Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to the website located at https://deankayeslegal.com (“Site”) owned and operated by the Law Office of Dean H. Kayes, P.C. (“we” or “Law Office of Dean H. Kayes”). This Privacy Policy is applicable to all Site visitors, registered users, clients, and all other users of the Site. It describes how we collect, use, share, and secure your personally identifying information on the Site. Personally identifying information means any information that identifies or relates to a particular individual and includes information referred to as “personally identifiable information” or “personal information” under applicable data privacy laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy also describes the choices available to you regarding the use of your personally identifying information by the Law Office of Dean H. Kayes and options available to you to access your information and request correction or deletion should you choose to do so.

Information Collected or Tracked by the Law Office of Dean H. Kayes

1. Information Submitted by Users and Clients:

The Law Office of Dean H. Kayes can collect user-submitted information from visitors to the Site, registered users, and clients. Personally identifying information collected may include name, phone number, company, title, unique identifiers such as passwords, account name, and email address. Payment information, such as payment card type, number, billing address, and phone number, may also be collected depending on the service being provided. 

2. Information Submitted by Candidates for Employment: 

As part of our recruiting activities, we may collect personal information from users submitting job application materials to be considered for employment. This information may include job history, education, personal interests, name, email address, phone number, and residence address.

3. Information Collected Indirectly: 

We also use cookies and collect information passively, such as browser type, device ID, domain server, and IP address information. This information is gathered for all users of the Site to track usage and provide a personalized experience.

Use of Information

The information collected by the Law Office of Dean H. Kayes is used to provide legal services to our clients and to fulfill our obligations according to the terms of service and agreements entered into with clients. Additionally, information gathered may be used to:

- Communicate with users about services, including updates or offers.

- Create and manage accounts or other user profiles.

- Personalize website content and communications based on preferences.

- Process transactions and provide client support.

- Improve and develop our services.

- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activities.

- Fulfill legal obligations and defend legal rights.

Sharing of Information

As a matter of policy, we do not sell your personally identifying information. We may disclose your personally identifying information only in the following circumstances:

- To any third party with your consent.

- To service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, security consultants, and hosting providers.

- In response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

- When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your rights, or the safety of others.

- If we become involved in a merger or acquisition, where your personal information may be transferred to the new owner.

- In connection with employment, we may disclose personal information to employees and service providers who assist with recruiting and employment activities.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies or similar technologies may be used to track traffic patterns, maintain connections during visits, and track preferences. Users can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, some features or areas of our Site may be limited.

Security of Your Information

We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personally identifying information submitted to us, both during transmission and once received. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is perfectly secure.

Choices and Opt-out Options

You have the option to opt-out of having your personally identifying information used for certain purposes, such as receiving promotional materials. Users who no longer wish to receive communications from us may opt-out by following by contacting us at terry@deankayeslegal.com

Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information collected via the Site by contacting us at terry@deankayeslegal.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

California Residents Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to and deletion of your personal information. Please submit your request to terry@deankayeslegal.com.

Data Protection Under the GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights with respect to your personal data under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. For more information, please contact us at terry@deankayeslegal.com.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may change from time to time, so please review it frequently for any updates or changes. Your continued use of the Site following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the terms.

Your Consumer Rights as a California Consumer

 Subject to certain limitations, California consumers have the right to (1) request to know more about the categories and pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose, (2) request deletion of your personal information, (3) request correction of your personal information, and (4) not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights, including an applicant’s right not to be retaliated against for the exercise of their CCPA rights. California consumers or their authorized agents may make such a request by emailing us at terry@deankayeslegal.com. We will verify your request by asking you to provide information sufficient to confirm your identity, such as your name, email address, and information about your interactions with us. If you would like to use an authorized agent to exercise your rights, we may request evidence that you have provided such agent with power of attorney, or that the agent otherwise has valid signed authority to submit requests on your behalf, and ask that you verify your identity directly with us.

We may not be able to respond to your request or provide you with personal information if we cannot verify your identity or authority to make the request and confirm the personal information relates to you.

 Additionally, you will need to describe your request with sufficient detail to allow us to review, understand, assess, and respond. We will not use the personal information we collect from an individual to determine a verifiable request for any other purpose, except as required or permitted by law.

We will endeavor to respond to a verifiable consumer request within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt, but we may require an extension of up to forty-five (45) additional calendar days to respond and we will notify you of the need for the extension.
 

California’s Shine the Light Law

 California Civil Code Section 1798.83, known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our customers who are California residents to request and obtain from us a list of what personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year and the names and addresses of those third parties. Under Section 1798.83, we currently do not, and have not in the preceding calendar year, disclosed any personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this website, or your dealings with this website, please contact us at terry@deankayeslegal.com or write to us at:

Law Office of Dean H. Kayes, P.C. 

1028 N. Lake Ave. 

Suite 202 

Pasadena, CA 91104