Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 December 2025
1. Introduction
Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association – CDLA (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our membership and contact forms.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a) Through the Membership Form
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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City
- Country
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Any additional information you voluntarily provide
b) Through the Contact Form
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Name
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Email address
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Message content
c) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical data such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited
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Date and time of access
This data is used only for website functionality, security, and basic analytics.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To process membership applications
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To communicate with members and respond to inquiries
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To manage and administer organisational activities
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To improve our website and services
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To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Your consent
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The performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract
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Legal obligations
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Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights
5. Data Storage and Retention
Your personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your data may only be shared with:
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Authorized personnel of the organisation
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Service providers supporting website or IT services (under confidentiality agreements)
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Authorities, where legally required
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
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Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@democratic-lawyers.com
9. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies for functionality. If additional cookies (analytics or third-party) are used, a separate Cookie Policy will apply.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association
Email: info@democratic-lawyers.com