Last Updated: 12/05/2025
International Divorce Office is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. This summary explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
1. Who We Are
International Divorce Office provides international divorce facilitation services.
For GDPR purposes, we act as the Data Controller for personal information you provide.
If you have questions or requests regarding your data, contact us at:
support@internationaldivorceoffice.com
2. What Data We Collect
Depending on the service you use, we may collect:
- Name and contact information
- Passport copies or ID documents
- Marriage certificate details
- Country of residence
- Payment information
- Communication history
- Documents required for legal processing
We only collect the data required to deliver our services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity (to process your divorce)
- Legal obligations (compliance with Dominican courts and international regulations)
- Legitimate interest (customer support, fraud prevention, service improvement)
- Consent (when signing forms, sending documents, or opting into communications)
You can withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for:
- Verifying identity and eligibility
- Preparing legal documentation
- Processing international divorce filings
- Communicating case updates
- Detecting fraud and ensuring security
- Compliance with legal requirements
We never sell your personal information.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Registered attorneys and legal professionals
- Dominican Republic court authorities
- Payment processors
- Secure cloud storage providers
- Government institutions, when required
All partners follow GDPR-compliant practices.
6. International Transfers
Because your case is processed in the Dominican Republic, your data may be transferred outside the EU.
We ensure all transfers use appropriate safeguards, such as contractual protections and secure, encrypted systems.
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to:
- Complete your legal process
- Comply with legal and tax requirements
- Maintain proper case records
After this period, your data is securely deleted.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain uses
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
- File a complaint with your local data authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Email]
9. Security Measures
We take data protection seriously and use:
- Encrypted document storage
- Secure servers
- Limited-access systems
- Multi-factor authentication
- Continuous monitoring for unauthorized access
10. Changes to This Summary
We may update this GDPR Summary as required. The updated version will always be posted on this page.