Last updated:
19 November 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to H&L Legal.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information when you visit our website or use our Criminal Law and Family Violence Education & Consulting services.
By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal or billing address
- Organisation or company name (if applicable)
- Any information you provide when you contact us, register for events, request materials, or make an enquiry
We may also collect non-personal information such as:
- Your IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring websites or links
This information helps us improve our website, communications, and service offerings.
3. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through:
- Online contact or enquiry forms
- Email, phone, or written correspondence
- Event registrations or online bookings
- Newsletter or resource subscriptions
- Analytics tools and cookies when you visit our website
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business functions and services.
4. How We Use Personal Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries or requests
- Provide education, consulting, or advisory services
- Manage event registrations or bookings
- Send relevant updates, newsletters, or resources (if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our website, content, and client experience
- Comply with our legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your information:
- To trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, email or web hosting, payment processors) who assist us in running our business
- When required or authorised by law or a court/tribunal order
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our staff, clients, or the public
Any third parties we engage are required to handle your information securely and in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
H&L Legal
Email: geelong@hllegal.com.au
Phone: 0439 694 109 / 0438 518 073
Post: PO Box 645 Geelong VIC 3220