Legal
Privacy Policy
Martin George & Company ("the Firm", "we", "us") operates this website at martingeorge.net ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the Site, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using this Site or submitting a contact or consultation form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
1. Who we are
Martin George & Company is a law firm registered and operating in Trinidad and Tobago. Our principal office is at 43 Dundonald Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at attorney1@martingeorge.net.
2. Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information you provide directly
When you submit a consultation request, contact form, or enquiry through the Site, we collect the information you enter, which may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Practice area of interest
- Preferred office and contact method
- A brief description of your matter
You may also contact us directly by telephone or email, in which case we collect the information contained in that communication.
2.2 Automatically collected information
The Site is hosted on Netlify. Standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This information is used for security and operational purposes only. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising pixels, or behavioural analytics on this Site.
3. How we use your information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to your enquiry and arrange a consultation if appropriate
- Route your matter to the correct attorney or office
- Communicate with you about the status of your matter prior to formal engagement
- Comply with professional obligations and applicable law
We do not use your information for marketing, sell it to third parties, or share it with any person outside the Firm except as required by law or with your express consent.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process your information on the basis of your consent (by submitting a form) and, where applicable, to take steps at your request prior to entering into a formal legal engagement. Processing is conducted in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2011 of Trinidad and Tobago.
5. Third-party processors
Contact form submissions are processed through Netlify (form handling infrastructure). Netlify stores form submissions on servers located in the United States. By submitting a form on this Site, you consent to that transfer. Netlify's privacy policy is available at netlify.com.
No other third-party services that collect personal data are integrated into this Site at this time.
6. Data retention
Pre-engagement enquiry data submitted through the Site is retained for a reasonable period to allow the Firm to respond and follow up. Where no engagement follows, enquiry data is deleted within 12 months of the last communication. Where an attorney-client relationship is formed, retention is governed by the Firm's internal records policy and applicable professional conduct rules.
7. Your rights
Under the Data Protection Act 2011 (Trinidad and Tobago), you have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data we hold, subject to any legal or professional obligations to retain it
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at attorney1@martingeorge.net or by post at 43 Dundonald Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
8. Security
The Site is served over HTTPS. Form submissions are encrypted in transit. While we take reasonable precautions to protect information submitted through the Site, no internet transmission is completely secure. Please do not submit highly sensitive documents through the contact form; wait until the Firm has confirmed a formal engagement.
9. External links
This Site may contain links to external websites, including government portals and legal resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their privacy policies independently.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at martingeorge.net/privacy-policy/. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
11. Contact
For questions about this policy or about how your data is handled, contact the Firm at:
Martin George & Company43 Dundonald Street
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
attorney1@martingeorge.net
+1 (868) 624-4529