Privacy Policy

 

O’Brien & Zehnder Law Firm (“O’Brien & Zehnder,” “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit ozlaw.com (the “Website”), communicate with us through the Website, or otherwise interact with the Firm.

By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you complete a contact form, request information, communicate with the Firm, or otherwise submit information through the Website.

Depending on how you interact with the Website, this information may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information concerning a potential legal matter
  • Information contained in messages or communications you send to us
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, approximate geographic location derived from an IP address, and information about how you interact with the Website.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Evaluate requests for legal services
  • Communicate with prospective and existing clients
  • Provide information about the Firm and its legal services
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • Understand Website traffic and usage
  • Maintain the security and integrity of the Website
  • Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights

We may also use information for other purposes disclosed to you at the time it is collected or with your consent.

Contact Forms and Communications

Information submitted through a Website contact form, email, text message, or other electronic communication may be transmitted electronically and may not be completely secure.

Submitting information through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should not send confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the Website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, understand Website usage, measure traffic, and improve performance.

Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website. You may be able to configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the Website.

Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to assist with Website hosting, analytics, security, advertising, communications, and other business functions. These providers may collect or receive information about your interaction with the Website in accordance with their own privacy practices and the services they provide to us.

Third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information concerning Website usage. We do not control the privacy practices of independent third parties.

How We May Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information to service providers and contractors that perform services on our behalf, including Website hosting, technology support, analytics, communications, security, and related business services.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, Website visitors, or others
  • Investigate suspected fraud, security incidents, or unlawful conduct
  • Facilitate a business transaction involving the Firm, subject to applicable professional and legal obligations

We do not disclose client confidential information except as permitted or required by applicable law and professional obligations.

Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

O’Brien & Zehnder does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

Certain online advertising, analytics, or tracking activities may potentially constitute “sharing” or other regulated processing under California privacy laws depending upon the technologies used on the Website. Where applicable, we provide consumers with the ability to exercise legally required privacy choices.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending upon the law applicable to the Firm and the circumstances, these rights may include the right to:

  • Request information regarding personal information collected about you
  • Request access to certain personal information
  • Request deletion of certain personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information
  • Limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Receive information regarding categories of personal information collected and disclosed
  • Exercise applicable privacy rights without unlawful discrimination

Not all rights apply in every circumstance, and certain information may be exempt from disclosure, deletion, or other requests under applicable law.

To exercise an applicable California privacy right, please contact the Firm using the contact information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

If the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA”), applies to the Firm, we will process applicable consumer requests in accordance with the CCPA and its implementing regulations.

California Do Not Track Disclosures

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting that allows users to communicate a preference regarding online tracking. Because there is not a universally accepted standard governing how websites should respond to traditional DNT signals, the Website may not respond to all DNT signals.

Where required by applicable law, we may recognize legally required browser-based opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control (“GPC”), for the browser or device from which the signal is sent.

Third-party analytics, advertising, or other service providers may collect information regarding your online activities over time and across different websites or online services, depending upon the technologies implemented on the Website.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, maintain appropriate business records, and protect the Firm’s legal interests.

Retention periods may vary depending upon the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through or stored in connection with the Website.

Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. O’Brien & Zehnder is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or operation of third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected through the Website without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Website, including submitting a contact form or sending an email, does not establish an attorney-client relationship with O’Brien & Zehnder.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after the Firm has agreed to represent you and the necessary engagement arrangements have been completed. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through the Website unless you have been instructed to do so by an attorney at the Firm.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, technology, or applicable law.

When changes are made, we may update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact O’Brien & Zehnder

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or a request concerning your personal information, please contact:

O’Brien & Zehnder Law Firm
Sacramento, California
Website: ozlaw.com

You may also contact the Firm through the contact information provided on the Website.