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Your Data, Our Commitment

Privacy Policy.

Last updated · October 2026

R&F Legal Mauritius (“R&F Legal”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting the personal data of visitors to this website and of our clients. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and your rights in relation to it. It is issued in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2017 of Mauritius and applicable international data protection standards.

01Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

02Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data only where necessary and lawful. Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Information you provide directly

  • Name, surname and salutation
  • Email address and telephone number
  • Postal address and country of residence
  • Information about the legal matter on which you seek assistance
  • Identification documents and supporting documents where required for client engagement
  • Any other information you choose to share with us

Information collected automatically

  • Anonymous browsing data (pages viewed, time on site, browser type, device type)
  • IP address (typically anonymised before analysis)
  • Referring website

03How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form or by email
  • Provide the legal services you have engaged us to provide
  • Comply with our legal, regulatory and professional obligations as attorneys
  • Perform conflict checks before accepting a new engagement
  • Manage and improve our website and services
  • Send you administrative communications relating to your matter
  • Where you have consented, send occasional updates on legal developments relevant to your interests

04Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Data Protection Act 2017 and applicable principles, we process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:

  • Consent — where you have provided clear, informed consent for a specific purpose (which you may withdraw at any time)
  • Contract — where processing is necessary to provide the legal services for which you have engaged us
  • Legal obligation — where processing is required by Mauritian law, regulatory or professional rules
  • Legitimate interest — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights

05Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only where strictly necessary and lawful:

  • With governmental, regulatory or judicial authorities in Mauritius where required to advance your matter (for example, the Economic Development Board, the Passport & Immigration Office or the Registrar of Companies)
  • With foreign lawyers or authorities where required for international matters and with your consent
  • With trusted service providers (such as our IT or hosting providers) bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection commitments
  • Where required by law, court order or regulatory authority

All R&F Legal attorneys and staff are bound by strict professional confidentiality obligations under Mauritian law in addition to this Privacy Policy.

06Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data — for the duration required to respond and follow up, typically not more than 24 months
  • Client matter files — for the duration required by Mauritian law and applicable professional rules following conclusion of the matter
  • Accounting and tax records — for the duration required by Mauritian tax and corporate law

07Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act 2017, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access — to obtain confirmation that we are processing your data and a copy of that data
  • Right of rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right of erasure — to request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason to retain it
  • Right to restrict processing — to request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing
  • Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details set out below. We will respond within the timeframes prescribed by the Data Protection Act 2017.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Office of Mauritius if you believe your rights have not been respected.

08Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. This includes restricted access controls, encrypted storage where appropriate, and regular review of our security practices.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is fully secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and we encourage you not to send confidential or time-sensitive information through unencrypted channels.

09Cookies

Our website uses a small number of cookies necessary for site functionality and, where applicable, anonymised analytics to help us improve the site. You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels for marketing purposes.

10International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside Mauritius — for example to support cross-border matters or where our service providers operate internationally — we take appropriate steps to ensure that an equivalent level of protection applies to your data, in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2017.

11Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our services or our practices. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12Contact

For any question regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us: