Privacy Policy – Haslaws

Introduction: Our Pledge to Protect Your Privacy

At Haslaws we take your privacy extremely seriously. Your Trusted Legal Advisors understand that the information passed on to us by our clients is often sensitive and must be protected to the fullest extent of the law. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle any personal information which you provide to us when you use our legal services, visit our websites, or otherwise interact with the firm. It also describes how we maintain privacy, abide by all applicable privacy laws, and give you peace of mind when providing us with your information. By retaining Haslaws you are retaining a firm which takes great pride in both its quality of legal work as well as in the privacy of client communications and the proper handling of client data.

Who We Are

Haslaws (“We”, “Our”) is a legal services firm at 100 Park Ave. Fl 31, New York NY 10017, offering a full suite of services for individuals, families and businesses in our communities and surrounding areas. With over 10 years of services to our credit, our staff are experienced legal professionals committed to providing a full range of legal services in Family Law, Immigration Law, Contract Law, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation. Integrity, mutual respect and excellence for our clients are the foundations of all our work. We encourage you to contact us directly at (212) 329-1417 or [email protected] in the event you have questions or concerns about Our Privacy Policy and/or your personal information.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the collection of information by Haslaws through various channels, including our website (https://haslaws.com/), email, phone communications, in-person interactions, and any other means of communication concerning the legal services we provide. It is applicable to information pertaining to current, prospective, and former clients. Furthermore, this Privacy Policy encompasses the content and usage of haslaws.com by both website users and other visitors to the site. It is important to note that this Privacy Policy does not extend to websites or services maintained by third parties that may be linked from haslaws.com, nor does it apply to indirect sites or third-party services with which we are affiliated or from which we obtain services that may be utilized as part of our offerings to users of our services or website.

Information We Collect

In order for Haslaws to provide legal advice and representation, Haslaws gathers both your personal information and non-personal information as follows:

Personal information:

your name, address, phone number, email address
your date of birth and identification
the nature of your legal problem and details of your case and related documents
your financial and billing information
communication with Haslaws staff (e.g. email, record of calls and consultations)
other information provided by you as a result of the nature of our engagement with you

Non-Personal information:

IP Address/Browser Information (when you visit our site)
Cookies and usage data (See Cookies and tracking technologies)
Aggregated/Anonymised/non-identifying data for statistical purposes to improve our service

Our website will collect only the information that we need in order to perform our services, as provided by you, to meet statutory/regulatory obligations and improve the client experience.

How We Collect Information

Haslaws obtains information via the following secure methods:

Direct contact – when you speak or write to us directly by telephone, email, or online forms.
In-person meetings – when you meet with us face-to-face for an initial consultation or ongoing legal representation.
Website visits – when you interact with us online at https://haslaws.com/, or provide data through online tools such as a contact form, an appointment or booking form, or live chat.
Document submissions – when you send paper or electronic documents to us about your case, to identify yourself, to send a payment, receive a confidential report, etc.
From other individuals and entities – only with your permission (and as necessary to advance your interests) may we collect information from relevant third parties (e.g., public agencies, other entities, other relevant attorneys).

We only use collection methods that are lawful and are expected to protect your privacy.

Uses of Your Information

The information we gather is used for the following permissible purposes:

To provide legal advice, representation and support to your needs
To correspond with you about your case, appointments and other matters
To administer billing and invoices, and related administrative tasks
To perform conflicts checks and to ensure proper identity of our clients
To fulfill regulatory and legal requirements (i.e., AML/KYC)
For internal recordkeeping purposes and quality control
To improve our website, services and client experience
To send you information related to the law firm including legal updates, newsletters, notifications or an invitation to an event, if you have requested such material

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose personal information we receive to any third parties under any circumstances.

The Legal Basis For Processing Personal Data

Haslaws will only process personal data when we are under a lawful basis for doing so, including:

Consent – When you have given active consent for the use and collection of data (such as when submitting a contact form or accepting to receive communications)
Contractual necessity – When processing is necessary in order to enter into or perform a contract or retainer with you
Legal obligations – When processing is necessary in order to comply with applicable law(s), court or judgement
Legitimate interests – When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not outweigh your fundamental rights

Disclosure of Your Information

Privacy and confidentiality are vital to our practice. We will only disclose your information in the following situations:

To our lawyers, staff and contractors who need it to deliver legal services.
To the courts, regulators or other parties in the course of legal representation, and always in accordance with our professional duties and court rules.
To service providers who support Haslaws’ operations (like IT support, secure document storage or payment processing) under express confidentiality obligations.
If we believe that it is required by law, regulation or court order or needed for compliance purposes in response to a regulatory investigation.
If you are involved in a business reorganization or acquisition, as long as there are appropriate confidentiality protections.

We don’t provide client information to advertisers or for marketing use outside of Haslaws.

