Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19 January 2026

Welcome to the website of Pham & Associates. We recognize that your personal information, intellectual property assets, and business strategies are of paramount importance. We are committed to protecting this information through the highest standards of confidentiality and security in the legal profession.

1. Data Collection

We collect information necessary to provide professional legal services, including:

• Identity Data: Full name, title, and copies of identification documents (required for trademark, patent filings, or business registrations).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and office address.
• Professional & Case Data: Information regarding creative ideas, trade secrets, and corporate records provided for legal advice or representation.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is processed strictly for the following purposes:

• Providing legal counsel and executing services related to IP and Business Law.
• Representing clients before governmental authorities (Intellectual Property Offices, Licensing Authorities, etc.).
• Sending legal updates, newsletters, and case progress notifications.
• Complying with statutory obligations and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

3. Confidentiality and Security

• Legal Privilege: All client information is treated as "Professional Secrets" in accordance with the Law on Lawyers and international legal ethics.
• Data Retention: We retain your data for the duration of the service or as required by law for legal record-keeping.
• Security Measures: We employ SSL encryption and strictly controlled internal data management systems to prevent unauthorized access.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data for marketing purposes. Disclosure only occurs when:

• Explicit written consent is provided by you.
• Necessary for filing applications with regulatory bodies (IP offices, Courts, etc.).
• Required by a court order or applicable laws.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & International Standards)

In compliance with international data protection standards, you have the right to:

• Access and Rectification: Request a copy of or updates to your personal data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request the deletion of your data upon termination of services (subject to statutory retention requirements).
• Restriction of Processing: Object to data processing for purposes outside the scope of core legal services.

6. International Data Transfers

Given the nature of Intellectual Property (e.g., Madrid or PCT filings), your data may be transferred to our foreign legal partners. We ensure that such partners adhere to equivalent confidentiality and data protection standards.

7. Disclaimer (Attorney-Client Relationship)

Please note that the transmission of information via this website or contact forms does not, in itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Confidentiality applies to formal consultations and retained services.

8. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: hanoi@pham.com.vn
• Address: 8, Tran Hung Dao St., Cua Nam Ward, Ha Noi City