Sather Legal Pty Ltd
ABN 68 503 283 499
Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Sather Legal Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Sather Legal Group, a network of legal practices across Victoria and New South Wales. We are committed to protecting the privacy of personal information we collect and handle in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, hold, use, and disclose personal information in connection with our legal services and this website (satherlegal.com.au).

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Date of birth and identification documents
• Financial information relevant to the provision of legal services
• Employment details and professional history
• Information about your legal matter or enquiry
• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
• Any other information you provide to us directly or through our website

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information through:

• Direct communications, including in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails
• Enquiry forms and other forms on this website
• Third parties such as other lawyers, courts, government agencies, and referees
• Publicly available sources
• Cookies and website analytics tools when you visit our website

4. Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide legal services and advice
• To respond to enquiries and communicate with you
• To manage our client relationships
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• To improve our services and website
• To send updates about our services (where you have consented)
• For internal administration and record-keeping

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Other practices within the Sather Legal Group, where relevant to your matter
• Courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies as required by law
• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., IT providers, mailing services, payment processors)
• Professional advisors, insurers, and auditors
• Any other party with your express consent

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not disclose your personal information to overseas recipients unless required for the provision of legal services or with your consent.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how our website is used.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect anonymised data about website traffic and user behaviour. This data does not identify you personally.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. These steps include:

• Secure storage of physical and electronic records
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Encryption of data in transit
• Regular review and update of our security practices
• Staff training on privacy and data protection obligations

8. Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may also request that we correct any inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date information.

To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with the Privacy Act.

9. Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us in writing. We will investigate your complaint and respond within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us:

Sather Legal Pty Ltd
ABN 68 503 283 499
Email: privacy@satherlegal.com.au
Website: www.satherlegal.com.au