Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/07/2023

Our firm is committed to protecting the privacy of its visitors. Please read the following policy to understand how we collect and use your personal data and the rights you have in relation to this data. Note that our firm reserves the right to amend and update this policy from time to time, so please check this page periodically.

  1. Description of our data processing practices

We process personal data according to this Privacy Policy and in conformity with the applicable legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation EU 2016/679 (henceforth the “GDPR”) and the relevant data protection laws and regulations applicable in Greece.

In order for us to provide the services you request, we need your personal data. This Policy describes how we process personal data we collect when you engage with us in order to receive our services and more precisely in connection with:

  • engaging our legal and/or other services;
  • as a result of your involvement with one of our clients
  • abiding by our statutory duty on anti-money laundering and in general complying with our legal obligations;
  • evaluating  and recruiting personnel;
  • cookies used on our website;
  1. What personal data do we collect?

We collect and process information provided to us by or on behalf of our clients and their respective executives, agents, consultants and staff for the purpose of rendering legal services. This collection and processing of personal data is justified by the scope of our function and is based on our legitimate interest as a law firm providing professional legal services, in accordance always with our commitment to inviolable trust towards our clients.

The personal data collected is not limited only to the kind of information that can be found on a business card, such as names, titles/position, company name, work addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers, but may include other identifiable information.

We further collect background information and personal data necessary not only to fulfil our statutory obligations in relation to conflict checks, anti-money laundering, knowing our clients procedures but also to prepare for legal proceedings or defend a claim or render the required legal services to our clients. To such effect we may collect and process personal data of third parties court officers, witnesses, and other individuals involved in the legal proceedings we handle.

If you are a potential applicant to join our firm, the personal data collected is limited to:

  • Your name and job title;
  • Contact information including email address;
  • Curriculum vitae, including your age and/or gender if you provide it to us, your education, employment history and any other information relevant to the potential recruitment that you agree to provide to us;
  1. What is the legal basis and our legitimate interests for the processing of personal data?

We process personal data i) on the basis of our legitimate interests to provide legal services and advice to our clients (such processing is required in the aim of our clients’ legitimate interests to obtain legal advice and representation), ii) on the basis of a legitimate interest in order to comply with obligations related to the operation of our business such as maintaining our accounts, record keeping, billing and tax compliance purposes and finally, and iii) in order to meet our legal and regulatory obligations

We process special categories of personal data only if required i) for the exercise or defence of legal claims, ii) based on your consent, iii) for employment and social security law related purposes and iv) for reasons connected with a statutory provision for reasons of public interest.

  1. Which cookies we use in our website?

We use cookies on this website. For more information, please see our cookie policy

  1. How we share and how we protect your personal data?

The security of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. We are committed to maintaining the highest technical and organisational measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of personal data and to keep such secure against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, unlawful destruction or loss.
We will not share or disclose your personal data to any third party except from our trusted service providers, who act on behalf and under the instructions of our firm and are bound to comply with all necessary technical and organisational measures for the protection of your personal data. In case that we transfer your personal data to service providers which are located outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, we will do so in full compliance with the data protection legislation and on the basis of an adequacy decision issued by the European Commission or other sufficient safeguards, including the execution of model clauses with the services providers receiving your personal data.

  1. What are your rights?

You have the following rights in relation to the personal information we hold about you. You may exercise any of your rights by contacting us at the e-mail address  admin@hmlaw.gr

  • Right of access and rectification

The right to be informed about your personal data collected and how it is being processed and the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to erasure and to withdraw your consent

The right to request that your personal data be erased and, in cases where the processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Right to restriction of processing

The right to limit processing of your personal data.

  • Right to object

The right to object to certain processing of your personal data

  • Right to data portability

The right to request that any transfer of personal data is made in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

  • Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Greek Data Protection Authority.

  1.  Contact us

If you wish to exercise any of your rights above or you have any questions or concerns in relation to this policy, please send us an email at admin@hmlaw.gr