Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Siva Nada & Associates ("the Firm", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the personal data of individuals who visit our website or engage our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA).

By using this website or submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information — full name, telephone number, email address
• Inquiry details — subject matter, message content, and practice area selected
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via server logs)

We do not collect sensitive personal data (as defined under the PDPA) unless strictly necessary and with your explicit consent.

3. Purpose of Collection

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
• To assess and process engagement of our services
• To maintain communication records for professional compliance
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Our legal associates and professional staff directly involved in your matter
• Service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., web form delivery services) under confidentiality obligations
• Regulatory bodies, courts, or law enforcement where required by law

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Inquiry data is typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with professional legal obligations.

6. Your Rights Under PDPA

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

• Access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent to processing, where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at enquiry@sivanada.com. We will respond within 21 days of receiving your request.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies

This website uses minimal technical cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. No personally identifiable information is stored in cookies.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: