Last updated: January 2026
1. Data Controller
The controller responsible for processing your personal data is Abdelsadek Law, a legal practice located at 235, Megawara 2, New Cairo 1, Cairo, Egypt, represented by Attorney Ahmed Abdelsadek ("we", "us"). You can reach us at ahmed@abdelsadeklaw.com or +20 150 590 3889.
2. Legal Framework
We process personal data in accordance with the laws of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in particular Law No. 151 of 2020 on the Protection of Personal Data and its Executive Regulations, the Anti-Cyber and Information Technology Crimes Law (Law No. 175 of 2018), the E-Signature Law (Law No. 15 of 2004), and the confidentiality obligations imposed on attorneys under the Egyptian Advocacy Law (Law No. 17 of 1983).
3. Personal Data We Collect
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number, and any information you submit via the contact form or WhatsApp.
- Matter information: the nature of your legal inquiry and any documents or facts you choose to share.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, language, device type, pages visited, and approximate location, collected automatically through standard server logs and cookies.
- Identification data (only after engagement): national ID or passport number, address, and other documents required for identification, conflict-checks, and any anti-money-laundering compliance.
4. Lawful Bases & Purposes
We process personal data on the following bases:
- your explicit consent, freely given when you submit a form or contact us;
- the performance of an engagement letter or power of attorney to which you are a party;
- compliance with a legal or professional obligation imposed on Egyptian attorneys;
- our legitimate interest in operating, securing, and improving the Website.
We use personal data to:
- respond to inquiries and assess whether we can take on a matter;
- perform conflict checks and identity verification;
- provide legal services and represent clients before competent authorities;
- maintain records as required by Egyptian law and professional rules;
- secure the Website and prevent fraud, abuse, or unlawful access.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We may use essential cookies and standard analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to remember your language preference. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features of the Website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
6. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We disclose personal data only:
- to authorized employees, contractors, and IT service providers bound by confidentiality;
- to courts, public authorities, or counterparties to the extent strictly necessary to provide legal services;
- where required by Egyptian law, judicial order, or a competent regulator;
- to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or the public.
7. International Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., hosting, email, messaging, analytics) may store or process data outside Egypt. Any cross-border transfer is carried out in compliance with Law No. 151 of 2020, including the use of providers offering an adequate level of protection or the implementation of appropriate safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy, to comply with our legal, professional, or regulatory obligations under Egyptian law, and to defend or assert legal claims. Client matter files are retained in accordance with professional record-keeping requirements applicable to Egyptian attorneys.
9. Security Measures
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including access controls, encryption in transit, and confidentiality obligations on staff and contractors. No system, however, can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Rights
In accordance with Law No. 151 of 2020, you have the right to:
- be informed about how your personal data is processed;
- access your personal data and obtain a copy;
- request rectification, completion, or update of your data;
- request erasure of data that is no longer necessary;
- object to or restrict certain processing;
- withdraw a previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
- lodge a complaint with the Egyptian Personal Data Protection Center.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ahmed@abdelsadeklaw.com. We may request information to verify your identity before acting on a request.
11. Children
The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
12. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related question or request, please contact Attorney Ahmed Abdelsadek at ahmed@abdelsadeklaw.com or by phone / WhatsApp at +20 150 590 3889.