California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Policy

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS NOTICE

This California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Policy (the “CCPA Policy”) describes how the Law Office of Virginia Clinkenbeard ("Law Office," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit our website www.lawoffice-vc.com (the "Website"), interact with us, or seek our legal services. This policy also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

This privacy notice section for California residents supplements our Privacy Policy and applies solely to visitors, users, and clients who reside in the State of California.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

This CCPA Policy governs our general handling of personal information. However, if you are a client of our Law Office, your confidential information is also protected by attorney-client privilege and our professional obligations under the California Rules of Professional Conduct and State Bar requirements. Nothing in this CCPA Policy is intended to limit or waive attorney-client privilege or our professional obligations to our clients.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device ("personal information"). We have collected the following categories of personal information from consumers within the last twelve (12) months:

A. Identifiers | Name, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, telephone number, or other similar identifiers | Collected: YES

B. Professional or employment-related information | Current or past job history when relevant to legal representation | Collected: YES

C. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)) | Name, signature, address, telephone number, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information when relevant to legal representation | Collected: YES

D. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law | Age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, veteran or military status | Collected: Only if relevant to legal representation

E. Commercial information | Records of legal services obtained | Collected: YES

F. Internet or other similar network activity | Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's interaction with our website | Collected: YES

G. Geolocation data | Physical location or movements | Collected: NO

H. Sensory data | Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information | Collected: Only if relevant to legal representation

I. Biometric information | Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics | Collected: NO

J. Non-public education information | Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution | Collected: Only if relevant to legal representation

K. Inferences drawn from other personal information | Profile reflecting a person's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes | Collected: NO

Sources of Personal Information

We obtain the categories of personal information listed above from:

  • Direct interactions with you (consultations, client intake, communications)

  • Your use of our Website

  • Third parties involved in your legal matters (with your consent)

  • Public records

  • Service providers

Use of Personal Information

We use personal information for the following business purposes:

  1. To provide legal services

  2. To communicate with clients about their legal matters

  3. To maintain required legal and business records

  4. To comply with ethical and legal obligations

  5. To improve our Website and services

  6. To respond to inquiries and requests

  7. To protect against malicious, deceptive, or fraudulent activity

  8. To ensure the security of our networks and information systems

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Courts and opposing counsel (only with your knowledge and consent or as required by law)

  • Service providers who assist in our operations

  • Legal regulatory authorities

  • Law enforcement (when legally required)

Special Notes About Information Sharing

  • We do not sell personal information of any clients or Website visitors

  • We do not share, disclose, or sell personal information of minors under 16 years of age

  • Any sharing of information related to legal representation is governed by attorney-client privilege and our professional obligations

Your Rights Under the CCPA

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

  1. The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it

  2. The right to delete your personal information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)

  3. The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell personal information)

  4. The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights:

Only you, or a person registered with the California Secretary of State that you authorize to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable request related to your personal information.

Response Timing and Format

We will confirm receipt of your request within 10 business days and respond to verifiable requests within 45 calendar days. If we need additional time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest

  • Secure file storage systems

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

  • Staff training on data protection and security

UPDATES TO THIS CCPA POLICY

We may update this CCPA Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new CCPA Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

CONTACT US

For questions about this CCPA Policy or our privacy practices:

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This website is an attorney advertisement. Nothing in this Privacy Policy or on this website creates an attorney-client relationship. Any information sent to us through the website does not establish an attorney-client relationship and may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.

Last Updated: February 21, 2025