PRIVACY POLICY

At García-Arquimbau, a law firm specializing in Privacy Law in Tenerife, we are committed to the protection of data and the privacy of our clients in accordance with Regulation (EU) 679/2016. Our services include advice and defense in proceedings related to personal data protection and privacy.

Your information is protected according to our privacy policy and the following terms of service:

1. Data Protection.

García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife has adopted the required security measures and levels for personal data protection as set out by Regulation (EU) 679/2016. Personal data collected through this website is subject to automated processing and is incorporated into a file owned by the website’s proprietary company, which is also responsible for this file.

By filling out the form included on this site or sending emails or other communications to the website owner, the Applicant gives express consent to include their personal data in the aforementioned automated file.

To ensure the privacy and protection of the personal data of our clients and users, the GDPR confers eight fundamental rights to individuals. García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife is committed to providing all individuals with timely assistance and response if they exercise one or more of these rights. To do so, they may send an email to: info@garcia-arquimbau.es

• Right to Information: Any individual can know at any time what data is being handled/stored about them, the purposes for which it is collected, and any possible transfer to third parties.
• Right of Access: Possibility to request a copy of all data we handle or store about them.
• Right of Rectification: If they find that their data is outdated or incorrect, they may request the necessary updates.
• Right to Erasure/“Right to Be Forgotten”: At any time, they may request the deletion of all data processed by us. In cases where legal obligations require the retention of data (e.g., invoices), the data will be blocked, and any non-essential data will be deleted.
• Right to Object: They may object to one or more data processing activities at any time without justification (e.g., canceling informational emails).
• Right to Withdraw Consent: They may withdraw their previously given consent for specific data processing without impacting the availability of products or services. For commercial communications, users can revoke consent by email at info@garcia-arquimbau.es or via the unsubscribe link in each communication.
• Right to Data Portability: They can request a copy of personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or we can transfer their data to a third party.
• Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decisions (Including Profiling): García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife does not make automated individual decisions without human involvement.

2. Data Collection.

Personal data collection is carried out solely through the contact form on our website, commercial contacts of any kind, and emails that clients send to García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife to request services.

According to GDPR, personal data processing requires a lawful basis. The primary legal grounds are:

• Contractual Compliance: Data processed must be necessary for the execution of a contracted service or product.
• Consent:
  • Consent must be specific, informed, unequivocal, and expressed freely through a clear affirmative act (pre-ticked boxes are not permitted).
  • The option to refuse consent must be disclosed.
  • Services are not directed at minors, so clients affirm they are of legal age or have the legal capacity to contract.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing must have a legitimate interest that does not conflict with the rights of the individual.

3. Data Retention Periods.

García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife will retain clients’ data for the duration of the contractual relationship and afterward for legal compliance. Data of former clients or users will be retained for promotional purposes for up to five years. Data related to inquiries will be retained for a maximum of five years.

CV data collected for selection processes will be retained during the selection process and up to two years afterward unless an earlier request for deletion is received.

4. Implemented Security Measures.

García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife is committed to safeguarding and maintaining the confidentiality of data, adopting all necessary measures to prevent alteration, loss, or unauthorized access, in line with applicable regulations. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of all processes ensure compliance with international privacy and security standards.

5. Professional Confidentiality.

All private communications between García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife and clients/users will be treated as confidential.

6. Disclosure to Third Parties.

García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife does not sell, assign, lease, or otherwise transmit personal data to third parties, except to entities necessary for fulfilling the stated purpose. In such cases, the individual will be informed accordingly.

7. Changes to Security and Data Protection Policy.

García-Arquimbau Lawyers in Tenerife reserves the right to modify its security and data protection policy at any time without prior notice, always in accordance with applicable Spanish data protection legislation.