Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 4, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Silva, Martins & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados (“we”, “our” or “the Firm”) collects, uses, stores and protects the personal data of users (“data subjects”) who access the website sma-adv.co.mz.
The Firm is committed to processing personal data in accordance with the applicable legal framework in the Republic of Mozambique.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is: Silva, Martins & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados
Address: Avenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwé, Nº227, R/C
Telephone: +258 8563 71455
Email: admin@sma-adv.co.mz
Address: Avenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwé, Nº227, R/C
Telephone: +258 8563 71455
Email: admin@sma-adv.co.mz
The Firm is responsible for ensuring that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and only for the legitimate purposes described in this policy.
3. Personal Data Collected
The Firm may collect the following types of personal data:
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Identification and contact data: name, email address, telephone number, company and professional position;
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Data provided through online forms: information submitted through the contact form or professional application forms;
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Browsing data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date and time of access;
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Cookies: small files stored on the user’s device in order to improve the browsing experience. See Cookie Policy
4. Purpose of Processing
The personal data collected is processed for the following purposes:
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1. To respond to contact requests or legal enquiries submitted through the website;
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2. To provide information about the legal services offered by the Firm;
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3. To process job or internship applications submitted voluntarily;
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4. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations arising from the practice of law;
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5. To improve the functioning and security of the Firm’s website and digital services.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of personal data is carried out on the basis of the following legal grounds:
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Consent of the data subject, when the user voluntarily provides their information;
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Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps with the data subject;
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Compliance with legal obligations applicable to the Firm;
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Legitimate interests of the Firm, namely for administrative purposes, institutional communication and the improvement of services.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The Firm does not share personal data with third parties, except in the following situations:
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When required by judicial, regulatory or administrative authorities, in accordance with the law;
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With technical service providers (for example, website hosting providers or IT system maintenance providers), who are bound by confidentiality and security obligations;
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When the data subject has expressly authorised such sharing.
7. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for the period required by law.
After this period, the data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. User Rights
In accordance with the applicable legislation, users have the right to:
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Be informed about the processing of their personal data;
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Access their personal data and request a copy of such data;
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Request the rectification or updating of incorrect or outdated data;
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Request the deletion of personal data when it is no longer necessary or when consent has been withdrawn;
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Object to the processing of their data, except where such processing is required for legal purposes;
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Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.To exercise any of the rights mentioned above, the user must submit a written request to the following contacts:
9. Data Security
The Firm adopts appropriate technical, administrative and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, destruction, unauthorised access, alteration or improper disclosure.
All employees and service providers who have access to personal data are bound by confidentiality obligations and act under the guidance of the Firm.
10. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience and for statistical purposes.
Users may configure their browser to refuse cookies; however, this may affect the proper functioning of certain features of the website.
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
The Firm reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time by publishing the updated version on the website, including the respective revision date.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us through:
Email: admin@sma-adv.co.mz
Telephone: +258 8563 71455
Address: Avenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwé, Nº227, R/C
Telephone: +258 8563 71455
Address: Avenida Francisco Orlando Magumbwé, Nº227, R/C