Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Amanat Law ("we", "us", "our") is committed to handling your personal information carefully and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website or engage our services, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

This policy applies to all personal information collected through our website at https://amanatlaasd.pro and in connection with the legal services we provide, including will drafting, probate support, and estate planning counsel.

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

When you submit an enquiry through our website contact form or engage our services directly, we may collect:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Your message or enquiry details
• Information relevant to your legal matter, shared in the course of providing services

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used solely for the purpose of understanding how the website is used and improving its performance.

2.3 Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on the following bases: (a) your consent, where given; (b) the performance of or preparation for a contract with you; (c) compliance with a legal obligation; and (d) our legitimate interests in operating and improving our legal practice. We retain client file information for a minimum of seven years following the conclusion of a matter, in accordance with professional obligations under Malaysian law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide the legal services you have requested
• Communicate with you about the progress of your matter
• Prepare legal documents including wills, probate applications, and estate planning advice
• Comply with our professional obligations as solicitors admitted to the Malaysian Bar
• Maintain records required by law or by our regulatory body
• Improve our website and services based on usage patterns

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your express consent, and we do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

• Courts and government bodies — where required to file probate applications or comply with legal processes
• Financial institutions — where necessary to administer an estate on your behalf
• Professional advisors — such as valuers or accountants, with your prior consent
• Regulatory bodies — the Malaysian Bar or relevant supervisory authority, where required

We do not share personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. These include:

• Secure storage of client files with restricted access
• Password-protected systems for electronic records
• Confidentiality obligations binding all solicitors and staff
• No transfer of client information to parties outside the firm without your consent

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in risk to your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authority as required by applicable law.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help it function properly and to understand how it is used. Essential cookies are required for basic site operation and cannot be disabled. Optional analytics cookies help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate form.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Malaysia), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request that your personal information be deleted, subject to our legal obligations to retain it
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Lodge a complaint with the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP) Malaysia if you believe your rights have not been respected

To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at [email protected]. We will respond within 21 days.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend you review their policies before providing any personal information to them.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify active clients directly. Continued use of our website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For any questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold, please contact our data enquiries address: