Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Mokhtar Ngah & Co (Registration No. 000020003679) ("MNCo", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (lawsite-mnco.com) or engage our legal services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you contact us for legal services or consultation, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Identification documents (MyKad, passport, business registration documents)
• Financial information relevant to your legal matter
• Information about your legal issue or case details
• Communication records and correspondence

2.2 Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website addresses
• Device and operating system information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing legal advice and representation
• Responding to your inquiries and consultation requests
• Maintaining client records and case files
• Billing and accounting purposes
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our website and services
• Communicating important updates about your matter

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our engagement letter and provide legal services
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with Malaysian laws, Legal Profession Act 1976, and professional conduct rules
• Legitimate Interests: Operating our law practice, maintaining client relationships, and preventing fraud
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with our professional obligations. We may share your information only:

• With your explicit consent
• With courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities as required by law
• With expert witnesses, barristers, or other professionals engaged on your behalf
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, and in accordance with:

• Legal Profession Act 1976 requirements
• Malaysian Bar Council rules on file retention
• Limitation periods for legal claims
• Tax and accounting record retention requirements

Typically, client files are retained for a minimum of 7 years after conclusion of a matter, or longer if required by law.

7. Your Rights Under PDPA

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for processing (subject to legal and contractual restrictions)
• Limit Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format

Important Note: Some rights may be limited by our professional obligations under the Legal Profession Act 1976, including our duty to maintain client confidentiality and comply with legal retention requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure encrypted communications (HTTPS, TLS)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments
• Staff training on data protection
• Physical security of premises and file storage

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal tracking technologies. We use Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com) for typography. No advertising or analytics cookies are currently deployed.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights under PDPA, please contact us: