William & Stone Lawyers
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website or contact our firm.
Overview
William & Stone Lawyers is committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), where they apply.
This policy applies to personal information we collect through our website, email, telephone, and other interactions. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site.
Key points
What we collect and why
We collect only what we need to provide legal services, respond to enquiries, and operate our website securely and effectively.
Information you provide
For example: name, email, phone number, and the details you include in a message or enquiry.
Information collected automatically
For example: IP address, device and browser details, pages visited, and approximate location data (where available) for security and analytics.
How we handle personal information
Below is a summary of common privacy questions. If you need more detail, please contact us.
How do we use personal information?
To respond to enquiries, provide and administer legal services, verify identity where appropriate, manage our relationship with you, and meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Do we disclose personal information to third parties?
We may disclose information to service providers who assist us (for example, IT and hosting providers) and to third parties involved in providing legal services (for example, counsel, experts, courts, or government agencies) where required or authorised. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and security arrangements.
Do we use cookies and analytics?
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
How do we store and protect information?
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. This includes access controls and security measures appropriate to the nature of the information.
How can you access or correct your information?
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you. We may need to verify your identity and may refuse access in limited circumstances permitted by law.
How do you make a privacy complaint?
If you have a concern, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it promptly. If you are not satisfied, you may be able to contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).