The Alvarez Firm Privacy Policy
I. What is Personally Identifiable Information?
Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) is information that lets us know the specifics of who you are, such as your first and last name, mailing address, e-mail address, employer, job title, telephone and facsimile numbers, or any other personal identifying information.
II. Do we collect PII from users?
We do not collect PII about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
III. With whom do we share your information?
We do not sell, trade, or rent your PII to others. In the course of providing our clients with legal services, we may, from time to time, need to collaborate with third parties such as certified public accountants, co-counsel, or mailing services such as USPS or FedEx. We will encourage our service partners to adopt and post privacy policies. However, the use of your PII by our service partners is governed by the privacy policies of those service partners, and is not subject to our control.
Occasionally we may be required by law enforcement or judicial authorities to provide PII to the appropriate governmental authorities. We will disclose PII upon receipt of a court order or subpoena, or to cooperate with a law enforcement investigation. We fully cooperate with law enforcement in identifying those who use our services for illegal activities. We reserve the right to report to law enforcement any activities that we in good faith believe to be unlawful.
IV. Security precautions on our site
A. What security precautions are in place to protect against loss, misuse, or alteration of your information?
At our site you can be assured that your PII is secure, consistent with current industry standards. The importance of security for all PII associated with our user is of utmost concern to us. Your PII is protected in several ways.
In order to serve clients as efficiently as possible, credit card transactions and order fulfillment are handled by established third-party banking, processing agents, and distribution institutions. They receive the information needed to verify and authorize your credit card or other payment information.
Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your PII, you acknowledge that: (a) there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control; (b) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through this Site cannot be guaranteed; and (c) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third party.
B. Do we use cookies?
When you use our site we may store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customize your use of our site. A cookie is a small data text file, which a website stores on your computer’s hard drive (if your web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identify you to us. Our cookies store randomly assigned user identification numbers, the country where you are located, and your first name to welcome you back to our site. The cookies make your use of this Site easier, make this Site run more smoothly, and help us to maintain a secure site. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, but some parts of our site might not work properly in that case.
C. What should you know about privacy policies and data collection at any third-party sites accessible from our site?
Except as otherwise discussed in this Privacy Policy, this document addresses only the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. Other sites accessible through this Site have their own privacy policies and data collection, use and disclosure practices. Please consult each site’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of third parties.
If you have any questions, contact us at (805) 823-4200 or info@alvarezfirm.com.