Last Updated: February 2024
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. ("Weitz & Luxenberg,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is committed to maintaining your privacy and informing you of our privacy practices. This online privacy policy and agreement (the “Privacy Policy”) covers how we collect, use, and treat data and information, including Personal Information (as defined below), that we collect, receive, process, or store in connection with our business and business activities (the “Business Practices”), which include the referral of legal and other services (collectively, the “Services”) (the Business Practices and Services are collectively referred to as the “Business”).Since we are a law firm, we may share the information you provide with law firms or companies that assist law firms. We may hire third parties to perform certain functions and obtain personal information that is shared between such entities for the sole and exclusive purpose of determining whether you may be an appropriate potential client and providing documents to assist in engaging us. They will then forward your personal information to a law firm if you wish to engage the legal services.
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1. Scope of this Privacy Policy.
2. Your Consent to this Privacy Policy
3. Call Recordings. We may record calls and retain the content of text messages or other written/electronic communications between you and us. By communicating with us, you consent to such recording and retention of communications. Third party partners may also record your calls and retain the content of text messages or other written/electronic communications, each third-party partners individual practices will govern their communication practices and this policy solely applies to your communications with Weitz & Luxenberg.
4. The Information We Collect. The information that we collect about you falls into certain categories as further described in this Section 3 (The Information We Collect). This information consists of the following:
5. Description of Collection. Though our policy is intended to be broader than necessary and favor data privacy laws in multiple jurisdictions, we recognize the twelve (12) broad categories of personal information referenced in the CCPA that a business may collect about a consumer. In particular, we have collected the following categories of personal information from consumers within the last twelve (12) months:
Category | Description of Information | Collected | Shared |
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A. Identifiers. | A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver’s license, or other similar identifiers. | YES | YES |
B. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)). | A name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, employment, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or other financial information.
Some personal information included in this category may overlap with other categories. | YES | YES |
C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law. | Age (40 years or older), race, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information (including familial genetic information). | YES | YES |
D. Commercial information. | Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies. | NO | NO |
E. Biometric information. | Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics, or activity patterns used to extract a template or other identifier or identifying information, such as, fingerprints, faceprints, and voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, or other physical patterns, and sleep, health, or exercise data. | YES | YES |
F. Internet or other similar network activity. | Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer’s interaction with a website, application, or advertisement. | YES | YES |
G. Geolocation data. | Physical location or movements. | YES | YES |
H. Sensory data. | Audio information (including voice recordings). | YES | YES |
I. Professional or employment-related information. | Current or past job history or performance evaluations. | YES | YES |
J. Non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)). | Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records. | YES | YES |
K. Inferences drawn from other personal information. | Profile reflecting a person’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes. | NO | NO |
L. Sensitive Personal Information | Any information that reveals a consumer’s SSN, driver’s license number, or passport number, account credentials, precise geolocation, racial and ethnic origin, religious beliefs, biometric data, personal information concerning a consumer’s health or sex life or sexual orientation, as well as contents of mail, email, and text messages. | YES | YES |
Personal information does not include publicly available information from government records, information relating to our job applicants, employees, contractors or other personal, de-identified or aggregated consumer information, or information otherwise legally excluded from the scope, such as information collected pursuant to the GLBA.
Sensitive personal information is a subtype of personal information consisting of specific information categories. We may collect or use information that falls with the sensitive personal information categories listed in the table below and share the information with third parties who may provide you services.
Sensitive Personal Information Category | Collected | Sold or Shared |
Government identifiers, such as your Social Security number, driver's license, state identification card, or passport number. | YES
| YES
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Mail, email, or text messages contents not directed to us. | YES
| YES
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Health information. | YES
| YES
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6. Sales of Personal Information. Depending on the relationship we have with you, in the last 12 months we may have disclosed the following categories of personal information in ways that could be deemed a “sale” for purposes of the CCPA: (i) Identifiers; (ii) Categories of personal information described in Cal. Civ. Code Section 1798.80(e); (iii) Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law; (iv) Biometric information; (v) Internet or other similar network activity; (vi) Geolocation data; (vii) Sensory data; and (viii) Sensitive information.
7. “Sharing” of Personal Information for Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising. Depending on the relationship we have with you, in the last 12 months we may have “shared” the following categories of personal information for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising: (i) Identifiers; (ii) Categories of personal information described in Cal. Civ. Code Section 1798.80(e); (iii) Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law; (iv) Biometric information; (v) Internet or other similar network activity; (vi) Geolocation data; (vii)Sensory data; and (viii) Sensitive information.
