PRIVACY POLICY

A. Introduction

Hao Chambers (“Firm”) is committed to the protection of your personal data in and outside of Malaysia. This Personal Data Protection Notice (“Notice”) explains the collection, processing, storing and disclosure of your personal data pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“Act”).

By visiting our website, interacting with us, or providing your personal data to us, you are deemed to have read and consent to the use, collection, processing and storage of your personal data in the manner described in this Notice by the Firm or on behalf of the Firm.

The Firm reserves the right to change, amend and/or vary this Notice at any time. You are advised to check this Notice on our website from time to time for amendments or updates. By continuing to communicate with the Firm, you signify your acceptance to such amendments and updates.

B. Collection of Personal Data

The Firm may collect your personal data throughout the course of your dealings with the Firm including, but not limited to:

• Your personal details (e.g. name, identity/passport number, nationality, contact number, address, email, occupation, and related details).
• Sensitive personal data (where applicable), including medical conditions and medication taken.
• Details of any person(s) identifiable from your personal data.
• Other information from which you may be identifiable.

In addition to the personal data you provide directly, the Firm may also collect your data from other sources, including events organised by the Firm and/or cookies used on the Firm’s website.

Where you have provided personal data of another individual (“Third Party”), you must ensure that you have informed the Third Party and obtained their consent to provide their personal data to the Firm.

It may be obligatory for you to provide the personal data described above to enable the Firm to fulfil the purposes set out in this Notice.

C. Purposes

Personal data collected by the Firm may be used for, but not limited to, the following purposes:

• Providing legal services to you or responding to queries from you and/or your representative.
• Internal record keeping and internal investigations.
• Communicating with you.
• Taxation and/or auditing purposes.
• Conducting events, programmes, marketing, promotions and client profiling activities related to our services.
• Sending newsletters, articles, and updates.
• Compliance with legal obligations and administration of justice.
• Any purpose incidental or related to the above purposes.

If you do not consent to the Firm processing your personal data for any of the purposes listed above, please notify the Firm using the contact details stated in the Contact section below.

D. Disclosure to Third Parties

If and when necessary, your personal data may be disclosed to the following third parties:

• External professional advisors, auditors, service providers and subcontractors.
• Governmental departments and authorities.
• Insurance agents or companies.
• Banks and financial institutions.
• Other law firms or advisory providers for corporate advisory or due diligence exercises (where applicable).
• Any assignee or transferee (actual or prospective) to facilitate transactions involving the Firm.

E. Security of Personal Data

The Firm’s main data server is located in Malaysia. If your personal data is transferred outside Malaysia, the Firm will ensure appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards are in place.

Where necessary for storage, processing, or delivery of services, the Firm may transfer personal data to third-party service providers within or outside the country, under conditions of confidentiality and similar levels of security safeguards.

F. Access and Correction

Your personal data must be accurate, complete, not misleading and kept up-to-date. If you become aware that your personal data is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, please notify the Firm.

Except as provided by law, you have the right to request access to and correct your personal data, subject to the requirements of the Act.

G. Retention Standard

Personal data shall not be kept longer than necessary for the fulfilment of the purposes in this Notice. The Firm will ensure that personal data is destroyed or permanently deleted if it is no longer required.

Disclaimer

This Website is provided on an "as is" basis and is for information only. Its content is of a general nature and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or the provision of legal or professional services, and shall not be relied on as such. We reserve the right to modify the content and information on this Website at any time.

This Website is not intended to solicit clients and it does not create a solicitor-client relationship. You are advised to seek specific and formal advice on any transaction or matter that may be affected by information on this Website. While we endeavour to keep information accurate, we do not guarantee completeness, adequacy or currency. Links to external sites may be provided and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

To the widest extent permitted by law, all warranties whether express or implied (including implied warranties of fitness for use, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement) are excluded in relation to this Website and its use.

To the widest extent permitted by law, we will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage (including consequential loss, loss of profits, goodwill, indirect, exemplary or punitive damages) howsoever arising whether in contract, tort, negligence or otherwise, in connection with:

• This Website (its content and information) and its use, access or operation.
• Any unauthorised access or alteration of your information submitted via email or this Website.
• Any third party websites linked to this Website including their content, information and use.
• The introduction of malicious code or other harmful components from using this Website or third party websites.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Disclaimer, please contact us: