Website Privacy Policy for Ravi Ivan Sharma, P.C. ("Sharmalaw")

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of Ravi Ivan Sharma, P.C. ("Sharmalaw", "we", "us", "our") regarding the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information when you interact with us through our website, services, or in-person. Operating in New York, California, Massachusetts, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Sharmalaw is committed to safeguarding your privacy, adhering to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant privacy laws.

Personal Information We Collect, Why, and For How Long

We collect personal information, which is information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to you, under various circumstances:

  • Email Communications: When you email us with inquiries about our legal services, we collect your personal identifiers (name and email address) and any other information you choose to include in your message. This information is used to respond to your inquiries.
  • Office Visits: Upon visiting our offices, we collect your personal identifiers (name, email address, telephone number) and visual information through video surveillance for security and safety purposes.
  • Legal Services: In the provision of our legal services, we may collect personal identifiers, sensitive identifiers (Social Security number), protected classifications (veteran status, disability status), and sensitive protected classifications (race, ethnicity, gender identity) to comply with legal and ethical obligations.
  • Event Registration: When signing up for an event, we collect personal identifiers and professional or employment-related information to manage event attendance and communications.
  • Payments: For processing payments through our portal, personal identifiers and sensitive financial information are collected.
  • Employment Applications: Information collected during the employment application process is as outlined in our Applicant Privacy Notice.
  • Newsletter Sign-Up: Personal identifiers and topics of interest are collected for marketing communications, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.
  • Social Media Interaction: Engagement metrics from our Social Media Pages are collected to tailor content and marketing efforts.
  • Website Interaction: As you interact with our website, we collect information automatically via cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies for enhancing user experience and website improvement.

How We Share Your Personal Information

  • Within Sharmalaw: For the purpose of providing our services and maintaining our business.
  • Corporate Reorganization: In events such as mergers or acquisitions, personal information may be shared with third parties involved within the bounds of our ethical obligations to maintain client confidential information.
  • Legal Purposes: When legally required, such as in response to court orders or legal processes.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purposes, with your explicit consent.

Your Information Choices and Rights

  • Access, Correction, and Deletion: You may access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-Outs: Options to opt out of Google Analytics, email tracking, and marketing communications are available.
  • Rights of California Residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.

Do Not Track

We do not respond to Do Not Track signals as the uniform standards for such signals have not been adopted.

Information Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Ravi Ivan Sharma, P.C.
26 Broadway, Suite 1108, New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
(212) 537-5957

Last updated on September 5, 2024