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.