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Privacy & Policy

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Last Updated: May, 2025


At Lead Counselors, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and all individuals who interact with us. As a law firm in Iraq, confidentiality and trust are at the core of our professional responsibilities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information.


1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

  • Client Information: Name, contact details, identification documents, financial details, corporate records, and any other information provided for legal representation.
  • Website Visitors: IP addresses, browser type, device information, location data, and cookies to improve website functionality.
  • Communications: Emails, phone numbers, and correspondence exchanged with us.
  • Third-Party Data: Information obtained from public records, regulatory bodies, government authorities, or other professional advisers when necessary for legal services.


2. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for:

  • Providing legal advice, representation, and related services.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations (Bar Association rules, anti-money laundering laws, etc.).
  • Internal administration, billing, and client relationship management.
  • Protecting our clients’ rights and interests before courts and authorities.
  • Improving our website, publications, and client communications.


3. Confidentiality & Legal Privilege
As a law firm in Kurdistan and Iraq, we are bound by strict rules of professional secrecy. All client information is treated as confidential and legally privileged. We do not disclose such information without client consent, except when required by law or professional obligations.


4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide legal services under our engagement agreements.
  • Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Bar Association requirements.
  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our services, maintain client relationships, and protect our legal rights.
  • Consent: For specific communications, marketing, or optional data processing activities.


5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or trade personal information. We may share data only with:

  • Courts, arbitral tribunals, government authorities, or regulators (where legally required).
  • Professional advisers, consultants, or experts assisting in a case.
  • Our affiliated offices, partners, and authorized staff under strict confidentiality.
  • Service providers (IT, hosting, translation, accounting) bound by data protection agreements.


6. International Transfers
As we represent international clients, personal data may be transferred outside Iraq/Kurdistan. In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards (such as confidentiality agreements and professional secrecy obligations) are in place.


7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and legal safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

  • Secure servers, encryption, and restricted access systems.
  • Confidentiality undertakings from all staff and partners.
  • Compliance with Bar Association standards and international data protection principles.


8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • To provide legal services and maintain professional records.
  • To comply with statutory retention periods under Iraqi/Kurdistan law.
  • To preserve legal rights in case of disputes.

When retention is no longer necessary, data is securely deleted or anonymized.


9. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request corrections or deletion.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
  • Request data portability (where applicable).

Requests can be made by contacting us at info@LeadCounselors.com


10. Cookies & Website Use
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. Visitors may adjust browser settings to reject cookies, though some features may not work properly.


11. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be published on our website with the revision date.


12. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding personal data, please contact us:
Lead Counselors

A5, Italian1, Erbil, Iraq
Email: info@leadcounselors.com
Phone: +9647505558882

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