Privacy Policy

Introduction

Shim Law Group P.C. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website (the “Site”), contact us, or use our legal services. By using the Site or engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information directly from you when you:

• Fill out forms on our Site.
• Contact us via email, phone, or other means.
• Schedule a consultation or use our legal services.

The personal information we may collect includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address
• Employment details
• Payment and billing information (as necessary for legal services)
• Any other information you provide in relation to your legal matter

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited on our Site
• Referring URLs
• Time and duration of visits

3. Information from Third Parties

We may also collect information from third-party sources, such as public databases, opposing counsel, or government agencies, when relevant to your legal matters.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for purposes including:

• Providing legal advice and representation.
• Responding to your inquiries or requests.
• Maintaining our client records.
• Conducting conflict checks.
• Improving our Site’s functionality and user experience.
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Sending important administrative information, such as changes to policies or service updates.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as IT services, payment processors, or data storage providers.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or other legal processes, we may disclose your information to government entities or third parties.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information when necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our clients or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Third-Party Services We Use

We use a small number of third-party services to operate this Site. Each one receives only the information described below:

• Website hosting (Vercel): Serves this Site. As with most web hosting, its servers record standard log information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you request.
• Spam prevention (Google reCAPTCHA): Protects our consultation form from automated submissions. Because the consultation form appears on most pages of this Site, reCAPTCHA loads on most pages, and Google receives your IP address along with browser and device information when it does. Its use is subject to Google’s own privacy policy and terms of service.
• Maps (Google Maps): The map showing our office location is embedded from Google. When it loads, Google receives your IP address and browser information.
• Video (YouTube): Our Results page embeds a video hosted by YouTube. When it loads, YouTube receives your IP address and browser information.
• Email delivery (Resend): When you submit our consultation form, the information you entered, meaning your name, phone number, email address, the legal matter you selected, and your message, is transmitted through Resend so that it reaches us by email. It is not used for marketing.

We do not sell your information to any of these providers, and none of them are permitted to use it for their own marketing on our behalf.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site does not set cookies of its own, and we do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or profiling. We do not run advertising networks, analytics platforms, or social media tracking pixels.

The third-party features described above may set cookies or use similar technologies on your device when they load. This applies to Google reCAPTCHA, the embedded Google map, and the embedded video. Those cookies are set by those providers, not by us, and are governed by their own privacy policies.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking them may stop the map, the video, or the consultation form from working correctly.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.