Privacy Policy
Last updated: [30/01/2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how Archon Law ("we," "us") collects, uses, and protects personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and Belgian data protection laws.
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data necessary to provide our legal services and operate our website:
Client Data: Identification details (name, address, ID copies), contact information, financial details, and case-specific information (which may include sensitive data necessary for legal representation).
Website Data: Technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies (if applicable).
Communication Data: Information provided when you contact us via email or contact forms.
Why We Process Your Data
We process data based on the following legal grounds:
Performance of a Contract: To fulfill our legal engagement and provide the requested services to Clients.
Legal Obligation: To comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML/KYC) laws, tax obligations, and deontological rules.
Legitimate Interest: To manage our business, ensure website security, and perform conflict checks.
Consent: For sending newsletters or legal updates (which you can withdraw at any time).
Professional Secrecy & Data Sharing
We adhere to strict professional secrecy. We do not sell your data. We only share data when necessary with:
Legal Actors: Courts, bailiffs, opposing counsel, and experts, strictly for the purposes of your file.
Service Providers: IT support, cloud storage, and accountants who act as processors under strict confidentiality agreements.
Authorities: When required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Client Files: Typically retained for five (5) years after the file is closed, in alignment with Belgian anti-money laundering laws and professional liability periods.
Accounting Records: Retained for ten (10) years as required by tax law.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your data.
Rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
Erase your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to our legal retention obligations.
Restrict or Object to processing.
Withdraw Consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@archon-law.com.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration, consistent with the high standards expected of the legal profession.