Legal Consulting & Advisory in Panama

Statement of Privacy and Personal Data Processing (Law No. 81 of 2019)

In strict compliance with Law No. 81 of March 26, 2019 on Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Panama and its regulation via Executive Decree No. 285 of 2021, SDL Legal & Consulting Inc. (hereinafter, "SDL" or "the Controller") establishes this policy to safeguard the privacy of its clients and users, guaranteeing full control over their personal information.

1. Data Controller: SDL Legal & Consulting Inc., a consulting firm constituted and registered under the laws of the Republic of Panama, acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through this portal.

2. Channels and Methods of Data Collection:

• Website Contact Forms: We voluntarily collect your name, email address, mobile number, company name, area of interest, and initial details regarding your case. This data is processed for the legitimate purpose of directing your inquiry, providing corporate service proposals, and starting pre-contractual negotiations.
• WhatsApp Communication Channel: By interacting voluntarily through our direct WhatsApp link or button, we collect your mobile phone number, WhatsApp profile name, and chat history. This data is utilized exclusively to provide real-time support, expedite corporate consultations, and coordinate business meetings.

3. Processing Purpose and Email Marketing: The information provided will be treated under strict technical and cyber-security measures. In addition to addressing your initial inquiry, by providing your information or starting a commercial relationship with us, you agree that your email address may be added to our corporate distribution list to receive periodic newsletters, legal alerts regarding Panamanian regulations, compliance updates, and promotional communications about our consulting and training services (Email Marketing).

4. Voluntary Opt-out Mechanism: We fully respect your right to stop receiving unwanted communications. At any time, you may object to or withdraw your consent for receiving marketing communications by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any received email, or by sending a direct request to [email protected]. Unsubscription will be processed immediately and without friction.

5. Confidentiality and Professional Secrecy: All information received through this portal, WhatsApp, or email is fully protected under the attorney-client privilege (professional secrecy) inherent to the practice of law in Panama. SDL guarantees under strict liability that your data will not be sold, shared, rented, or commercialized to any third party under any circumstances, unless express prior written consent is given by you or via a formal mandate from a competent judicial authority.

6. Exercise of ARCO Rights: As the data owner, you hold the inalienable rights of Access, Rectification, Cancellation, and Opposition (ARCO Rights), as well as the right to data portability. You may exercise these rights quickly and free of charge by submitting your formal request via email to [email protected].

7. Analytics and Tracking Tools: This site implements anonymized and aggregated statistical tracking technologies (Google Analytics 4) solely oriented to measuring traffic and optimizing the technical performance and usability of our website.

1. Scope of Site and General Information: The documentary material, articles, legislative summaries, and answers provided on this website are for general informational, educational, and illustrative purposes only. Under no circumstances should any of these contents be construed or interpreted as a formal binding legal opinion, specialized advice, or a directive for specific factual cases.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship: Accessing this portal, submitting contact forms, or initiating direct consultations through WhatsApp or email does not establish, constitute, or finalize a contractual attorney-client relationship. Such a professional relationship is only established upon formal written acceptance of a professional services proposal and the subsequent signing of a retainer agreement.

3. Intellectual Property: The entire graphic design, visual layouts, logos, texts, databases, and programming codes comprising this website are the exclusive intellectual property of SDL Legal & Consulting Inc. Any form of reproduction, copy, distribution, or commercial alteration is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

4. Proper and Lawful Website Conduct: Users agree to use this portal in accordance with the law and good customs, committing to not introduce malicious code (viruses, trojans, spam, or data scraping bots) that could damage the Controller's technological infrastructure or compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the information stored on the server.

5. Exclusion of Liability: SDL declines all civil, commercial, or legal liability for business decisions, investments, or commercial operations conducted by third parties based directly on the general information displayed on this website. We highly recommend obtaining specific legal and accounting counsel prior to making any corporate decisions.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Any dispute, litigation, or interpretation of these terms shall be exclusively governed by the substantive laws of the Republic of Panama, with the parties submitting to the jurisdiction of the ordinary courts of Panama City.