Who are we?

“We”, “us”, “our” and “Firm” refer to sedaLAW or the Salazar Enrile Defensor De Mata & Yap Law Offices.

Our commitment to protect your privacy

We understand how important it is to protect your personal information. This document sets out our privacy policy commitment in respect of personal information we hold about you and what we do with that information.

We recognise that any personal information we collect about you will only be used for the purposes we have collected it or as allowed under the law.

It is important to us that you are confident that any personal information we hold about you will be treated in a way which ensures protection of your personal information.

Our commitment in respect of personal information is to abide by the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (DPA) and other applicable laws for the protection of personal information.

Personal information

When we refer to personal information we mean any information, whether on its own or combined with other data in our possession, that directly and certainly identifies you as an individual (e.g. name, e-mail, address, telephone number).

We may also collect certain non-personally identifiable information when you visit our website, such as the search terms you used, the page you viewed, time you visited the website, and the domain name of your Internet Service Provider.

Why we collect your personal information

Our business is to understand and meet our client’s legal and business needs. We cannot provide advice without fully knowing and understanding your personal circumstances. To do this effectively, we need to collect your personal information.

Generally, we may use the personal information we obtain from you:

• To respond to your inquiry or concern;
• To process job applications sent via email;
• To provide information about the Firm's services;
• To provide legal services as may be necessary;
• To establish or collect our fees when necessary; and
• As may be required by law or any legal process.

How do we collect your personal information?

In most cases, your personal information will be collected when you meet with our lawyers, provide your information via telephone or electronic and written material. In some instances, your information may also need to be collected from third parties such as your accountant, bank or financial adviser or relevant government agencies.

We may also collect information from you electronically, for instance, when you visit our website. If you are a sedaLAW client, we monitor your use of internet services to ensure we can verify you and can receive information from us, and to identify ways we can improve our services for you. Your internet protocol address (or “IP address”) is the numerical identifier from your device when you are using the internet. It may be necessary to collect your IP address for your interaction with some parts of our website.

Links to other websites

While our website may contain links to other websites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices exercised by such websites or the information they collect. Please consult these other websites' individual privacy notice/s for more information. This Privacy Notice applies only to information collected by us through this website or those you send to us directly.

Cookies
 

Our website uses cookies which are small text files that contain an anonymous unique identifier sent through your browser and stored in your computer's hard drive. We use cookies to improve user experience by collecting non-personal information about our website users and compiling aggregated statistics about their use of the website. You may accept or decline the cookies by adjusting the settings in your browser.

Management and storing of personal information

sedaLAW trains its employees, lawyers and staff who handle personal information to respect the confidentiality of client information and the privacy of individuals. We regard breaches of your privacy seriously and will impose appropriate penalties, including dismissal. sedaLAW has appointed a Data Privacy Officer to ensure that our management of personal information is in accordance with this statement and the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

We hold personal information in a combination of secure computer storage facilities and paper-based files, and take steps to protect the personal information we hold from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

We cannot guarantee the security of personal information you transmit over the web.

We may need to maintain records for a significant period of time. However, when we consider information is no longer needed, we will remove any details that will identify you or we will securely destroy the records.

How to Contact Us

If you have any question or concern about the Firm's privacy policy or this Privacy Notice, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights with respect to your personal information with us, you may email us at dataprivacy@sedalaw.com.

The Firm reserves the right to change its privacy policy and this Privacy Notice at any time.

sedaLAW© 2018

Please take the time to read these terms and conditions. By using Our Website and the Services and information offered on Our Website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Definitions

• Services means the provision of legal information and general advice. 
• the Website means the website www.sedalaw.com.
• We/Us etc means sedaLAW® and any lawyers, employees, officers, agents or assigns.

Accuracy of content

We have taken proper care and precautions to ensure that the information we provide on this Website is accurate. However, we cannot guarantee, nor do we accept any legal liability arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of anything contained on this Website or on any linked site. The information contained on this Website should not take the place of professional advice.

Use

The Website is made available for your use on your acceptance and compliance with these terms and conditions. By using this Website, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

You agree that you will use this website in accordance with all applicable local, state, national and international laws, rules and regulations.

You agree that you will not use, nor will you allow or authorize any third party to use, the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene way or in any other inappropriate way or in a way which conflicts with the Website or the Services.

