Privacy policy

1. Data controller

• Controller: Javier Espiga Chamón
• Activity: Lawyer and business advisor
• Professional body: ICAM no. 51.955
• Address: Calle Juan Ramón Jiménez, nº 45, 1º Izq., 28036 Madrid
• Telephone: +34 609 21 87 74
• Email: jespiga@espigaabogados.com
• Website: espigaabogados.com

2. Processing principles

Data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently. Only data necessary for the relevant purpose is requested, it is retained only as long as required, and appropriate measures are applied to protect its integrity and confidentiality.

3. Collection of personal data

No personal data is required simply to browse the website.

Personal data may be collected when a user contacts the firm through the confidential consultation form, by email or by telephone.

The consultation form requests the user's full name, telephone number and a brief description of the matter. These details are required in order to process the request; without them, the form cannot be submitted.

Users are advised not to include documents or personal data, particularly sensitive data or information concerning third parties, beyond what is strictly necessary for an initial contact.

4. Purposes

Personal data may be processed to:

• Answer enquiries.
• Respond to requests concerning legal advice or criminal defence services.
• Maintain professional communications.
• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations.
• Protect the proper operation and security of the website.

Data will not be used for unrelated purposes without prior information and, where required, consent.

5. Legal basis

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on steps taken at the user's request before entering into a professional engagement, particularly where an enquiry seeks information, an initial assessment or consideration of possible legal services. Consent will be relied upon only where it is specifically requested for a purpose that requires it. Processing may also be based on compliance with legal or professional duties or on the legitimate interest in maintaining website security and operation.

6. Categories of data

Data may include identification and contact details, information contained in enquiries or communications, and basic technical browsing data required for security and operation.

Where information provided includes special categories of personal data or data relating to criminal matters, processing will be limited to what is necessary to deal with the enquiry and will be carried out in accordance with the specific legal safeguards applicable and the duty of professional confidentiality.

7. Retention

Personal data is kept for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was supplied and, afterwards, for periods required to comply with legal or professional obligations or address potential liability. Data is deleted or blocked when no longer needed.

8. Recipients and transfers

Data is not generally disclosed to third parties unless required by law or necessary for services supporting the website, communications or professional obligations.

Hosting, email and other technology providers may have access to personal data where necessary to provide their services and, where applicable, will act as processors subject to the safeguards required by applicable data protection law.

Where use of a provider involves an international transfer of personal data, the transfer will be carried out subject to the safeguards required by applicable law.

9. Your rights

You may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction and portability and, where applicable, the right not to be subject to automated decisions.

Send a clear request to jespiga@espigaabogados.com. Proof of identity may be requested where necessary. You may also complain to the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

10. Security and professional confidentiality

Reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are applied according to the nature of the data and risks involved. Communications relating to legal matters are also subject to the professional duties of confidentiality applicable to Spanish lawyers.

11. Accuracy and third-party data

Users are responsible for ensuring that supplied data is accurate and current. If data concerning another person is supplied, the user must have a lawful basis to do so and provide any required information.

12. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal, regulatory or technical changes. The current version is the one published on this website.