Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 May 2025

 

Kopke Christiana & Rastetter LLP is committed to protecting your privacy. In this Privacy Policy, we explain how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.kcrllp.com (our “Site”) or use our services. We also explain your privacy rights under applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Acts (CPRA), and other state privacy laws. By using our Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you when you visit our Site, fill out a form, or otherwise interact with us. The information we may collect includes:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): When you contact us, inquire about our services, or use our contact forms, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
  • Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-identifiable data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and browsing activity to improve the performance and functionality of our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
  • To improve our Site and services
  • To communicate with you, including sending newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., hosting services, analytics, etc.).
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
  • Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another organization, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. If you are a California resident, the CCPA/CPRA provide you with the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past twelve months.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for legal obligations).
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Although we do not sell your personal information, if that changes in the future, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your information.
  • Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Residents of other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to those listed above. Please contact us via the contact form, phone number, email address, or mailing address listed on the Site to exercise any applicable rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze traffic, and for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We also take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the contact form, phone number, email address, or mailing address listed on our Site.