1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy sets out the rules applicable to the processing of personal data of users (“User” or “Users”) collected through their interactions with Oliveira Sitoe Advogados, SU, Lda. (“OSA”), the entity responsible for processing personal data and managing the website www.osalawyers.co.mz (the “Website”).
OSA recognises the importance of protecting privacy and personal data and is committed to adopting appropriate technical, organisational and security practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and protection of the personal data it processes.
This Privacy Policy explains how OSA collects, uses, stores and protects personal data provided by Users through the Website. Accessing the Website and submitting personal data means that the User acknowledges this Policy and consents to processing under its terms.
Browsing the Website does not necessarily involve the collection of personal data. The Website does, however, use cookies in accordance with its Cookie Policy.
2. Personal Data Collected
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Depending on the purpose, OSA may process:
- Full name and date of birth;
- Contact details, including telephone number and email address;
- The company or entity represented by the User;
- Professional and academic information required for recruitment, including a CV, experience, qualifications and other relevant information.
3. Data Controller
The entity responsible for collecting, processing and using Personal Data is Oliveira Sitoe Advogados, SU, Lda. Questions, information requests and data-subject requests may be sent to info@osalawyers.co.mz.
4. Purposes of Processing
Personal Data collected through the Website may be processed for recruitment and candidate selection; responding to requests for information, legal-service proposals and quotations; and communicating information about OSA’s legal services when requested.
Submitting a form or CV constitutes the User’s prior consent to processing for the stated purpose. OSA processes only the data necessary for those purposes and for an appropriate period.
OSA does not request sensitive data concerning religious, philosophical or political beliefs, political-party or trade-union membership, racial or ethnic origin, health, sex life, or genetic or biometric data. Failure to provide requested Personal Data may prevent OSA from providing services, responding to enquiries, preparing proposals or considering an application.
5. Retention of Personal Data
Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to additional periods required by law or needed to protect OSA’s legitimate interests.
5.1 Recruitment Data
Recruitment data is retained for the duration of the relevant selection process. If a candidate joins OSA, the data will be processed for human-resources management. Data from unsuccessful candidates may be kept for future opportunities unless deletion is requested.
5.2 Proposals and Services
Data used for service proposals, quotations or information is generally retained for six months after the last contact, unless a different period is legally required or justified.
6. Rights of Data Subjects
Subject to applicable law, Users may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and, where applicable, portability of their Personal Data. Requests may be submitted at OSA’s registered office or by email to info@osalawyers.co.mz.
7. Security and Confidentiality
OSA adopts appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access is limited to employees and service providers who need the data and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.
8. Third Parties
OSA does not sell or disclose Personal Data to third parties except where necessary to provide requested services, comply with a legal obligation, protect legitimate rights, or work with service providers acting under OSA’s instructions and appropriate safeguards.
9. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. OSA is not responsible for their privacy practices or content, and Users should review the applicable policies before providing personal data.
10. Changes to this Policy
OSA may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect on publication.
Last updated: 24 July 2026.