Privacy Policy

Shanghai Guang Wei Law Firm (“we”, “us”, “our”), known as GWLaw, is committed to safeguarding the privacy of visitors to this website. We provide comprehensive, professional and premium legal services, which may involve the collection and use of your personal information. We fully understand the importance of individual privacy so we will make sure to process your personal data in a secure environment. Respect for individual rights and the protection of personal information are the cornerstones of trust for our law firm.

How do we collect and use your personal information?

We will collect your personal information through the following means and use it for the following purposes:

Online publications: When you browse our website, WeChat mini program, official WeChat public account, etc. we may collect and use your personal information.

In order for you to receive our information, invitations and announcements in a timely manner, we may collect and use your personal information, including your name, position, company name and address, telephone number, email address and social media account.

Your IP address may be collected to help us measure and analyze traffic to this website.

Recruitment: In order to process your job application through our online direct recruitment channel, we may collect your basic personal information, education background, work experience, hobbies and interests, etc.

How do we use cookies?

For the proper operation of the website, we will install small data files – i.e., cookies on – your computer or mobile device. Cookies normally contain tags, website names and some numbers and characters. Websites can store your visiting records and cookie preferences.

We will not use cookies for purposes other than those stated in this policy. By changing your preferences, you can manage or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, but if you do so you will need to manually change your user configuration each time you visit our website.

How do we share, transfer or disclose your personal information in particular situations?

We will not transfer your personal information to any third party, unless with your explicit consent. For example, if you wish us to cooperate with another law firm or re-assign our services to a third party, we will need to transfer relevant information accordingly.

We will disclose your personal information only with your explicit consent or as required by laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.

How do we protect your personal information?

You have the right to access your personal information. If you find any errors in your personal information that we have processed, then you have the right to ask us to make corrections. If you find our processing of your personal information violates any laws or regulations, or has been undertaken without your consent, you have the right to ask us to delete your personal information.

You also have the right to change the scope of your authorization. If you withdraw your consent, we will no longer process your relevant personal information. Note, however, that your withdrawal of consent does not have retroactive effect. Requests related to your personal information can be sent to us by email and we will respond within 30 days.

If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or commercial advertisements, you can unsubscribe at any time.

How do we transfer your personal information worldwide?

In principle, the personal information we collect and process in the territory of the People’s Republic of China (“the PRC”) will be stored in the territory of the PRC. However, if the legal services you have retained involve the cross-border transmission of data, your personal information may be transferred to foreign jurisdictions and remain accessible from those jurisdictions after your authorization. We take reasonable efforts to ensure the same protection of your personal information as in the territory of the PRC and under the official Standard Contract, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning this Policy, please contact us via:

Tel: +86 21 62362079

Email: pipo@gwlaw.com.cn