Privacy Policy

At Next Lawyers, we are committed to protecting your personal data and safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website nextlawyers.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Next Lawyers
Rua Luciano Cordeiro, 123 – 1º Esquerdo
1050-139 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 211 947 487 (National landline call)
Phone: +351 211 993 756 (National landline call)
Email: geral@nextlawyers.com

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1. Data you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information submitted through contact forms or consultation requests

2.2. Data collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Browsing statistics (pages visited, time spent on the site, referral source)

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see section 6)

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to contact requests or inquiries

  • Scheduling consultations or meetings

  • Sending communications related to our legal services

  • Improving the functionality and user experience of the website

  • Ensuring website security

  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Your data is processed on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interest, such as improving our website or preventing fraud

5. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We may share your data with:

  • Technology service providers (hosting, email, CRM)

  • Legal service partners when necessary to fulfil your request

  • Public authorities, when required by law

Next Lawyers does not sell your personal data.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function

  • Analytics cookies – such as Google Analytics

  • Functional cookies – to remember user preferences

  • Marketing cookies – only with your explicit consent

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

  • Contractual data: as required by law

  • Cookies: according to our cookie policy or browser settings

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with the supervisory authority (CNPD – Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
 geral@nextlawyers.com

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Next Lawyers is not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on:
nextlawyers.com

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

geral@nextlawyers.com