Privacy Policy Effective 14 February 2024Burwick Law is committed to your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, processing, and possible transfer of personal information collected (“Personal Data”) in connection with our website, available at: www.burwick.law (“the Site”). The Policy applies to each person (“Visitor,” “User,” or “You”) accessing or using the Site and or services provided on the Site (“Services”).
If you choose to use the Site, the Services, or otherwise provide Personal Data to us, you explicitly agree to our use of such data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You should not use the Site or Services or submit any data through them if you do not agree to any of the terms herein. This Policy shall not be construed in any manner to deviate from our Disclaimer or any other agreement or understanding between Burwick Law and you.
BY USING OUR SERVICES OR VISITING OUR SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OF THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE US WITH YOUR INFORMATION.
Summary
You are not required to provide us with any Personal Data, sharing such data is entirely your choice. If you choose to provide us with data about you, you explicitly agree to the use of your Personal Data as specified in this Policy.
The Site is intended for Users over the age of 18 or equivalent minimum age for providing consent to processing of Personal Data in the relevant jurisdiction. If you are under such age you should cease to use the Site immediately.We do not sell, rent, trade or give any Personal Data to third parties. If you have any questions or requests regarding the processing of your Personal Data, or would otherwise like to contact us in connection with this Privacy Notice, please send us an email to: erin@burwick.law.Personal Information We CollectWhen you use or interact with the Site or Services, we receive and store information generated by your activity. This information is collected automatically and includes, but is not limited to:
-your IP address
-browser type and version
-operating system
-device type
-your path through the Site
-the time of your visit and
-the website URL or web page that referred you to the Site
The Site uses browser cookies (“Cookies”) to collect this information. You can read about how we use Cookies and how you can limit their use in our cookie notice.
Additionally, if you submit information through the Site using a web form or other means, you will be sending us Personal Data such as your name, email address, phone number, address or other details.
How We Use the Information We Collect
Burwick Law uses the information collected through the Site from user submissions to:
-respond to your requests, questions, comments or concerns
-improve the performance of the Site
-improve our Services
-comply with our legal obligations
Burwick Law does not sell any user or subscriber information to any third party.
We may combine the personal information that you provide us with other information gathered from other sources. Any use of your personal information for a purpose other than those described above will require your consent.
Exercising Your Rights under California Consumer Privacy Act
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.100 (California Consumer Privacy Act), California residents may have certain data protection rights regarding their Personal Information. These rights which may be subject to limitations and/or restrictions include: (i) the right to disclosure, deletion, access, and nondiscrimination; and (ii) the right to opt out of having your Personal Information shared or sold. The firm does not sell or share your Personal Information with third-party companies for their direct marketing purposes without your consent. To exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please send us your request using the “Contact Us” section below.
The following are categories of Personal Information defined under the Act we may collect, receive, or maintain in the course of administering firm business or receive from a client in the course of providing legal services: Identifiers, Personal information described in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)), Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law, Commercial information, Biometric information, Internet or other electronic network activity, Geolocation data, Sensory data, Professional or employment-related information, Non-public education information, and inferences drawn from other personal information.
Your Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)
If you are a resident of California, the CCPA gives you certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Know. Under this right, you may request from Burwick Law the personal information we have collected about you in the preceding 12 months.Right to Delete. This right allows you to request that we delete certain personal information we have collected about you. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a request by emailing us at erin@burwick.law or hello@burwick.law. Please specify the nature of your request and which right you are exercising. Only you or an individual designated as your authorized agent may make a request related to your personal information. Parents may make requests on behalf of a minor child. Burwick Law will not discriminate against any User who makes such a request.When making a Right to Know or Right to Delete request, please be prepared to provide the following information so we may verify your identity:
name
address
email address
The information you provide will only be used to verify your identity.
Responding to Your Requests
Burwick Law will respond to CCPA requests within 45 days. In the event that we need more time, Burwick Law will contact you to determine a reasonable extension period.
Our response to your request will be delivered electronically, unless you have provided other instructions. The information we disclose will apply to the 12-month period immediately preceding your request.
Children
In order to respect the privacy of minors, the firm does not knowingly collect, maintain or process Personal Information submitted online via our Internet Services by anyone under the age of 18. To the extent the firm collects Personal Information on minors in the context of one of the purposes mentioned in the Statement, the firm will only do so with the appropriate consent or as otherwise permitted under applicable laws.
Your European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) Data Protection Rights
Under EU and UK data protection laws (UK GDPR/2018 Data Protection Act and EU GDPR), individuals may have certain data protection rights which may be subject to limitations and/or restrictions and which includes: (i) the right to request access to and, rectification or erasure of your Personal Information; and (ii) the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your Personal Information. You may also have a right to object to processing of your Personal Information where carried out for our legitimate interest or direct marketing.
To exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please send us your request using the “Contact Us” section below. Individuals may also have a right to lodge a complaint about the processing of their Personal Information with their local data protection authority.
How to Contact Us
Email: erin@burwick.law
Address: 4705 Center Boulevard Queens, NY 11101
Communication and Opt Out Policy
If you communicate with us through the Site or email, we will retain your contact information. We may use this information to reply to your communication or to send you requested materials, such as legal updates or other content. You may opt out of future communications at any time.
Future Changes to this Policy
We may update the Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our use of Personal Data and changes in legal requirements. No notice will be provided to users when the Policy is updated. We will post the date the Policy was last revised and posted. See the lines “Effective Date” and “Last Updated” at the top of this page.