Privacy Policy
Hirz Law Group, Inc. (“Hirz Law Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about our privacy practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information we may collect from or about you when you visit our website, including any content, features, or functionality offered on or through the website and any related subdomains collectively referred to as the “Site.”
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site and in email or other electronic communications between you and the Site. It does not apply to information collected by us offline or through other means, including through any other website operated by us or by a third party, or to information collected by any third party, including through applications, content, advertising, or links that may be accessible from or through the Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept those changes, so please review this Privacy Policy periodically.
1. Information We Collect
When you access or use the Site, we may collect certain information about you. This may include information that identifies you personally, such as your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, or other contact information. We may also collect information that does not directly identify you, such as information about your internet connection, device, browser, usage activity, IP address, and information collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies. Collectively, this information may be referred to as “personal information.”
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Information submitted through forms on the Site, including contact or consultation request forms.
- Information provided when requesting details about our legal services.
- Information provided when communicating with us by email or other electronic means.
- Records and copies of correspondence, including email addresses, if you contact us.
- Information submitted when making payments or completing transactions through the Site, if applicable.
Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through the Site unless specifically requested by Hirz Law Group. Submitting information through the Site does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. If you submit sensitive information, you do so at your own risk.
Information We Collect Automatically
As you navigate and interact with the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.
- Dates, times, and duration of visits.
- Pages viewed and actions taken on the Site.
- Traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data.
- Information collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
We may use third-party analytics providers to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve performance, content, and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected from or about you to:
- Present the Site and its content to you.
- Respond to inquiries, requests, or messages.
- Schedule, confirm, or manage consultations or appointments.
- Provide information about our legal services.
- Improve the Site, user experience, and our services.
- Monitor and analyze Site usage and performance.
- Protect the security and integrity of the Site.
- Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional obligations.
- Notify you about updates, changes, or other relevant information.
- Contact you regarding services or information that may be of interest to you, where permitted by law.
3. Sharing of Information
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
- To service providers, contractors, vendors, or other third parties who support our business operations.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
- To enforce our rights, protect our property, or protect the safety of Hirz Law Group, Site users, clients, or others.
- In connection with a merger, reorganization, sale, transfer, or other business transaction involving some or all of our assets.
- To fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information.
- With your consent or at your direction.
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense.
4. Third-Party Providers
We may use third-party companies and service providers for services such as website hosting, IT support, payment processing, email communications, analytics, marketing support, and related business functions. These providers may have access to personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect that information appropriately.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no website, system, or method of electronic transmission is completely secure. Any transmission of information through the Site is at your own risk.
6. Your Choices
You may have certain choices regarding how your information is collected and used.
Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
Emails
If you receive promotional or marketing emails from us, you may opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting us at info@hirzlawgroup.com. Please note that we may still send non-promotional communications, such as messages related to legal services, appointments, or administrative matters.
Limiting Information
You may choose not to provide certain information, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site or receive responses to inquiries.
7. Do Not Track Requests
Some browsers provide “Do Not Track” signals. The Site is not currently configured to respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
8. Third-Party Websites and Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. These links are provided for convenience only. Hirz Law Group is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Information and Data Transfers
The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy and data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
10. Accessing, Correcting, and Retaining Your Information
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you by emailing info@hirzlawgroup.com. We may not accommodate a request if we believe doing so would violate applicable law, legal obligations, professional responsibilities, or cause the information to be incorrect.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain business records.
11. Your State Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or to opt out of certain uses of personal information.
California Residents
California residents may have privacy rights under applicable California law, including California’s “Shine the Light” law, Civil Code § 1798.83. California residents may request information regarding our disclosure of certain personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes by contacting us at info@hirzlawgroup.com.
Other State Privacy Rights
Residents of states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, Utah, and other jurisdictions may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain personal data processing activities, depending on applicable law. Requests may be submitted to info@hirzlawgroup.com.
Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may request to opt out of the sale of certain personal information by contacting info@hirzlawgroup.com. We do not currently sell personal information as defined under Nevada law.
12. Your European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, withdraw consent, or request data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@hirzlawgroup.com. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children 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 reasonable steps to delete it. Parents or guardians may contact us at info@hirzlawgroup.com to request removal of such information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice, such as by email or a prominent notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Hirz Law Group, Inc.
75 East Santa Clara Street, Suite 275
San Jose, CA 95113
Email: info@hirzlawgroup.com
Phone: (408) 294-4525