Privacy Policy

The Legal Space of M (The Firm of Atty. Mark Emmannuel L. Abilo)(“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal and/or sensitive personal information (collectively as “personal data”), in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and the issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

This Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, including when you: (a) browse or access our site; (b) send inquiries through our contact forms, web-chat pop-ups, and embedded third-party platforms/links; (c) subscribe to our newsletters or updates; (d) submit documents or other information to request legal services; (e) download available online content; or (f) otherwise communicate with us online.

This Policy does not cover information collected offline, except where the same information is also processed through our website systems.

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website and its embedded third-party platforms:

• your name;
• email address;
• phone number;
• company or organization name;
• address and other contact details;
• case-related or inquiry-related information you voluntarily submit;
• technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data;  
• personal  device identifiers that can reasonably identify the user/s (e.g. geographical location data, network  information, ISP provider, operating system, browser information such as  cookies and version history);  and
• any other information you choose to provide.

If you submit sensitive personal information, privileged information, or confidential legal information, we will process it only as necessary and subject to applicable law and professional obligations (e.g. to render an initial assessment of your case, or to determine whether it falls within the scope of our services). We recommend that you also read our Cookies Policy to know the scope of use for information obtained through site cookies.

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We may use your personal information to:

• respond to inquiries and requests;
• evaluate whether we can  provide legal services;
• communicate with you about your concern or matter;
• manage client and prospective client relationships;
• comply with legal,  regulatory, and professional obligations;
• maintain website security  and prevent misuse; and
• improve our website, services, and communications.

We process personal information only for declared, specified, and legitimate purposes, and only to the extent necessary for those purposes, consistent with the Data Privacy Act and its IRR.

WHAT ARE OUR BASES FOR PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

We may process personal information based on one or more of the following:

• your consent;
• the need to respond to your inquiry or perform pre-contractual steps;
• compliance with legal or regulatory obligations;
• the Firm’s legitimate interests while respecting your fundamental rights and freedoms; 
• for the engagement of our services; and
• the protection or defense of  legal claims.

WHAT MEASURES ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF LEGAL COMMUNICATIONS?

If you contact us regarding a possible legal matter, please do not send highly sensitive or privileged information unless requested by us.

Any information you provide may be subject to lawyer-client confidentiality only if and when a lawyer-client relationship is formed or otherwise protected by law. In all cases, we aim to treat client confidences with strict confidentiality, as applicable.

UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES DO WE DISCLOSE AND SHARE INFORMATION?

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information only when necessary and only with:

• authorized personnel within the Firm;
• service providers who assist in website hosting, IT support, analytics, or communications;
• legal, regulatory, or government authorities when required by law, subpoena, court order, or lawful process; 
• with the government authorities, insofar as their transfer is required by law      or regulation; 
• other parties with your consent; and
• with third parties to whom our firm is liable to transfer personal data in the fulfillment of its business obligations.

We require recipients of personal information to keep such information confidential and to use it only for authorized purposes.

WHAT IS OUR POLICY REGARDING DATA RETENTION?

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, to comply with legal and professional obligations, or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, consistent with the Data Privacy Act and its IRR.

When information is no longer needed, we will dispose of it securely.

WHAT TYPE OF SECURITY MEASURES ARE IN PLACE?

We implement reasonable and appropriate organizational, physical, and technical security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, consistent with the provisions of the Data Privacy Act and the IRR’s organizational security requirements.

These may include:

• access controls;
• password protection and authentication measures;
• secure storage and transmission protocols;
• confidentiality obligations for personnel; and
• regular review of privacy and security practices.

No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A DATA SUBJECT?

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

· Right to be informed in the event their personal information was subjected to processing.

· Right to object to the processing of their personal information.

· Right to be advised prior to the collection of their personal information of the nature of data to be collected, the manner and purpose for its processing, the period for which their data shall be stored, among others. 

· To be granted reasonable access to the contents of their personal information, sources, from which it was obtained, names and addresses of its recipients.

· To dispute any inaccuracy or error in the personal information that was provided.

· To request for the removal of their personal information upon substantial proof that it is incomplete, outdated, false and no longer needed for the purpose they were obtained.

· Right to data portability of the personal information collected, whether in physical or electronic form.

· Be indemnified for any damages sustained for violation of their data privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. Please note that we reserve the right to verify the authenticity of any request and to confirm the identity of the data subject prior to fulfilling any request, for good measure.

DO WE USE SITE COOKIES?

Our website uses cookies or similar technologies to improve site performance, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. Kindly read our Cookies Policy for more information regarding this.

HOW DO WE PROTECT CHILDREN’S PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Our website is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without appropriate consent, where required by law. 

Similarly, information supplied to us through this platform regarding minors will solely be the responsibility of the provider. We will not solicit any information relating to such unless voluntarily given by the provider, or necessary to perform our services. 

HOW CAN YOU REACH OUT TO US?

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, you may contact us through our email address. 

This Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes concerning this Policy must be resolved amicably with our representatives.

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. All updates will be reflected on this page along with the new effective date.

[Last updated: 6/18/2026]