Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Law & Beyond is a Philippine-based legal, tax, and compliance firm. We provide advisory services to businesses and individuals operating in or doing business with the Philippines. When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect certain personal information as described in this Policy.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), as enforced by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is necessary to provide our services or respond to your inquiries. The types of information we may collect include:

• Contact details — your name, email address, and phone number, provided when you submit an inquiry or book a consultation.
• Business information — your company name, industry, and nature of your legal or compliance concern, provided voluntarily.
• Usage data — anonymized information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent, collected via analytics tools.
• Communications — the content of any messages, emails, or form submissions you send to us.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (as defined under the Data Privacy Act) unless expressly required for a specific matter and with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
• To provide legal, tax, compliance, and advisory services you have engaged us for.
• To send relevant updates, newsletters, or legal insights — only with your consent.
• To improve our website, services, and client experience.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under Philippine law.

We process your personal data on the legal basis of your consent, the performance of a contract, or our legitimate interests in operating our firm and improving our services.

4. Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality

Any information you share with us in the context of an existing or prospective attorney-client relationship is treated with the highest standard of professional confidentiality, consistent with the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) and applicable rules of court. This obligation of confidentiality is separate from and independent of this Privacy Policy.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third-party providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or scheduling tools, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal obligations — when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority in the Philippines.
• With your consent — when you have expressly authorized us to share specific information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Website inquiry data is generally retained for up to two (2) years. Client matter records are retained in accordance with applicable professional and statutory requirements.

7. Your Rights Under the Data Privacy Act

As a data subject under Republic Act No. 10173, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed — to know what personal data we hold about you and how it is used.
• Right to access — to request a copy of your personal data in our possession.
• Right to rectification — to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure or blocking — to request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, electronic format.
• Right to object — to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to lodge a complaint — with the National Privacy Commission if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at client@grow-beyond.com. We will respond within fifteen (15) business days.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage patterns. These tools collect anonymized, aggregate data and do not identify you personally. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at: