1. Introduction
   
   1. This Privacy Policy explains how EG Legal Pty Ltd as trustee for EG Legal Trust trading as EG Legal (“EG Legal”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and stores personal information, including via this website.
   2. EG Legal is committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), to the extent they apply.
2. Key definitions
   
   1. Personal information has the meaning given in the Privacy Act and includes information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
   2. Sensitive information includes information such as health information, biometric information, racial or ethnic origin, and membership of a professional or trade association (among others) and is subject to higher protection under the Privacy Act.
3. What personal information is collected
   
   1. EG Legal may collect personal information including:
      
      1. identity and contact details (name, email address, phone number, residential or business address);
      2. professional details (employer, role, industry) where relevant to an enquiry;
      3. enquiry details you submit (including facts about a situation, documents, and communications);
      4. website usage data (such as IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, date/time, referring page); and
      5. any other information you provide voluntarily.
   2. EG Legal does not intentionally collect sensitive information via the website. If sensitive information is provided in an enquiry, EG Legal will handle it in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
4. How personal information is collected
   
   1.  EG Legal may collect personal information:
      
      1. when you submit an enquiry through the website (including contact forms);
      2. when you contact EG Legal by phone, email, or other communication methods;
      3. when you subscribe to updates (if enabled); and
      4. through cookies and similar technologies (see clause 9).
5. Purpose of collection and use
   
   1. EG Legal collects and uses personal information to:
      
      1. respond to enquiries and communicate with you;
      2. assess whether EG Legal can assist and whether any conflicts
      3. provide legal services where you become a client;
      4.  improve the website and user experience;
      5. maintain security and prevent misuse;
      6. comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including professional obligations); and
      7. for internal administration (including record-keeping and reporting).
6. Disclosure of personal information
   
   1. EG Legal may disclose personal information to:
      
      1. employees, contractors, and related service providers assisting EG Legal to operate and provide services (including IT, hosting, practice management systems, email providers);
      2. professional advisers (for example, accountants) as necessary;
      3. courts, tribunals, regulators, or law enforcement where required or authorised by law; and
      4. other parties with your consent or where necessary to provide legal services to you.
      5. EG Legal does not sell personal information.
7. Overseas disclosures
   
   1. EG Legal may use service providers whose servers or support teams are located outside Australia (for example, cloud hosting, email, analytics). This may result in overseas disclosure of personal information.
   2. Where applicable, EG Legal will take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle personal information in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act.
8. Storage and security
   
   1. EG Legal takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
   2. Security measures may include access controls, multi-factor authentication, encryption where appropriate, and secure backups.
   3. No system is completely secure; transmission of information over the internet is at your own risk.
9. Cookies and analytics
   
   1. The website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively and to analyse website traffic.
   2. Cookies may be set by EG Legal or third-party providers.
   3. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If a cookie consent tool is used on the website, you can also manage preferences through that tool.
10. Direct marketing
    
    1. EG Legal may send updates or marketing communications if you have requested them or where otherwise permitted by law.
    2. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe function (if applicable) or by contacting EG Legal using the details below.
11.  Access and correction
    
    1. You may request access to personal information EG Legal holds about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, out of date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading.
    2. EG Legal may require verification of identity before providing access or making corrections.
    3. n some circumstances, access may be refused as permitted by the Privacy Act (for example, where providing access would unreasonably impact another person’s privacy or prejudice legal proceedings). If access is refused, EG Legal will provide reasons where required.
12. Retention
    
    1. EG Legal retains personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law, professional obligations, or legitimate business purposes.
13. Complaints
    
    1. If you have a complaint about privacy, you may contact EG Legal using the details below. EG Legal will consider the complaint and respond within a reasonable time.
    2. If the complaint is not resolved, you may be able to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
14. Updates
    
    1. EG Legal may update this Privacy Policy by publishing the updated version on the website. The updated policy will apply from the stated effective date.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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1.      General information only

The information on this website is general information only. It is not legal advice and is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for advice tailored to specific circumstances.

2.      No solicitor–client relationship

Accessing or using this website, including reading articles or viewing pricing information, does not create a solicitor–client relationship with EG Legal. EG Legal does not act for any person unless and until a written costs agreement and/or engagement letter is issued and accepted (and any other engagement steps required by EG Legal are completed).

3.      No reliance and no warranty

While reasonable efforts are made to keep the content current and accurate, EG Legal makes no representations or warranties (express or implied) that the content is accurate, complete, reliable, or up to date.

4.      Pricing disclaimer

Any prices, fixed-fee packages, estimates, or ranges shown on this website are indicative only and may change. The actual fees and any applicable disbursements will depend on the scope and complexity of the matter and will be confirmed in writing prior to engagement.

5.      Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EG Legal is not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information on this website or from use of, or inability to use, the website.

6.      Third-party websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. EG Legal is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

7.      Jurisdiction

This website is intended for use in Australia. Laws vary between jurisdictions and information on this website may not be applicable outside Australia or outside Queensland.

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Last updated: 16 January 2026

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