Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form or inquiry form
• Schedule a consultation or appointment
• Send us an email or communicate with us
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Engage our legal services

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, company name, jurisdiction of interest, description of legal matter, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website or source
• Device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing Legal Services: To respond to your inquiries, evaluate potential representation, provide legal advice, and deliver legal services
• Communication: To contact you regarding your legal matters, appointments, and service updates
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience
• Content Delivery: To send you regulatory updates, legal insights, and educational content you've requested
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics platforms)
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process
• Professional Advisors: With other legal professionals, experts, or consultants when necessary for providing legal services (subject to confidentiality obligations)
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (your information would be transferred as a business asset)
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our firm, our clients, or others

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection practices

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights:

• 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 retention requirements)
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

For European Users (GDPR Rights):

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary depending on:

• The nature of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Whether we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Professional responsibility and ethics rules applicable to legal practice

8. International Data Transfers

Our services operate globally, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Data processing agreements with service providers
• Compliance with applicable data transfer mechanisms

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our educational platform (Make Crypto Make Sense Academy). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our website (where appropriate)

Your continued use of our website or services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: