Ryan Ellis Law Corporation ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website ryanellislaw.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or contact us through it.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand exactly what we do with your information.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact form, send us an email, or call our office, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- The content of your message or inquiry
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, our web hosting provider may automatically collect certain information through standard server logs, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected through standard web server logs. We do not use third-party analytics services to track your activity on our Site. See Section 6 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) for more detail.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about potential or existing legal matters
- To evaluate whether an attorney-client relationship may be appropriate
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Site
- To comply with legal obligations, including those imposed by the California State Bar and other regulatory bodies
- To protect our rights, your rights, and the rights of others
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site or providing services to you (such as our contact form processor, web hosting provider, or analytics provider). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are required to protect your information.
- Legal obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or other governmental request.
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate potential violations of law.
- With your consent: We may share information with your express consent.
4. Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting information through this Site, including through a contact form or email, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when both you and Ryan Ellis Law Corporation agree to the representation, which is confirmed in a signed engagement letter.
Information submitted through this Site before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through this Site until you have spoken with an attorney at our firm and received confirmation that we are representing you.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information you provide through the Site for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, and resolve any disputes. Contact form submissions and related correspondence are retained in accordance with our firm's document retention policies and applicable rules of professional conduct.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site does not use analytics tracking services or advertising cookies. We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites.
Our Site may use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly (such as those used by our web hosting provider or contact form service). These cookies do not track your activity or collect personal information for marketing purposes.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. If an industry standard is adopted, we will update this policy accordingly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as court websites, legal research databases, bar association pages, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your California Privacy Rights
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
In accordance with CalOPPA, this Privacy Policy is conspicuously posted on our Site, identifies the categories of personal information collected, and describes how we use and share that information.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
The CCPA/CPRA grants California residents certain rights regarding their personal information when dealing with businesses that meet specified thresholds. While Ryan Ellis Law Corporation may not meet the current CCPA applicability thresholds, we believe in transparency and make the following commitments to all visitors:
- Right to Know: You may request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions (including our obligation to retain records under rules of professional conduct).
- Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. Because we do not sell or share personal information, a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link is not required on our Site. If our practices change, we will update this policy and provide the required opt-out mechanisms.
California Shine the Light Law (Civil Code Section 1798.83)
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
10. Nevada Privacy Rights
Nevada residents may submit a request directing us not to sell their personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. If you are a Nevada resident and wish to submit such a request, please contact us using the information below.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information below.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, you may contact us by:
Mail:
Ryan Ellis Law Corporation
3268 Governor Drive, Suite 140
San Diego, CA 92122
Email: info@ryanellislaw.com
Phone: (858) 247-2000
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 30 days. If we need additional time (up to 90 days total), we will notify you of the reason and the expected response time.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and post the revised policy on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Accessibility
This Privacy Policy is designed to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty accessing any part of this policy, please contact us at the information provided above and we will make the information available to you in an alternative format.
Attorney Advertising Disclaimer: The information on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this Site or contacting us through it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results in prior matters do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in future matters.
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