8. Information Shared for Business Purposes. In the preceding twelve (12) months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information to the third parties listed above for a business purpose:
9. How We Collect this Information. We collect the above information through the following means and technologies:
10. How We Use The Information We Collect. We use the information that we collect or process, including Personal Information, Online Activity Information, and Anonymous Information, as permitted under applicable law and consistent with the terms of this Privacy Policy. More specifically, we use the information we collect for the following purposes:
In addition to the uses specifically identified above, there may be instances where you request information and Services from us that are not described in this Privacy Policy. In our discretion, we can use information that you submit in order to provide such information and Services.
11. Other Essential or Internal Uses of Information. We may also use the information that we collect as we believe to be necessary or appropriate for certain essential purposes, including:
12. How We Disclose this Information. We value your privacy, and we disclose the information we collect only in the manner set out below.
13. Advertising. We also participate in advertising to keep the public apprised on our Services and associated content. As further set out below, we may use the information you shared with us to provide you with advertising or promotions based on your interaction with our Business.
14. Information to Third Parties. Our Website may include links to third party websites offering services that augment those services offered by us. Those third parties determine their own data handling practices – any information that you submit to third parties are not governed by this Privacy Policy.
15. How We Safeguard the Information We Collect. We recognize the sensitivity of our users’ Personal Information and we have put in place security systems designed to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of this information. Our security systems include physical, technical, and administrative information security controls, and we take commercially reasonable steps to secure and safeguard such Personal Information in accordance with applicable law.
16. Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information; Opting Out
16.1. Unsubscribing to Marketing Communications.
16.2. Access, Deletion, and Do-Not-Sell Requests.
16.3. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information.
We will process requests to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information within 15 business days subject to any applicable exceptions and extension permitted by law.
You may exercise your Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal information by calling us at (844) 502-0823 or submitting a request via our Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information Data Request Form. You may also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf as described on the Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information Data Request Form.
17. Information regarding your data rights. Specifically, we provide the following rights with respect to your Personal Information:
17.1. Copies of Personal Information.
17.2. Deletion of Personal Information.
17.3. Do-Not-Sell Requests.
17.4. Submission of Requests.
17.5. Response to Requests.
17.6. Anonymous Information.
18. Advisory Regarding Participation by Children and Teens. Under U.S. Federal Law (as reflected in the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), WE DO NOT COLLECT OR STORE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM INDIVIDUALS THAT WE KNOW ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 16. If you wish further information concerning privacy policies in general, and concerning online social networking and safety, you should visit the following website: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/index.html.
19. Relationship to Terms of Use. This Privacy Policy must be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use, and the provisions of our Terms of Use are incorporated herein. To the extent the Terms of Use conflict with the terms of this Privacy Policy, the terms of this Privacy Policy will control.
20. Notice of Privacy Rights to California Residents. The following provisions of this Section 16 (Notice of Privacy Rights to California Residents) apply if you are a California resident.
20.2. California Consumer Privacy Act.
20.2.1 No Financial Incentives.Weitz & Luxenberg does not provide a financial incentive or a price or service difference to individuals in exchange for the retention or sale of their Personal Information. We may send offers to those individuals subscribing to our marketing communications and, unless an individual has opted out of such communications, the individual will continue to receive such communications irrespective of whether a disclosure, deletion, or “Do Not Sell” request has been submitted. Weitz & Luxenberg does not offer financial incentives to deter consumers from making such requests. Weitz & Luxenberg will not discriminate against any consumer for exercising their privacy rights, including those provided by applicable law.
21. Consumer Reporting. Weitz & Luxenberg will endeavor to report consumer request metrics when they become available.
22. Questions. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, including in connection with the California Consumer Privacy Act, please email us at [email protected] or contact us as provided in the Contact Us section below.
23. Complaints. If you have a suggestion on how we can improve our Services or complaints you would like us to address, please contact by email us at [email protected] or contacting us as provided in the Contact Us section below. If you are a California resident, you may report complaints to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Other states may provide similar avenues for lodging complaints. Please check with your state’s consumer protection authority.
24. Changes to this Privacy Policy. From time to time, we may change this Privacy Policy for our business purposes and to comply with changes in applicable law. In the event of any substantive or material changes, we will communicate these changes to you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Website and/or notifying you of the change via the Website, email, or other methods. Your continued use following such notice constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any changes to our Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information set forth in the Contact Us section below.
25. Contact Us. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your dealings with us, please contact us at [email protected] or (844) 502-0823.
PLEASE PRINT AND RETAIN A COPY OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY FOR YOUR RECORDS.