Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC website (the “Site”). Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC (the “Firm”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the Firm’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information obtained from users of the Site or other sources during the ordinary course of the Firm’s business, including the provision of legal services.

Information obtained by the Firm in the course of representing our clients may be subject to protections not covered by this Privacy Policy, such as attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product doctrine, and other legal protections.

By using our website and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.

1. Acceptance

By using the Site, providing any information to the Firm, or otherwise indicating your assent, you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, you should not use the Site or provide any information to the Firm.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other identification and contact data.
• Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you as an individual, such as browser type, operating system, the date and time of your visit, IP address, and information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.

Examples of scenarios where our visitors provide their Personal Information include, but may not be limited, to:

• Emailing, calling, or communicating with a lawyer at our law firm.
• Posting a question or comment through the Website.
• Requesting literature or information.
• Registering to attend a seminar or any event.
• Requesting inclusion in an email or other mailing list.
• Invoice or retainer payment information.
• Any other business-related reason.

If you choose to provide us with your Personal Information, we may transfer that information within our law firm or to a third-party service provider, as necessary.  We do not collect any biometric data.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Direct interactions: When you provide information by filling in forms on our Site, contacting us via email, phone, or other methods.
• Automated technologies: As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect technical data about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns through cookies and other tracking technologies.
• Third-party sources: Information from third parties, including our business partners.

4. Use of Collected Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our legal services.
• Respond to your inquiries and requests.
• Manage and administer our relationship with you.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct marketing and promotional activities.

You can opt-out of receiving communications at any time.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf.
• Legal and regulatory authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Other parties with your consent: Including co-counsel, opposing counsel, and experts involved in your case, or in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.
• We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent.

6. Cookies

The Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Necessary cookies: Essential for the Site’s operation.
• Analytical cookies: To understand how you use the Site and to improve it.

You can control cookies through your browser settings but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

7. Analytical Information
This Site utilizes essential cookies to save your site preferences and nonessential cookies for analytical purposes as described in the second paragraph of this Section.  When you access the Site, you will be asked to accept the Firm’s use of nonessential cookies for such purposes.  If you do not accept the Firm’s use of nonessential cookies, you should click “Don’t Accept” before browsing the Site.  By clicking “Don’t Accept” you will disable our use of nonessential cookies; this will not disable our use of essential cookies. In addition, your browser may provide you with the ability to block cookies as well as the ability to delete already existing essential and nonessential cookies.  If you block or delete cookies you may not be able to receive the benefits of certain features of the Site. You can customize your cookie selection at any time in Cookie Settings.
 
Analytical Information will only be used by the Firm (a) to record your use of the Site, (b) to diagnose problems with the Site, (c) to improve the Site and make the Site more useful to you and other users, (d) to assist in the Firm’s marketing efforts, and (e) for other legitimate business purposes of the Firm.  The Firm will collect Analytical Information either directly or through third parties acting on its behalf.  For example, Google Analytics is one of the third parties used by the Firm to collect Analytical Information.  These third parties may combine and use data collected through your use of the Site with data they collect over time and across different websites for their own purposes. You can learn about how Google collects and processes data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can also learn about the controls Google offers to manage the collection and use of your information at https://policies.google.com/privacy.  The Firm recommends that you review these other entities’ privacy policies or notices at the links provided above.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

12. Data Retention

We will 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.

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

15. Expenses
Except as provided in this policy, or any applicable law, you are solely responsible for all fees and disbursements of any attorney or other advisor retained by you in connection with enforcing your rights under this policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: