Privacy Policy
Introduction
The SciTech & IP Law Firm, PLLC (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates the scitechlawfirm.com website (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our Service, as well as your rights and choices regarding your data.
By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Service.
Definitions
- Personal Data: information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual, either alone or combined with other information.
- Usage Data: automatically collected data regarding how the Service is accessed and used, for example IP address, browser type, page visits and time spent on pages.
- Cookies: small data files stored on a user’s device that help track and personalize user experience.
- Data Controller: the entity that determines how and why personal data is processed. We act as a Data Controller for personal data collected through our Service.
- Data Processor: a third party that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- Data Subject: any living individual whose personal data is processed.
- User: any individual using our Service, corresponding to the Data Subject.
Information collection and use
We collect various types of data to provide and improve our Service. When using our Service you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address, including state, province, ZIP or postal code and city
- Payment details, if applicable
- Cookies and Usage Data
We collect this information to provide and maintain our Service, process transactions, personalize user experience, and send newsletters, marketing materials and service related updates, from which you may opt out at any time.
Usage data
We automatically collect data on how our Service is accessed and used, which may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time spent and timestamps
- Device and unique identifiers
- Referring and exit pages
Tracking technologies and cookies
We use cookies, web beacons, tracking scripts and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but some features of our Service may not function properly. The categories we use are:
- Essential cookies, required for Service operation.
- Performance cookies, which help us analyze user behavior and improve our Service.
- Functionality cookies, which store preferences to personalize your experience.
- Advertising cookies, which deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.
You may opt out of certain cookies via your browser settings or third party opt out mechanisms.
Legal basis for processing under the GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the data concerned and the purpose for processing. The bases we rely on are performance of a contract, legitimate interests such as improving services and fraud prevention, consent where explicitly required, and legal compliance. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including fulfilling contractual obligations, meeting legal requirements, and resolving disputes and enforcing agreements. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security, fraud detection or Service improvement.
Data transfers
Your personal data may be processed and stored in countries outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate security measures, including data encryption and secure storage, and contracts requiring third party compliance with data protection laws such as Standard Contractual Clauses under the GDPR.
Disclosure of data
We may disclose personal data where required by law or a valid legal request, to protect our rights and property, to prevent or investigate wrongdoing in connection with the Service, to protect the personal safety of users or the public, to defend against legal liability, and to service providers who process data on our behalf under contract.
Security of data
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your data protection rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, update or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@scitechlawfirm.com. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.
Children’s privacy
Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18 and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Third party links and services
Our Service may contain links to third party sites and may use third party services such as analytics and scheduling tools. We do not control those third parties and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the effective date above will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact The SciTech & IP Law Firm, PLLC at info@scitechlawfirm.com or on 512-593-2281.