Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 November 2025

1. General Provisions

This Privacy Policy explains how the Law Firm “Crime Defenders” (hereinafter — the Law Firm, we, us, the Operator) collects, uses, stores, protects, and processes personal data obtained from users of the website https://advokat-zhuk.com.ua (hereinafter — the Website).

This Policy complies with:

• the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”
• the Law of Ukraine “On Information”
• the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Communications”
• the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, GDPR).

By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

2. Types of Data We Collect

2.1. Personal data provided voluntarily

When you fill in contact forms or communicate with us, you may provide:

• full name
• phone number
• email address
• any additional information you voluntarily submit.

2.2. Data collected automatically

Through cookies and analytical tools, we collect:

• IP address
• device and browser type
• geolocation (city-level, if permitted)
• browsing activity on the Website
• date, time, and duration of visits.

Tools used:

• Google Analytics
• Facebook Pixel

This information is anonymized and used for analytics and improving the Website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent — Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps — Article 6(1)(b)
• Compliance with legal obligations related to attorney practice — Article 6(1)(c)
• Legitimate interests of the Law Firm — Article 6(1)(f) (analytics, security, communication)

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for:

• providing legal services
• responding to your inquiries
• preparing legal documents
• communication about your case
• marketing messages (only with your consent)
• improving the Website and analysing its use
• fulfilling legal obligations.

5. Who May Access Your Data

We do not sell, share, or disclose personal data to third parties, except:

• hosting providers (for technical operation of the Website)
• email providers
• state authorities – only where required by law or necessary for legal assistance.

All third parties operate under confidentiality and data protection agreements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above
• for as long as required under Ukrainian legislation governing legal practice.

After expiration of the retention period, data is deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures, including:

• SSL encryption
• protected servers and secure data storage
• restricted staff access
• multifactor authentication on internal accounts
• regular monitoring and audits.

Despite these measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions (use strong passwords, secure browsers, etc.).

8. Your Rights (according to GDPR and Ukrainian law)

You have the right to:

• access your personal data
• correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• restrict processing
• withdraw consent at any time
• object to processing
• file a complaint with the Ukrainian Ombudsman or an EU supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at lawyerzhuk@gmail.com

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies to:

• personalise user experience
• collect statistics and analytics
• ensure correct operation of certain features
• deliver relevant advertising (remarketing).

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some functions of the Website may not work correctly.

10. Marketing Communication

We may send newsletters, updates and special offers only with your explicit consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing: lawyerzhuk@gmail.com

11. Children and Minors

The Website is not intended for persons under 18 years old.

We do not knowingly collect or process their data.

12. Changes to the Policy

The Law Firm may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The date of the most recent update is indicated at the top of the document.

13. Contact Information

Law Firm “Crime Defenders”

01032, Kyiv, Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, 33b, off. 23

Email: lawyerzhuk@gmail.com