Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at [Law Firm name]. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our notice or our practices regarding your personal information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
When you visit our Website [website address] and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy notice, we seek to explain in the most precise way possible what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights we have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read it carefully, as it is essential. If there are any terms in this privacy notice that you disagree with, please discontinue the use of our Sites and our services.
This privacy notice applies to all information collected through our Website (such as [website address]) and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy notice as the “Services“).
Please read this privacy notice carefully, as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
- HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
- WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
- DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
- DO WE USE GOOGLE MAPS?
- HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
- HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
- DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
- WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
- HOW DO WE USE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR SMS?
- CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
- DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
- DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?
- HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Information automatically collected In Short: Some information — such as IP address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information). Still, it may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser, device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical details. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and your consent.
We use personal information collected via our Services for various business purposes described below. We process your data for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, or for compliance with our legal obligations. We indicate the specific processing grounds we rely on next to each purpose listed below.
We use the information we collect or receive:
- To send you marketing and promotional communications.
- To send administrative information to you.
- To post testimonials. We post testimonials on our Services that may contain personal information. Before posting a testimonial, we will obtain your affirmative consent to use your name and testimonial. If you wish to update or delete your testimonial, please contact us at contact@[website address], and include your name, testimonial location, and contact information.
- To deliver targeted advertising to you.
- For other Business Purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and evaluating and improving our Services, products, marketing, and your experience.
WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
In Short: We only share information with your affirmative consent to comply with laws, provide you with services, protect your rights, or fulfill business obligations.
We may process or share data based on the following legal basis:
- Consent
- Legitimate Interests
- Performance of a Contract
- Legal Obligations
- Vital Interests
More specifically, we may need to process your data or share your personal information in the following situations:
- Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers
- Business Transfers
- Third-Party Advertisers
- Business Partners
DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Our Cookie Policy sets out specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies.
DO WE USE GOOGLE MAPS?
In Short: Yes, we use Google Maps to provide better service.
This Website, mobile application, or Facebook application uses Google Maps APIs. You may find the Google Maps APIs Terms of Service here. To better understand Google’s Privacy Policy, please refer to this link.
Using our Maps API Implementation, you agree to be bound by Google’s Terms of Service.
HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).
When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your data has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.
HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, the transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the services within a secure environment.
DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18.
By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services.
WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.
Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you remove or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. To opt-out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services, visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR SMS?
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you have consented to receive text messages from [Law Firm name], you may receive messages related to the following:
- Appointment reminders
- Follow-up messages
- Billing inquiries
- Case updates
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier’s pricing plan.
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from [Law Firm name] in the following ways:
- Verbally
- By submitting an online form
- By filling out a paper form
You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP.” Reply “HELP” for help.
CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you in a revised version of this privacy notice.
DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.
California residents may request and obtain information once a year, free of charge, about categories of personal data we disclosed for direct marketing purposes. Requests should be submitted in writing.
If you are under 18, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Services, you may request removal of unwanted data you publicly post on the Services.
We do not discriminate against individuals exercising their rights under any relevant data privacy statute or regulation, including the California Consumer Privacy Act.
DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?
In Short: Yes, we will update this policy to comply with relevant laws.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently.
HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
You may have the right to request access to, change, or delete your personal information. To do so, please submit a request form. We will respond within 30 days.