Effective 07/20/2026 – v1.005
Online Privacy Policy
Our office recognizes the vital importance of privacy. We want you to make the most of this website and to feel confident while doing so. The following discloses the information collection, use, and disclosure practices for this domain. This policy does not address information obtained offline.
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What Personal Information Do We Collect?
When you visit the public area of this website, you remain anonymous.
We collect personal information about you when you voluntarily submit information directly to us by filling in forms on our Website or by corresponding with us by phone, email or other means. The table at Annex 1 sets out the categories of personal information you provide to us and how we use that information. The table also lists the legal basis which we rely on to process the personal information and information as to how we determine applicable retention periods.
The table at Annex 2 sets out the categories of personal information we collect about you automatically and how we use that information. The table also lists the legal basis which we rely on to process the personal information and information as to how we determine applicable retention periods.
We may link or combine the personal information we collect and/or receive about you and the information we collect automatically. This allows us to provide you with a personalized experience regardless of how you interact with us.
If you chose not to provide personal information, we may not be able to provide legal services to you or respond to your other requests. To the extent you use forms, chats, and e-mail links via the website, or call us via phone to communicate with us or anyone affiliated with us and provide us with personally identifiable information; however, you will not remain anonymous. Because it is impossible to predict every conceivable context in which such information might be provided to us via e-mail, we can provide you no assurance that personally identifiable information you choose to provide to us via e-mail will be maintained as private.
This website uses “cookies.” Cookies are small text files that are placed on a visitor’s computer hard drive that allow us and/or the host of this Web site to record how many times a user or computers within a user’s network of computers has visited the website, the number of times various pages of the website have been accessed and to track the user’s home page customization preferences. You may disable receipt of cookies using features of your web browser that disable or turn off cookies. We do not use cookies to retrieve information that is unrelated to your visit to or your interaction with this website.
We may collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address. An IP address is a number that is assigned to your computer when you use the Internet. The IP address data that we collect does not contain any personally identifiable information about you and is used to administer our site, to determine the numbers of different visitors to the site and to gather demographic data. However, when you submit information via this website, that information becomes identifiable and is kept on record as having come from your IP address. This information may be used to identify you on subsequent visits to this site, and to other sites associated with it, and to personalize your user experience.
The non-personally identifiable data that this website collects is accessible by certain firm personnel as well as certain third-party website designers and personnel involved with the third-party service that hosts the website. We use all non-personally identifiable data that we collect internally and together with our website designer and host in order to improve the website. The information is used, for example, to evaluate what portions of the website are more popular than others, to determine where visitors to the site came from, and to determine how many times and how often particular pages of the site were accessed. We may use the data to prepare reports regarding website activity as part of the process of maintaining and improving the site.
What Steps Do We Take to Protect Your Privacy?
To the extent permitted by law, we will not sell, share, or otherwise disclose any of the information collected online without your express permission.
Your rights in respect of your personal information
In accordance with applicable privacy law, you have the following rights in respect of your personal information that we hold:
- Right of access and portability. The right to obtain access to your personal information along with certain information, and to receive that personal information in a commonly used format and to have it ported to another data controller.
- Right to rectification.The right to obtain rectification of your personal information without undue delay where the personal information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to erasure.The right to obtain the erasure of your personal information without undue delay in certain circumstances, such as where the personal information is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was collected or processed.
- Right to restriction. The right to obtain the restriction of the processing undertaken by us on your personal information in certain circumstances, such as where the accuracy of the personal information is contested by you or the sale of your personal information for a period enabling us to verify the accuracy of your personal information.
- Right to object. The right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal information, and to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes, to the extent it is related to such direct marketing.
- Right to non-discrimination.The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights as outlined in this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, denying you goods or services, charging you different prices for similar services, or providing a different level or quality of services.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you may do so by contacting us and making the request to privacy@hemmatlaw.com or calling (206) 759-8030. Upon request, we will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your personal information. We may request that you verify your identity prior to transferring personal information. We may also provide access, corrections or deletion of your personal information. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
What Are the Privacy Policies of Sites to Which This Website Links?
We provide links to third party websites that we do not control. Therefore, we urge you to review the privacy policies posted on these third party websites at the time you first visit such sites. We assume no obligation to review or ensure enforcement or compliance with the privacy policy of any website to which we links.
What About Children’s Privacy?
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from any individuals under the age of 18.
Is Data Storage and Processing Conducted in the United States?
Regardless of where you are located, the site collects information and processes and stores that information in databases located in the United States.
Can We Revise This Privacy Policy?
Due to the rapidly evolving technologies on the Internet, we may occasionally update this privacy policy. All revisions will be posted on our website. We therefore urge you to review this Privacy Policy frequently.
What if I Have Questions?
Our Firm welcomes questions and comments this website and about this policy. You are welcome to call us with your comments and questions at (206) 759-8030.
