Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [2024-03-14]
This Privacy Policy describes how NYIS Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our websites nyislaw.com (the “Sites”), and our related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing our Sites and using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could be linked to you (“Personal Information”). This includes:
Information You Provide Directly:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address. Case Information: If you seek legal services, we collect information necessary for legal consultation and representation, which may include sensitive personal details about your immigration status, family, employment, financial history, and other confidential data. Attorney-client confidentiality protections apply to this information. Communication: Records of your correspondence with us (e.g., contact form submissions, email, chat). Payment Information: If you make a payment, our payment processors (e.g., LawPay, Stripe) collect financial information. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
Information Collected Automatically:
Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our Sites, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Information from Third Parties:
We may receive information from business partners, marketing agencies, or publicly available sources to supplement the information we collect.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Information for the following business purposes:
To provide, operate, and improve our Services. To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you. To process your requests for legal services and manage your client file (if applicable). To send you administrative information, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt-out at any time). To analyze trends and user behavior to improve our Sites and marketing. To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or others. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing, payment processing). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify. Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or similar legal process. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred. With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. For All Users: You can always update your contact information or opt-out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at Here. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): The California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the CPRA, grants you the right to:
  • Know what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Request deletion of your Personal Information.
  • Correct inaccurate Personal Information.
Opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of Personal Information (we do not sell or share for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under CPRA). Limit the use and disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information. Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights. You can exercise these rights by contacting us Here. We will verify your request before responding. Nevada Residents: Nevada law (SB 220) allows residents to opt-out of the sale of certain personally identifiable information. We do not currently sell data as defined by Nevada law, but you may submit a verified request Here.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Sites are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our Sites and updating the “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us Here