Privacy Policy

Introduction

scorialwbf B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website scorialwbf.life or use our legal advisory services.

We are registered in the Netherlands (Registration Number: 95824617, VAT: NL713958246B179) and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection laws.

Data Controller

scorialwbf B.V. acts as the Data Controller for the personal information processed through our website and services. Our contact details are:

Data Collection

The data we collect includes personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website or services. We collect information in the following ways:

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you contact us through our website
• Email Communications: Email address and communication content when you email us directly
• Client Services: Legal documents, financial information, business details, and other information necessary to provide legal advisory services
• Website Usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other technical information collected through cookies
• Phone Consultations: Call recordings may be made for quality and training purposes with your explicit consent

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless specifically required for legal services and with your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We explain how we use your information for the following purposes, based on legitimate legal grounds under GDPR:

• Service Provision: To provide legal advisory services, respond to inquiries, and manage client relationships
• Communication: To respond to your messages, provide updates on your legal matters, and send important notices
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
• Business Operations: To improve our services, analyse website usage, and ensure security
• Marketing: To send relevant information about our services (only with your explicit consent)

Our use of your data is always proportionate and limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary for the performance of legal services contracts
• Legitimate Interests: For business communications, website analytics, and service improvement
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional data processing activities

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Professional Consultants: Other legal professionals or experts when necessary for your case (with your consent)
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with appropriate protections)

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Client Files: Legal and professional obligations require us to retain client files for a minimum of 7 years after case completion
• Contact Inquiries: Non-client inquiries are retained for 2 years unless you request earlier deletion
• Website Data: Analytics and technical data are typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or for 3 years from last interaction

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms under GDPR.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent banner.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following information:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.