Irvin Law PLLC
Privacy Policy
An Overview of Data Protection
General
The following provides a simple overview of what kind of personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your data when you visit or use our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy below.
Data Collection on Our Website
Who Is Responsible for Data Collection on This Website?
The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.
How Do We Collect Your Data?
Some data are collected when you provide them to us. This could, for example, be data you enter in a contact form.
Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit and use our website. These data are primarily technical data, such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the website. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What Do We Use Your Data For?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze how visitors use the site, respond to inquiries, provide requested services, and communicate with customers.
What Rights Do You Have Regarding Your Data?
You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge, as permitted by applicable law. You also have the right to request that your data be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the contact information provided in our legal notice if you have further questions about privacy and data protection. You may also file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your browsing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics tools. The analysis of your browsing behavior is generally anonymous, encrypted, and pseudonymized, meaning that we will not be able to identify you through this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by adjusting your browser or website settings. Detailed information can be found in this privacy policy.
General Information and Mandatory Information
Data Protection
The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this privacy policy.
If you use this website, various kinds of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, what we use it for, and how and for what purpose this happens.
Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g., via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.
Notice Concerning the Party Responsible for This Website
The party responsible for processing data on this website is the website operator. The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data, such as names and email addresses.
The responsible party's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.
Revocation of Your Consent to the Processing of Your Data
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. An informal email making this request is sufficient. Please note that data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.
Right to File Complaints with Regulatory Authorities
If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the affected person may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format, as permitted by applicable law. If you require the direct transfer of data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties while in transit, subject to the limitations of internet communications.
Encrypted Payments on This Website
If you enter into a contract which requires you to send us your payment information (e.g., account number for direct debits), we will require this data to process your payment.
Payment transactions using common means of payment (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are made via encrypted SSL or TLS connections. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon in your browser line is visible.
In the case of encrypted communication, payment details you submit to us are protected during transmission, subject to the limitations of internet communications.
Information, Blocking, and Deletion
As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with information free of charge about any of your personal data that is stored, as well as its origin, the recipient, and the purpose for which it has been processed. You also have the right to have your data corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the contact information in our legal notice if you have further questions on the topic of personal data.
Opposition to Promotional Emails
We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements with regard to sending promotional and informational materials not expressly requested. The website operator reserves the right to take specific legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email spam, is received.
Data Collection on Our Website
Cookies
Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.
Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to applicable data protection laws. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies, such as those used to analyze your browsing behavior, are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files." These are:
These data will not be combined with data from other sources.
The basis for data processing is our legitimate interest in maintaining the security and proper functioning of our website, as permitted by applicable law.
Contact Form
Should you send us questions via the contact form on our website, we will collect the data entered in the form, including the contact details you provide, to answer your question and any follow-up questions.
We do not share this information for third-party marketing purposes without your permission.
We will process any data you enter in the contact form based on your consent or another applicable legal basis. You may revoke your consent at any time. An informal email making this request is sufficient. Data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.
We will retain the data you provide in the contact form until you request its deletion, revoke your consent for its storage, or the purpose for its storage no longer pertains (e.g., after fulfilling your request). Any mandatory statutory provisions, especially those regarding mandatory data retention periods, remain unaffected by this provision.
Processing of Data (Customer and Contract Data)
We collect, process, and use personal data only insofar as it is necessary to establish, or modify, legal relationships with us (master data). This is done based on the need to fulfill a contract or take steps prior to entering into a contract, as permitted by applicable law.
We collect, process, and use your personal data when accessing our website (usage data) only to the extent required to enable you to access our services or to bill you for the same.
Collected customer data shall be deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship, subject to applicable legal retention requirements.
Data Transmitted When Entering into a Contract with Online Shops, Retailers, and Mail Order Businesses
We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties only to the extent required to fulfill the terms of your contract, for example, to companies entrusted to deliver goods to your location or banks entrusted to process your payments.
Your data will not be transmitted for any other purpose unless you have given your express permission or another lawful basis applies. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties for advertising purposes without your express consent.
Data Transferred When Signing Up for Services and Digital Content
We transmit personally identifiable data to third parties only to the extent required to fulfill the terms of your contract with us, for example, to service providers necessary to deliver the services you requested or to banks entrusted to process your payments.
Your data will not be transmitted for any other purpose unless you have given your express permission or another lawful basis applies. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties for advertising purposes without your express consent.
Analytics and Advertising
Matomo (Formerly Piwik)
This website uses the open-source web analytics service Matomo. Matomo uses so-called "cookies." These are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. For this purpose, the information generated by the cookie about the use of this website is stored on our server. The IP address is anonymized before it is stored.
Matomo cookies remain on your device until you delete them.
The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising, subject to applicable consent requirements.
The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website will not be disclosed to third parties for their own marketing purposes. You can prevent these cookies from being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website.
If you do not agree with the storage and use of your data, you can disable this feature using the available opt-out settings. In this case, an opt-out cookie will be stored in your browser to prevent Matomo from storing your usage data. If you delete your cookies, this will mean that the opt-out cookie will also be deleted. You will then need to reactivate it when you return to our site if you wish your activity not to be tracked.
SMS and Text Messaging Privacy
SMS/Text Message Program
If you provide your mobile phone number and expressly consent to receive text messages from us, we may use your mobile phone number to send you the text messages you have requested. These messages may include customer service communications, appointment reminders, service updates, notifications, and other communications related to your relationship with us, depending on the program for which you have opted in.
No Sharing of Mobile Information or SMS Consent
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, and consent information will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We do not share mobile opt-in information or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for any purpose unrelated to providing the text messaging services you have requested. Mobile information and SMS consent information are excluded from any general data-sharing permissions described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy.
We may share the limited information necessary, including mobile phone numbers, with our text messaging platform providers, carriers, and service providers solely as necessary to deliver, operate, maintain, and support our text messaging services. These providers are not authorized to use this information for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
SMS Consent and Opt-In
By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in through an applicable website form, registration form, or other designated enrollment method, you agree to receive text messages from us.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
We maintain records of SMS consent and opt-in information as necessary to administer our messaging program and comply with applicable requirements.
Message Frequency and Data Rates
Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us and the text messaging program to which you have subscribed.
Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier and mobile plan.
Opting Out of Text Messages
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us.
After sending STOP, you will receive a confirmation message indicating that you have been unsubscribed. You will not receive any further text messages from us unless you subsequently opt in again.
Help and Customer Support
If you need assistance with our text messaging program, reply HELP to any text message you receive from us or contact us using the contact information provided in our website's legal notice.
Privacy of Mobile Information
We take the privacy of your mobile information seriously. Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent records are maintained and protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this website with an updated revision date.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
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