Effective Date: 2/6/2025

DE LA PEÑA & HOLIDAY LLP (DLPH) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.dlphlaw.com) and interact with our legal services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information, including:

A. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website, phone, or email
• Schedule a consultation or retain our legal services
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Submit legal documents or request legal assistance

This information may include but is not limited to:

• Full name, email address, phone number, and postal address
• Company name (if applicable)
• Case details or legal issues requiring assistance
• Payment and billing information (if applicable)
• Any other information you choose to share in connection with our services

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Referring website and pages visited on our site
• Duration of your visit and interactions with the website
• Device type and settings

C. Legal and Business Information

If you engage our services, we may collect additional details relevant to your legal matter, which may include:

• Case files, contracts, and documents provided for legal review
• Communications related to your legal representation
• Information necessary for compliance with legal obligations

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and manage our legal services
• Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
• Send important notifications about legal matters
• Improve our website, services, and client interactions
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
• Conduct internal recordkeeping and analytics
• Send marketing or informational communications (only if you opt-in)

3. SMS Communications

By providing a telephone number and submitting the form, you consent to receive SMS text messages from us regarding legal updates, appointment reminders, and other relevant information.

• Message and data rates may apply.
• You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
• Your phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
• No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it with:

• Internal personnel: Attorneys, paralegals, and staff involved in your legal matter
• Third-party service providers: Companies assisting with website management, data processing, or IT support
• Law enforcement and regulatory authorities: If required by law, court order, or legal process
• Affiliated legal professionals: If necessary to refer you to another attorney or legal expert

5. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security audits and updates
• Restricted data access to authorized personnel only

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when transmitting personal information online.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. These may include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Track usage patterns and improve performance
• Marketing cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (only if applicable)

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may impact certain functionalities of our website.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies
• Data deletion: Request the removal of certain personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Opt-out of communications: Withdraw consent for marketing emails or SMS messages
• Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
• Data portability: Request to transfer your data to another service provider (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

10. Retention of Your Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill legal, contractual, and business obligations, including:

• Maintaining legal case files
• Complying with regulatory requirements
• Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or business practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

DE LA PEÑA & HOLIDAY LLP (DLPH)
601 Montgomery Street, Suite 700,
San Francisco, CA 94111
Website: www.dlphlaw.com
Email: LdelaPena@dlphlaw.com
Phone: 415.268.8000