If you contribute to our forum (if any) or make any public comments on this Website which are, in our opinion, unlawful, defamatory, harassing, abusive, fraudulent or obscene or in any other way inappropriate or which conflict with the Website or the Services offered, then we may at our discretion, refuse to publish such comments and/or remove them from the Website.

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate service to anyone at any time without notice or reason.

Lawyer-Client Relationship Not Created

Your use of or access to the Website does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Your use of the Website may facilitate access to or communications with members of sedaLAW® by way of e-mail transmissions or otherwise via the Website. Receipt of any such communications or transmissions by any member of sedaLAW® does not create a lawyer-client relationship.

Legal Advice Not Provided

The Content is current as of its original date of publication, but should not be relied upon as accurate, timely or fit for any particular purpose. Content is provided solely for informational purposes. It is not intended to be legal or other professional advice or an opinion of any kind. You are advised to seek specific legal advice by contacting members of sedaLAW® via seda@sedalaw.com (or your own legal counsel) in relation to your specific legal issues.

Passwords and logins

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your passwords and login details and for all activities carried out under your password and login.

Indemnification for loss or damage

You agree to indemnify Us and hold Us harmless from and against any and all liabilities or expenses arising from or in any way related to your use of this Website or the Services or information offered on this Website, including any liability or expense arising from all claims, losses, damages (actual and consequential), suits, judgments, litigation costs and lawyer’s fees of every kind and nature incurred by you or any third parties through you.

Intellectual property and copyrights

We hold the copyright to the content of this Website, including all uploaded files, layout design, data, graphics, articles, file content, codes, news, tutorials, videos, reviews, forum posts and databases contained on the Website or in connection with the Services. You must not use or replicate our copyright material other than as permitted by law. Specifically, you must not use or replicate our copyright material for commercial purposes unless expressly agreed to by Us, in which case we may require you to sign a Licence Agreement.

If you wish to use content, images or other of our intellectual property, you should submit your request to us at the following email address: info@sedalaw.com

Trademarks

The trademarks and logos contained on this Website are trademarks of sedaLAW®. Use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited except with Our express, written consent.

Links to external websites

This Website may contain links that direct you outside of this Website. These links are provided for your convenience and are not an express or implied indication that we endorse or approve of the linked Website, its contents or any associated website, product or service. We accept no liability for loss or damage arising out of or in connection to your use of these sites.

You may link to our articles or home page. However, you should not provide a link which suggests any association, approval or endorsement on our part in respect to your website, unless we have expressly agreed in writing. We may withdraw our consent to you linking to our site at any time by notice to you.

Viruses

The downloading of content from the Website is done at your own risk. sedaLAW® cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that the Website or the content are compatible with your computer systems or that the Website or the content will be free of viruses, worms, trojan horses or disabling devices or other code that manifests contaminating or destructive properties. You are responsible for implementing safeguards to protect the security and integrity of your computer system and you are responsible for the entire cost of any service, repairs or connections of and to your computer system which may be necessary as a result of your use of the Website.

Limitation of Liability

We take no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the content or statements contained on this Website or in relation to our Services. Statements made are by way of general comment only and you should satisfy yourself as to their accuracy. Further, all of our Services are provided without a warranty with the exception of any warranties provided by law. We are not liable for any damages whatsoever, incurred as a result of or relating to the use of the Website or our Services.

Information Collection

Use of information you have provided us with, or that we have collected and retained relating to your use of the Website and/or our Services, is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using this Website and the Services associated with this Website, you are agreeing to the Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Notice and read more about why we collect personal information from you and how we use that information, click here.

Confidentiality

All personal information you give us will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with our Privacy Policy. However, due to circumstances outside of our control, we cannot guarantee that all aspects of your use of this Website will be confidential due to the potential ability of third parties to intercept and access such information. If you wish to provide information of a confidential or sensitive nature to one of the members of our firm, please contact them directly by telephone.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes concerning this Website are to be resolved exclusively by the courts having jurisdiction in Pasig City, Philippines.

We retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of these Terms and Conditions, in your country of residence or any other appropriate country or jurisdiction.

Modifications to the Terms of Use

sedaLAW® reserves the right to change these Terms at any time and your continued access to or use of the Website after such changes indicates your acceptance of these Terms as modified. It is your responsibility to review these regularly.

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