Privacy Statement
​Introduction
This Privacy Statement explains how FirstCounsel.ai ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) ("Privacy Act") and other applicable data protection laws.
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Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect the following types of personal information:
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Name
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Email address
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Work position or title
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Professional interests
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Information submitted when commenting on posts or through social media
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Subscription preferences
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Technical Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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General location data
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Pages visited and time spent on our website
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Referring website addresses
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
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How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services
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To send newsletters and updates on topics you have expressed interest in
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To respond to your inquiries and comments
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To analyze website usage and improve user experience
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To send promotional and marketing materials about products and services offered by our affiliates and business partners
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To comply with legal obligations
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Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
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Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
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Affiliates and business partners for marketing purposes (only with your consent)
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Legal authorities when required by law
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Statement.
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Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
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Retention of Your Information
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
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Your Rights
You may exercise any rights available to you under applicable laws. Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles
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Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable, you also have the right to:
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Request erasure of your personal information
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Restrict or object to processing of your personal information
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the contact details provided below.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect information about how our website is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer by writing to:
Privacy Officer FirstCounsel.ai PO Box 136 Flinders Lane 8009, Victoria Australia
Or by email at: [privacy@firstcounsel.ai]
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Effective Date
This Privacy Statement is effective as of March 22, 2025.