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MacDougall and Hydes Disclaimer

The information provided on this site does not contain specific legal advice. It is general information about the operation of criminal law. Reading the information on the website does not create a contractual relationship with MacDougall and Hydes and does not establish a client/solicitor agreement. If you require legal advice, you should speak to a lawyer and obtain specific legal guidance.

1. MacDougall and Hydes Privacy

The MacDougall and Hydes website privacy policy is effective from 5 August 2014. It relates to information received through the MacDougall and Hydes website from users and visitors, outlining what will and will not be done with such information.

MacDougall and Hydes is not responsible for the privacy policies or the use of information from third-party websites linked to the MacDougall and Hydes website.

To protect your privacy, ensure your computer’s privacy settings are configured appropriately and install relevant antivirus software.

2. MacDougall and Hydes Confidentiality

MacDougall and Hydes ensures that all confidential information received through its website, including personal and legal matter details, will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in line with legal profession rules and regulations.

Confidential information will only be disclosed when necessary to facilitate legal services and will be managed responsibly.

3. MacDougall and Hydes Will Collect Personal Information if You Provide It

Website users have the option to withhold personal identification details, including:

• Name
• Email
• Address
• Phone number
• Domain names
• IP addresses
• Session data

Some information may be disclosed based on users’ privacy settings. While MacDougall and Hydes does not accept responsibility for accidental disclosures, all information will be treated in accordance with this privacy policy.

4. MacDougall and Hydes Collects the Following Information from Website Users:

• Computer details
• Website visit frequency
• Legal service enquiries
• Other information provided through the website

5. What MacDougall and Hydes Will Do with Personally Identifiable Information

• Personal information will not be sold.
• Reasonable and commercially feasible precautions will be taken to protect information from loss, misuse, breach of confidentiality, unauthorised access, interference, and destruction.
• Information will only be used to further the provision of legal services.

6. MacDougall and Hydes’ Use of Data

MacDougall and Hydes reserves the right to use cookies to store personal data and information. Data may be linked to cookies containing personal information stored on MacDougall and Hydes servers.

Users can block cookies through their computer settings, but this may limit access to certain website features.

Google Analytics is used to assess website usage and collect data through cookies. Reports and statistics are generated based on this data. Google Analytics data is stored by Google and managed per Google’s privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

7. Remarketing

Some ads displayed on the internet are targeted based on previous browsing activity to improve relevance. MacDougall and Hydes may use internet usage data to link online advertising to users.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, may display ads based on past visits to the MacDougall and Hydes website.
• Cookies may be used for remarketing purposes.
• Users can opt out of Google’s cookie usage via: Google Ads Settings
• Users can opt out of third-party cookie usage via: Network Advertising Initiative

8. External Data Storage

MacDougall and Hydes may store data on its own servers or third-party server providers under contract.

For questions about data usage, please contact MacDougall and Hydes at (+61) 2 9139 8185.