Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 December 2025

Introduction

McMullan Lawyers respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information through our website and in the course of providing legal services.

Who We Are

McMullan Lawyers is a legal practice founded by Emily McMullan, admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

Your name
Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
Information you provide through website enquiry forms
Information relevant to your legal matter
Any documents or correspondence you provide to us

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide legal services or respond to your enquiry.

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Contact us via our website
Send us an email
Telephone our office
Engage us to provide legal services
Provide documents or correspondence

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through our website, such as IP address or browser type, for basic website functionality and security.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide legal advice and services
Communicate with you about your matter
Comply with legal and professional obligations
Maintain our records
Improve our website and services

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information:

To barristers, experts, courts or other parties where necessary for your legal matter
To service providers who assist with IT, administration or secure document storage
Where required by law
With your consent

All disclosures are made in accordance with applicable legal and professional obligations, including duties of confidentiality.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. You provide information at your own risk.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website traffic. This information does not identify you personally unless you voluntarily provide identifying information.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Access and Correction

You may request access to personal information we hold about you, and request correction if it is inaccurate, out of date or incomplete.

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide legal services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain proper legal records

Complaints

If you believe your privacy has been breached, please contact us. We will investigate and respond promptly.

You may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you are not satisfied with our response.

Contact Us

McMullan Lawyers