Privacy Policy

Date of Issue: June 2026
Last Updated:

Introduction

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform users of the manner in which CHANIS (hereinafter, the “Law Firm”, “CHANIS”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, protects and, where applicable, shares the personal data obtained through this website, in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Panama.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Furthermore, by completing and submitting any of our contact forms, you consent to the processing of the personal data provided for the purposes described in this Policy.

Scope

This Privacy Policy governs the processing of personal data collected through this website for the purposes of initial contact, handling inquiries, promoting CHANIS legal services, analyzing and improving the operation of the website, and the other purposes described in this Policy.

This Policy does not constitute or replace the confidentiality terms applicable to a professional relationship formally established between CHANIS and its clients, which is subject to the duty of confidentiality, the attorney-client professional secrecy inherent to the practice of law, and the terms set forth in the applicable engagement letter or legal services agreement.

The submission of an inquiry or contact form through this website does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship between the user and CHANIS. Such relationship shall only be established upon the formal acceptance of the professional engagement and the execution of the applicable engagement letter or legal services agreement.

Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data Provided Voluntarily

CHANIS may collect the personal data that the user voluntarily decides to provide through this website, including, without limitation:

Full name.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Company or organization.
Position or title.
Any other information that the user decides to include in contact forms or communications addressed to the Law Firm.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When browsing this website, we may automatically collect certain technical and browsing information, including:

IP address and general geolocation data derived therefrom.
Browser type and version, operating system, and general characteristics of the device used.
Date and time of access.
Pages visited, time spent on the website, and browsing patterns within the website.
Cookie identifiers and similar technologies.

This information is collected for statistical, security, website administration, and continuous improvement purposes in connection with the browsing experience.

3.3 Special Categories of Personal Data

CHANIS does not request or collect, through this website, special categories of personal data, such as data relating to health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, biometric data, sexual orientation, or any other category of data considered sensitive under applicable law.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the user voluntarily decides to include this type of information in the content of an inquiry or communication submitted through the website, CHANIS shall process it solely to the extent necessary to address such inquiry, in accordance with applicable law and the corresponding confidentiality measures.

Purpose of Processing

Personal data collected through this website may be processed for the following purposes:

To respond to initial inquiries, requests, or communications submitted by users.
To follow up with potential clients and business contacts.
To provide information regarding the legal services offered by CHANIS.
To administer, maintain, protect, and improve the operation of the website.
To measure, analyze, and improve the operation of the website, including statistical analysis of aggregate user behavior, for the purpose of optimizing its content, functionalities, and browsing experience.
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations, or requests from competent authorities.

Personal data provided through contact forms shall be used mainly to respond to the inquiry or request submitted by the user.

CHANIS shall process the personal data collected through this website only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Panama.

Voluntary Nature of Data Provision

The provision of personal data through this website is voluntary. However, the absence of certain information may prevent CHANIS from addressing the user’s inquiry, responding to the user’s request, or communicating with the user.

Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

CHANIS does not sell, rent, or otherwise commercialize personal data collected through this website.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, personal data may be disclosed where necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or requests from competent authorities.
Protect the rights, legitimate interests, or security of CHANIS.
Allow the provision of services by technology or support providers acting on behalf of CHANIS, subject to the corresponding confidentiality and data protection obligations.

Cookies, Similar Technologies, and Technology Providers

7.1 Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored in the user’s browser or device when visiting a website. They allow certain preferences to be remembered, facilitate browsing, and collect statistical information regarding the use of the website.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for its operation, to measure its performance, to analyze website usage, and for digital advertising purposes.

The user may accept, reject, restrict, or disable the use of Google advertising cookies through Google’s Ads Settings tool, as well as through the user’s browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some website features.

7.2 Use of Google Analytics and Google Ads

CHANIS uses Google Analytics to measure and analyze traffic and visitor behavior on this website, and uses Google Ads as a digital advertising platform to promote its services and measure the performance of such advertising campaigns.

In connection with these services, CHANIS expressly informs the users of this website as follows:

CHANIS has entered into the corresponding agreements and terms of service with Google LLC for the use of Google Analytics and Google Ads, including, where applicable, Google’s Data Processing Terms.
Google, as a third party provider, as well as CHANIS, as owner of this website, use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as Google advertising cookies) to collect information regarding users’ interaction with this website, for the purpose of generating performance reports, remarketing, and measuring advertising conversions.
This information may include, among other data, the user’s IP address (processed in a manner that limits direct identification where the service configuration so permits), the type of device and browser used, the pages visited, and the actions performed within the website.
Google may associate the information collected on this website with information available in other Google properties accessed by the user, in accordance with Google’s own Privacy Policy.

CHANIS does not transmit to Google, or to any other third party provider, information that constitutes sensitive personal data or information protected by attorney-client privilege or applicable professional confidentiality obligations. The content of contact forms and communications addressed to the Law Firm is not processed by these advertising measurement tools.

7.3 Other Technology Service Providers

This website is developed and hosted on the WordPress platform, managed through the corresponding infrastructure and service providers. CHANIS has entered into the corresponding agreements, terms of service, and, where applicable, data processing agreements with such providers, on the terms required by applicable regulations.

Security and Confidentiality

CHANIS implements reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational security measures, appropriate to the available technology, to protect the personal data it processes against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, destruction, or improper disclosure.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the user acknowledges and agrees that no system for the transmission, processing, or storage of data over the internet can be considered absolutely secure. CHANIS adopts reasonable technical, organizational, and security measures to protect the personal information it processes through this website. However, CHANIS cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted by digital means and shall not be liable for unauthorized access, losses, alterations, or disclosures resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including failures in the infrastructure of third-party providers, cyberattacks, acts of God, force majeure, or the misuse of information by the user or by third parties not affiliated with the Law Firm.

Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects may exercise the rights recognized under applicable law, including the rights of access, rectification, cancellation, objection, and portability.

Requests relating to the exercise of these rights may be submitted through the email address indicated in the contact section of this Policy.

Personal Data of Minors

This website is intended for adults and for a business and professional audience. CHANIS does not intentionally collect personal data from minors through this website.

If CHANIS becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected personal data from a minor without the legally applicable authorization, it shall adopt reasonable measures to delete such information or process it in accordance with applicable law.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. CHANIS does not control, and is not responsible for, the content, privacy policies, or data protection practices of such websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of each website they visit.

Amendments to this Policy

CHANIS may amend this Privacy Policy whenever necessary to reflect changes in applicable law, in personal data processing activities, or in the operation of this website.

The current version shall always be available for consultation on this website.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy, as well as any other relationship between the user and CHANIS arising from the use of this website, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama. The user agrees to submit any dispute relating to the use of this website to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Republic of Panama.

Contact

If you have any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact CHANIS at the following email address:

Email address: privacy@chanis.pa