Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
1. Introduction
Hove & Quill ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Request information about our services
- Engage us for legal representation
- Apply for employment opportunities
This information may include your name, email address, telephone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Send you newsletters and legal updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Process employment applications
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
4. Confidentiality of Client Information
As legal professionals, we are bound by strict rules of professional conduct regarding client confidentiality. All information shared with us in the course of seeking or receiving legal advice is protected by solicitor-client privilege and will be treated with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with the rules governing the legal profession in Uganda.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: We may disclose your information when you have given us permission to do so.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
- Service providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Professional obligations: In accordance with our professional duties and applicable law.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For client matters, we retain files in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable law.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent to processing
- Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Third-Party Websites
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 the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Hove & Quill
Ntinda, Kiwatule Road, Mpungu Close
Kampala, Uganda
Email: info@hovequill.com
Phone: +256 730 726 151