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Privacy Policy

 

20 Ridge Law Firm PLLC ("20 Ridge," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website and clients and prospective clients we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us. This Policy applies to our website and related communications. It does not apply to information collected in the course of an active attorney-client engagement, which is governed separately by our engagement letter, applicable rules of professional conduct, and attorney-client privilege.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact form submissions (name, email address, phone number, company name, message content)

  • Information submitted when requesting a consultation, proposal, or engagement

  • Information provided via email, phone, or scheduling tools

  • Newsletter or mailing list sign-up information

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Information from scheduling, payment, or client-intake platforms integrated with our Site

  • Publicly available information used for conflicts checks or business development purposes

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and consultation requests

  • Evaluate potential client engagements and conduct conflicts checks

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services

  • Send administrative communications, newsletters, or marketing materials (with consent where required)

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional responsibility obligations

  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks


We do not sell personal information.
 

3. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where applicable under the GDPR or UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

  • Legitimate interests — for responding to inquiries, business development, and Site security

  • Contract — where necessary to take steps toward entering into an engagement

  • Legal obligation — where required by applicable law or professional conduct rules


4. Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who support our operations (e.g., IT hosting, email platforms, scheduling and case management tools), under confidentiality obligations

  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, insurers) as necessary

  • Regulatory or judicial authorities where required by law

  • A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of firm assets


We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core Site functionality

  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns

  • Support marketing and retargeting efforts (if applicable)


You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.


6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal and professional responsibility obligations (including applicable bar rules on file retention), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • Data portability

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
     

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11. We will respond in accordance with applicable law. Note that certain rights may be limited where information is protected by attorney-client privilege or subject to professional conduct obligations.


California Residents: You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

EEA/UK Residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.


9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.


10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

20 Ridge Law Firm PLLC | Email: info@20ridgelaw.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.


This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes regarding 20 Ridge Law Firm PLLC's website practices and does not constitute legal advice to Site visitors.

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