how your data is processed;

• Access, object to, or correct your personal information;

• Withdraw consent;

• Request data erasure or portability;

• Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission.

To exercise your rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at admin@tehlawph.com.

Policy Updates

TEH LAW OFFICE reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy to comply with legal or regulatory changes, industry practices, or internal policies. Any significant changes will be posted on our website with reasonable notice.