Confidentiality of Client Communications and the Attorney-Client Privilege

Haslaws as a law firm is subject to strict legal (including statutory) and ethical duties of confidentiality. Information given by our clients in the course of seeking legal advice is subject to confidentiality protections due to our status as lawyers and we will not disclose such information to anyone without your informed agreement, save in rarely occurring circumstances required by law (i.e. in response to a court subpoena).

Haslaws trains its staff on our obligations of confidentiality and undertakes strict protocols as well to ensure privileged communications are protected at all times.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and other similar tracking technologies to track how you interact with our site and/or services. Cookies are small data files placed on your device so that we can:

Save your preferences and other session information
Track traffic and usage of the website
Monitor website performance and functionality

We use session and persistent cookies, some of which are essential for site functionality and others to enable modules or analytics (like Google Analytics). You can change your browser settings to disable cookies, but then some areas of our site may not function properly. You can learn more about cookies by viewing your browser’s help information. For additional details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security: Safeguarding Your Information

Haslaws has information security measures in place to protect the information it holds against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure or destruction. Such measures include:

Locked office premises and restricted access to paper files
Encrypted data storage and secure cloud based software for electronic files
Firewall and intrusion detection systems on its IT systems
Regular security audits and staff training relating to best practices for data protection
Stringent password policies and two factor authentication for access on its internal systems
Secure disposal procedures for documents, both electronic and paper

However, we recognize that no system is ever totally secure. In the event of a data breach which may result in a risk to your personal data we will inform those affected without undue delay.

Data Retention: Duration of Data Storage

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve our purposes for retaining such individual data, for purposes of complying with applicable legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, resolving disputes and enforcing agreements. Subject to applicable law, the period of retention may depend on the nature of your legal matter in question. Client files are typically retained for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of a matter, upon which period they are securely destroyed or anonymized unless extra retention is required by law and/or requested by you.

Your Privacy Rights and Options

You have the following rights in relation to your personal information:

The right to request access to and receive information about the personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction and/or deletion of your personal information
The right to request restriction of, or to object to (some types of), processing of your personal information
The right to withdraw your consent to receiving communications or the use of your personal information at any time
The right to receive a copy of your personal information in portable electronic format (where available)

If you wish to exercise any of your rights please contact [email protected] or (212) 329-1417. We will consider and respond to all legitimate requests.

Children’s Privacy

Haslaws does not intentionally gather or seek personal information from individuals under the age of thirteen. In the event that we are informed by a parent or guardian that a child has provided personal information to us, we will promptly take measures to remove such information and ensure our adherence to relevant child privacy regulations.

International Data Transfers

While Haslaws has been established in the U.S., some of our service providers or technical solutions may process information in other countries. We ensure that cross-border data transfers adhere to applicable data protection requirements and that the necessary safeguards, such as contractual clauses or certifications, are in place to safeguard your information.

Links to Third Party Sites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. Haslaws is not responsible for the privacy practices or content found on external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party websites that you visit. This Privacy Policy only applies to information collected by Haslaws.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Haslaws may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in law or our business. If there are material changes to this policy, Haslaws will post the revised policy on our website and will revise the date at the top of this page. Haslaws encourage you to periodically review this policy to be informed about Haslaws practices with regards to protecting your information. Your continued use of our services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy means that you have accepted the revised Privacy Policy. You can always view the latest version on our Privacy Policy page.

How to Reach Us

If you have a complaint, concern or question related to this Privacy Policy, or with regards to your personal information, you may contact us at the following:

Haslaws
100 Park Ave Fl 31
New York NY 10017
Phone: (212) 329-1417
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://haslaws.com/

We will make every effort to read and respond to your request in order to facilitate your experience and protect you every step of the way. For more ways to get in touch, please visit our Contact Us page.

Complaints and Enforcement

If you think that your privacy rights are being infringed or are dissatisfied with the manner in which we handled information, you may contact us at [email protected] or (212) 329-1417. We will investigate all complaints and take steps to resolve issues of concern as we deem appropriate. You may also have a right to complain to state regulatory authorities that oversee the enforcement of privacy and consumer protection issues such as the state bar association or data protection agency.

Your Role in Respecting Privacy

While Haslaws will take all reasonable measures to protect your data, you can also help us by taking steps to protect your privacy. We recommend that you:

use strong and unique passwords for all of your online accounts
do not share sensitive information over unsecured media
report any suspected misuse of your information or account to us immediately
ensure your contact information is current so we can reach you with updates critical to your interests

We work best in partnership with our clients to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information.

Your Trust is our Vital Asset

Here at Haslaws, we focus on building trust through transparency, hard work, and undivided attention to your needs. Our Privacy Policy reflects this commitment. As your Trusted Legal Advisors, we will safeguard your information, and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality throughout our legal representation. Should you wish to ask questions or discuss this policy further, please do not hesitate to reach out-your Privacy is as important to us as your success.