Data Protection Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2024

This Data Protection Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Data Protection Policy. This Data Protection Policy has been created with the help of the Privacy Policy Generator.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Data Protection Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to The Bailey Law Firm, 1405 Garden St #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
  • Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • Country refers to: California, United States
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.
  • Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • Website refers to The Bailey Law Firm, accessible from jonasbailey.com
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Confidentiality and Security of Your Personal Data

At The Bailey Law Firm, we take the confidentiality of our clients’ information seriously. All data provided to us, including personal and sensitive information, is handled with the utmost care to ensure that your privacy is protected. We have strict policies and technical measures in place to safeguard all client information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

We adhere to professional standards of confidentiality, consistent with our legal and ethical obligations as a law firm. The following measures are in place to ensure your data remains confidential:

  • Secure Storage: We use encrypted databases and cloud storage solutions to protect your data. Access is restricted to authorized personnel who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Data Encryption: All personal information shared via our website or through other communication channels is encrypted during transmission and while stored on our systems.
  • Access Control: We restrict access to personal information to only those employees, contractors, or affiliates who need the information to provide services to you. These individuals are also subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Privilege: Where applicable, your information is protected by attorney-client privilege. This privilege ensures that communications between you and The Bailey Law Firm remain confidential and are not disclosed to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When you engage with The Bailey Law Firm or use our services, we may ask You to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Sensitive client information necessary for legal representation (e.g., case details, financial data, medical records)
  • Usage Data (if applicable)

All client information is handled with confidentiality and is not shared with third parties unless necessary to provide legal services or as required by law.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service to enhance your experience. However, this data is handled in a manner that ensures it cannot be traced back to any specific client.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

  • Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless you have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.
  • Flash Cookies. Certain features of our Service may use local stored objects (or Flash Cookies) to collect and store information about Your preferences or Your activity on our Service. Flash Cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as those used for Browser Cookies. For more information on how You can delete Flash Cookies, please read “Where can I change the settings for disabling, or deleting local shared objects?” available at https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html#main_Where_can_I_change_the_settings_for_disabling__or_deleting_local_shared_objects_
  • Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser. You can learn more about cookies here: All About Cookies by TermsFeed.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

  • Necessary / Essential CookiesType: Session Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.
  • Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance CookiesType: Persistent Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
  • Functionality CookiesType: Persistent Cookies
    Administered by: Us
    Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Data Protection Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal services: Your data is used to perform the legal services you have engaged us for, including court filings, legal research, case management, and communications with you.
  • To maintain confidentiality: All communications between you and the firm are confidential. Information is used solely for the purpose of providing you with high-quality legal services.
  • To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone, SMS, or other forms of communication for case-related purposes or updates, and to address any questions or concerns.
  • To ensure compliance with legal obligations: We may need to use your personal data to comply with our legal obligations, such as reporting requirements or court orders.
  • To protect your information: We continually work to protect your data through enhanced cybersecurity measures and staff training on data protection and confidentiality.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not disclose any client information to third parties for marketing or other purposes unrelated to the services you have requested. Information will only be shared under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Only where necessary, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in providing legal services (e.g., cloud storage providers, legal research platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
  • With your consent: We will only share your information with third parties if you have explicitly authorized us to do so.
  • Legal Obligations: In cases where disclosure is required by law or court order, we will notify you of any legal obligation to disclose your personal data, unless legally prohibited.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by law. This includes retaining your data for the duration of your legal representation and for any post-representation legal or compliance needs. After this period, data is securely archived or deleted in accordance with professional standards and our legal obligations.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Data Protection Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Data Protection Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Data Protection Policy.

Law enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
  • Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Do Not Track (DNT) Disclosure

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. For more information about DNT, visit https://allaboutdnt.com.

Data Breach Notification

We have implemented procedures to deal with any suspected data breach. In the unlikely event that a breach affects your personal information, we will notify you promptly and in accordance with applicable laws and professional obligations.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Data encryption: Both during transmission and at rest.
  • Access control: Limited access to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular security audits: To ensure the integrity of our systems and processes.

Despite these measures, no security method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent’s consent before We collect and use that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

SMS Opt-In and Compliance

When collecting phone numbers through our website forms, we provide an optional checkbox for SMS consent with the following language:

“By checking this box, you agree to receive SMS messages from The Bailey Law Firm. You may reply ‘STOP’ to opt-out at any time.”

This checkbox is optional and not pre-selected, ensuring that users have full control over whether they wish to receive SMS communications.

Phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared with any third party for marketing or promotional use.

Your Rights Under CCPA and CPRA (2024 Updates)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and the purposes for which it is used.
  • Correct: You may request the correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations and exceptions.
  • Opt-out: You may opt out of any data sharing that does not pertain to the legal services you have engaged us for, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@jonasbailey.com.

Changes to this Data Protection Policy

We may update Our Data Protection Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Data Protection Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this Data Protection Policy.

You are advised to review this Data Protection Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Data Protection Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Data Protection Policy, You can contact us:

  • By email: info@baileylaw.com