You can also contact our Privacy team at privacy@hemmatlaw.com
Third-Party Service Providers and Subprocessors
In the course of providing legal services, operating our business, and maintaining our technology systems, Hemmat Law Group may engage trusted third-party service providers (“Subprocessors”) to process, store, transmit, host, or otherwise access information on our behalf, including personal information and case-related data. These Subprocessors may include providers of cloud hosting, document management, communications, email, phone services, case management systems, cybersecurity, data backup, and related business services. Examples include Microsoft, Clio, Dropbox, Aircall, and other service providers that support our operations. By using our website, communicating with us, or engaging Hemmat Law Group for legal services, you acknowledge and authorize HLG to use such Subprocessors as reasonably necessary to provide services and operate our business. HLG requires its Subprocessors to maintain appropriate safeguards designed to protect confidential and personal information and to process such information only for authorized business purposes. A current list of significant Subprocesors may be made available upon request to privacy@hemmatlaw.com Hemmat Law Group reserves the right to add, replace, or remove Subprocessors from time to time as business needs require.
Disclaimer & Contact Disclosures
The information provided on this website is not legal advice and should not be relied on. The content is for informational purposes only. We intend for you to use these resources as a starting point to discuss your matter further with an attorney of your choosing. Nothing in this website should be taken to create an attorney-client relationship.
The law is constantly changing. We cannot guarantee that all information contained in this website is up-to-date at all times, nor is it applicable in all jurisdictions. We recommend that you contact an experienced attorney in your area to guide you through your legal matter.
We may offer any person a no-obligation initial consultation. This in no way obligates us to represent you or to answer any specific questions. We reserve the right to deny a consultation to anybody for any lawful reason.
When you speak with our attorneys and staff during a consultation, everything you tell us about your case is confidential. However, we do not represent you (in court or otherwise) unless and until a representation agreement is signed by both you and us.
This disclaimer applies to all pages and content contained on this website or associated with this domain.
Contact Policy and Disclaimer:
You expressly consent to be contacted by us, our agents, representatives, affiliates, or anyone calling on our behalf for any and all purposes arising out of or relating to your claim, at any telephone number, or physical or electronic address you provide or at which you may be reached.
You agree we may contact you in any way, including SMS messages (including text messages), calls using prerecorded messages or artificial voice, and calls and messages delivered using auto telephone dialing system or an automatic texting system. Automated messages may be played when the telephone is answered, whether by you or someone else.
In the event that an agent or representative calls, they may also leave a message on your answering machine, voice mail, or send one via text. You consent to receive SMS messages (including text messages), calls and messages (including prerecorded and artificial voice and autodialed) from us, our agents, representatives, affiliates or anyone calling on our behalf at the specific number(s) you have provided to us, or numbers we can reasonably associate with your account (through skip trace, caller ID capture or other means), with information or questions about your claim.
You certify, warrant and represent that the telephone number that you have provided to us is your contact number. You represent that you are permitted to receive calls at the telephone number you have provided to us. You agree to promptly alert us whenever you stop using a particular telephone number.
Your cellular or mobile telephone provider will charge you according to the type of plan you carry. You also agree that we may contact you by email, using any email address you have provided to us or that you provide to us in the future. Standard message and data rates may apply to all SMS messages (including text messages).
Finally, by contacting us, you agree to possibly be recorded by the agents of Hemmat Law for quality assurance purposes.
Annex 1 – Personal information we collect
| Category of personal information | How we use it | Legal basis for the processing | CCPA Categorization
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| Contact information and basic personal details. Such as your name, phone number, address, location, IP address, e-mail address. | We use this information to communicate with you.
We use this information to deal with inquiries and other requests made by you, including requests for consultations, legal services, customer service issues relating to Hemmat Law Group’s practice and services. Such communications may include direct mailing. We use this information to operate, maintain and provide to you the services of the Hemmat Law Group. |
The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, namely for service providing and for communicating with you effectively and responding to your queries.
The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract and to take steps prior to entering into a contract. The processing is necessary for the fulfillment of legal requirements, including the verification of identity of customers. |
Identifiers |
| Correspondence and comments. When you contact us directly, e.g. by email, phone, mail or when you interact with customer service, we will record your comments and opinions. | To address your questions, issues, and concerns and resolve your customer service issues. | The processing is necessary for out legitimate interests, namely communicating with you effectively for the purposes of resolving your issues. | Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information. |
| Payment information. Details such as your credit card or other financial information. | We use this information to facilitate payment of the Hemmat Law Group services. | The processing for facilitating payment is necessary for the performance of our contract. The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests. | Personal Information (as defined by California Customer Records Statute) |
| Recruiting details. Contact information and basic personal details (as set out above); professional details and employment information such as resume, references, LinkedIn profile, bar number if applicable. | We use this information to facilitate recruiting. | The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, namely assessing your suitability for a role with Hemmat Law Group. | Employment/Education Information |
Annex 2 – Personal information collected automatically
| Category of personal information | How we use it | Legal basis for the processing | CCPA Categorization | Previous 12-month disclosures |
| Information about how you access Hemmat Law Group’s website. For example, the page, search engine or advertisement from which you came, the time you access our website and how long you stay in it, whether you open or click the links contained on our website and advertisements, and other actions you take on our website. We also gather information, which may include Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and/or clickstream data. | We use this information to:
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The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, namely: to conduct relevant analysis to improve our firm generally and for marketing purposes. | Geolocation information, Inferences about personal preferences and attributes drawn from profiling, Internet activity | Yes |
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