Herschmann Benson Bowen LLP ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.

Information We Collect.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address), professional information (company name, job title, business address), legal matter information (details about your legal needs, case information, documents, and communications), financial information (billing information, payment details, and financial records related to your matter), and communication records (emails, phone calls, meeting notes, and other correspondence). When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system, device information), usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, referral sources), and information through cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

How We Use Your Information.

We use your information to provide legal representation and advice, communicate about your legal matters, prepare legal documents and filings, conduct legal research and case preparation, and manage client relationships and matters. For business operations, we process payments and billing, maintain client records and files, improve our services and website functionality, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and market our services with your consent where required. To enhance our website, we analyze usage and performance, personalize your experience, provide customer support, and prevent fraud while ensuring security.

Legal Basis for Processing.

For users in the European Union, we process your personal data based on contract performance (processing necessary to perform our legal services), legitimate interests (our legitimate business interests in providing legal services and maintaining client relationships), legal obligation (compliance with legal and regulatory requirements), and consent (where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities).

Information Sharing and Disclosure.

We may share your information with co-counsel and legal partners when collaborating on your legal matter, expert witnesses and consultants as necessary for your representation, and through court filings and legal proceedings as required by law or legal process. We work with service providers including technology vendors (cloud storage, email services, case management systems), financial services (payment processors, accounting firms), and administrative support (document review services, court reporters). We may disclose information in response to legal process (subpoenas, court orders, or legal proceedings), for regulatory compliance (to comply with applicable laws and regulations), to protect rights (our rights, property, or safety, or that of others), and in connection with business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets where your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity).

Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality.

Information shared in the context of seeking or receiving legal advice is protected by attorney-client privilege and will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law or with your explicit consent. We maintain all client information in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct and ethical obligations.

Data Security.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls and authentication systems, regular security assessments and updates, employee training on data protection, and secure document management systems.

Data Retention.

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide legal services and maintain the attorney-client relationship, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements, and fulfill legitimate business purposes. We typically retain client files for seven (7) years after the conclusion of a matter, unless longer retention is required by law or professional rules.

Your Privacy Rights.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or request portability of your personal information. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, delete personal information, opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. EU residents have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to object to processing, restrict processing, withdraw consent, and lodge complaints with supervisory authorities. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below, and we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and settings, analyze website traffic and usage patterns, provide personalized content and advertisements, and ensure website security and functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Links and International Transfers.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States with appropriate safeguards in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Additional Information.

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically and will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date.

Contact Information.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact Herschmann Benson Bowen LLP at (512) 846-7222.

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Third-Party Content.
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