-ATTORNEY OLHA STAKHEYEVA-BOGOVYK-

privacy policy

August 31, 2026

Data Controller: Attorney Olha Stakheyeva-Bogovyk (hereinafter — “the Attorney”, “I”, “me”, “my”). Effective Date: August 31, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit my website, engage my legal services, or otherwise interact with me.

I practise independently as an Attorney-at-Law in Ukraine.

The SB Attorney logo displayed on this website is used solely as a visual identifier of my legal practice as a self-employed attorney. It does not constitute a separate legal entity, or other business organisation.

I process personal data in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine, including the Law of Ukraine “On Personal Data Protection”, and, where applicable, in accordance with other data protection laws that may apply to the provision of my legal services to clients in other jurisdictions.

2. Who I am

I, Olha Stakheyeva-Bogovyk, Attorney-at-Law (Ukraine), am the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website and in connection with my legal practice.

3. Personal Data I May Collect

Depending on your interaction with me, I may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • telephone number;
  • postal address;
  • employer, organisation or business affiliation (where relevant);
  • professional position or title;
  • information contained in your correspondence;
  • documents and information you provide in connection with a legal enquiry or instruction;
  • information relating to legal matters, transactions or disputes;
  • information relating to counterparties and other persons where necessary for providing legal services;
  • technical information generated through your use of this website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, approximate geographical location, website usage statistics and server logs.

You are not legally obliged to provide personal data. However, if you choose not to provide information necessary for the provision of legal services, I may be unable to respond to your enquiry or accept or perform your instruction.

4. How I Use Personal Data

I process personal data for the following purposes:

  • responding to enquiries and requests for legal assistance;
  • determining whether I am able to accept an instruction;
  • providing legal advice and legal representation;
  • communicating with clients and prospective clients;
  • managing client relationships and legal matters;
  • preparing legal documents and correspondence;
  • complying with legal, regulatory and professional obligations;
  • carrying out conflict checks and other professional compliance procedures where required;
  • operating, maintaining and securing this website;
  • preventing fraud, cyber threats and other unlawful activities;
  • improving the functionality, security and performance of this website;
  • sending legal updates or publications where you have requested them or where permitted by applicable law.

5. Legal Basis For Processing

I process personal data only where permitted under applicable law, including where processing is necessary:

  • to provide legal services requested by you;
  • to take steps prior to entering into a professional engagement;
  • to perform obligations arising from a legal engagement;
  • to comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations applicable to attorneys-at-law;
  • to protect my legitimate interests in operating my independent legal practice, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms;
  • with your consent, where consent is required by applicable law.

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

6. Legal Professional Privilege & Attorney-Client Confidentiality

As an Attorney-at-Law, I am bound by professional duties of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege under the legislation governing the legal profession in Ukraine.

Please note that for clients and prospective clients, all communications and information shared during the provision of legal services or preliminary consultations are protected by Attorney-Client Privilege / Legal Professional Privilege (and advocate’s Secrecy under Ukrainian law).

Information received from clients and prospective clients is treated confidentially and will only be disclosed:

  • with your consent;
  • where required by applicable law;
  • where necessary for the provision of legal services;
  • where otherwise permitted or required under applicable professional rules.

7. Sharing Personal Data

Where necessary for the provision of legal services or compliance with legal obligations, I may disclose personal data to:

  • courts and tribunals;
  • governmental, judicial and regulatory authorities;
  • opposing parties and their legal representatives;
  • arbitrators, mediators, experts and consultants;
  • translators and other professionals engaged in connection with a legal matter;
  • IT service providers, website hosting providers, cloud service providers and email service providers assisting in the operation of my legal practice;
  • banks and payment service providers where necessary to process payments;
  • any other person where disclosure is authorised by you or required by law.

I do not sell, rent or otherwise commercially exploit personal data.

8. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following categories of data:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and job title (collected via contact forms or direct inquiries).
  • Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and interaction with my website (collected via essential and analytical cookies).
  • Case-Related Data: Any information you choose to provide in the message field regarding your legal inquiry. Note: Please do not send highly sensitive personal data through website contact forms until a formal attorney-client relationship is established.

9. International Data Transfers

As I provide legal services to clients in different jurisdictions, personal data may, where necessary, be transferred outside Ukraine.

Where such transfers occur, I will take reasonable measures to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

10. Data Retention Period

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with my legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations as an attorney, and resolve any potential professional disputes. Client file data is typically retained in accordance with statutory limitation periods for legal liability.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to the applicable law governing the processing of your personal data, you may have the right to:

  • obtain information regarding the processing of your personal data;
  • request access to your personal data;
  • request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
  • request deletion of personal data where permitted by law;
  • request restriction of processing where applicable;
  • object to certain processing activities;
  • withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent;
  • request a copy of your personal data where applicable;
  • seek legal remedies if you believe your rights have been infringed.

Requests relating to your personal data may be submitted using the contact details below.

12. Website Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or unauthorised access.

Although I take reasonable steps to safeguard personal data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

13. Third-Party Analytics and Tools

My website may utilize tools such as Google Analytics to analyze web traffic. These third-party services deploy cookies to monitor user behavior. You can manage your preferences or fully opt-out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings or my website’s cookie consent banner.

14. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure its proper operation, improve user experience, analyse website traffic and enhance website functionality.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, appropriate notice and choices will be provided.

15. Children’s Privacy

My website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me:

Attorney Olha Stakheyeva-Bogovyk

email: sb@sbattorneyukraine.com

Address: 3G-132, M. Maksymovycha Street, Kyiv, Ukraine 03022

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