Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Verdant Counsel ("we," "our," or "us"), located at 115 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam, is committed to protecting the personal information of those who use our services and visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to keep it secure.

This policy applies to all personal data collected through our website, contact forms, consultations, and service engagements. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly: Your name, email address, phone number, and any details you share through our contact form or during consultations. When you engage our services, we may also collect identification documents, business registration details, and case-related materials as needed.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we may collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Third-party sources: In some instances, we may receive information from public registries, court records, or other lawful sources relevant to the legal services we provide.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide the legal services you request. To prepare, review, and manage legal documents and case materials. To communicate with you about your matter, including scheduling, updates, and follow-ups. To improve our website and the quality of our services. To comply with legal obligations under Vietnamese law, including record-keeping requirements for legal practitioners. To send administrative communications related to your engagement with us.

We process your personal data on the basis of your consent (where you submit a contact form), contractual necessity (where we provide legal services), and legitimate interest (where we improve our services and maintain our practice).

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

With courts, tribunals, or regulatory authorities when required by law or as part of legal proceedings on your behalf. With third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or IT support, under strict confidentiality agreements. When disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or respond to legal process.

Any third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our contractual requirements.

5. Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include encrypted digital storage for client files, password-protected access systems, and physical security measures at our office. Access to client information is restricted to personnel who need it for the performance of their duties.

In the event of a data breach that poses a significant risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with Vietnamese law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory requirements. Contact form submissions are retained for up to twelve months unless a service engagement follows. Client engagement records are retained for a minimum of five years following the conclusion of the matter, in accordance with Vietnamese legal practice requirements.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to collect analytical data. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

Under Vietnam's Law on Cybersecurity and Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP on Personal Data Protection, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate data, to request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations), to withdraw consent for data processing, and to lodge a complaint with the relevant authority if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within fifteen business days.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a person under 18 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:

Verdant Counsel
115 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +84 28 3915 6482