PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

 

Privacy Policy

Please read this Privacy Policy and Website Terms carefully before using this website operated by Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers (“we”, “us” or “our”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms set out below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use this website.

 

Website Information

The information published on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for obtaining legal advice about your specific circumstances.

No solicitor-client relationship is created merely by accessing this website, reading information on this website, submitting an online enquiry, or contacting Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers through the website.

You should obtain advice from a qualified Australian legal practitioner before acting or refraining from acting on the basis of any information contained on this website.

 

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned, operated or controlled by Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, practices or accuracy of any third-party websites. Accessing any third-party website through a link on our website is done at your own discretion and risk.

We recommend that you review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

 

Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You must not use this website in a way that may damage, disable, overload or impair the website, interfere with another person’s use of the website, or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or related systems.

We may suspend, restrict or terminate access to this website at any time, without notice, if we consider that a user has breached these terms or used the website in an inappropriate or unlawful manner.

 

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. By using this website, you agree that any dispute arising from or relating to your use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and, where applicable, the Commonwealth courts of Australia.

 

Changes to These Terms

Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers may update, amend or replace these terms and this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page. Your continued use of this website after any changes are published will constitute your acceptance of the updated terms.

 

Privacy Policy

Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store, disclose and protect personal information that you provide to us through this website or when contacting our office.

 

Personal Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • submit an online enquiry form;
  • contact us by telephone, email or through the website;
  • request legal assistance;
  • subscribe to updates or communications;
  • engage our legal services; or
  • otherwise provide information to us.

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

You should avoid sending confidential or highly sensitive information through the website unless and until you have formally engaged Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers and have been advised to do so.

 

How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • respond to your enquiry;
  • assess whether we can assist with your legal matter;
  • communicate with you;
  • provide legal services where we are formally engaged;
  • manage our business and administrative processes;
  • improve our website and services;
  • comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations; and
  • protect our legal rights and interests.

 

Cookies

This website may use cookies. Cookies are small files stored on your device by your web browser. They help the website function properly and may assist us in understanding how visitors use the website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • improve website functionality;
  • remember user preferences;
  • analyse website traffic;
  • measure website performance;
  • assist with marketing or advertising activity; and
  • improve the user experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function as intended.

 

Website Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to collect information about how users interact with our website.

These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, browser type, device type, referral source and general location data.

This information is generally used in an aggregated form and assists us to understand website performance, improve content, and assess the effectiveness of our online presence.

Where advertising tools are used, third-party providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure or improve advertisements.

Users may be able to opt out of certain analytics or advertising tracking through their browser settings, Google settings, or relevant third-party opt-out tools.

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers does not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information where necessary to:

  • provide legal services;
  • respond to your enquiry;
  • work with barristers, experts, consultants or service providers;
  • operate and maintain our website;
  • manage our legal practice;
  • comply with legal obligations;
  • respond to court orders, subpoenas or lawful requests;
  • protect our rights, property or safety, or the rights, property or safety of others.

We may also disclose information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, IT support, email systems, document management, marketing, analytics or business operations. Where appropriate, those providers are expected to handle information confidentially and securely.

 

Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through this website.

 

Legal Professional Obligations

As a criminal law firm, Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers is subject to professional obligations, including obligations relating to confidentiality, legal professional privilege, conflicts of interest and client information.

Information provided to us may be handled in accordance with those obligations, where applicable.

 

Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may contact us to request access to personal information we hold about you, or to request that incorrect information be corrected.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to such a request. In some circumstances, we may be unable to provide access to certain information, including where legal professional privilege, confidentiality, court obligations or other legal restrictions apply.

 

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of those external websites.

You should review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

 

Data Breach Response

If we become aware of a data breach involving personal information, we will take reasonable steps to assess and respond to the incident.

Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and any relevant regulatory authority.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updated version will be published on this page.

You should review this page periodically to ensure that you are aware of the current version.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access or correct personal information held by Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers, please contact us.

Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers Pty Ltd

462 William Street

West Melbourne, Vic 3003

Ph: (03) 9326 6606

balotreilly@gmail.com 

 

Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice.

Every legal matter is different. Outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, applicable law and procedural circumstances of each case.

You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this website without first obtaining legal advice from an Australian legal practitioner.

Contacting Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers through this website does not, by itself, create a solicitor-client relationship. A solicitor-client relationship is only created once Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers has agreed to act for you and the required engagement process has been completed.