Privacy Policy

How we handle and protect your personal information

Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Introduction

Sadam Hussien Law Office (SHLO) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage our legal services.

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out a consultation or contact form on our website
  • Submit a career application
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
  • Engage our legal services

The types of personal information we may collect include your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring URL and exit pages
  • Device information and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our legal services
  • To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
  • To process and evaluate career applications
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To send relevant communications about our services, with your consent

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data
  • Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
  • Legal obligation: Where we need to comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers and business partners who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • Professional advisors, including accountants and legal counsel, where necessary for our business operations

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access and obtain a copy of your data
  • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to restrict or object to processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Sadam Hussien Law Office (SHLO)
Meskel Flower, Gabon Street, Etalemaw A. Building
5th Floor, Office No. 502
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: info@sadamhusseienlaw.com
Phone: +251 91 369 3679

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