Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

StoneBridge Legal Group may collect information that visitors voluntarily provide through this website, including information submitted through contact forms, consultation requests, email communications, newsletter subscriptions, or other interactions with the firm. This information may include names, telephone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and any information a visitor chooses to provide regarding legal matters, planning objectives, or requests for information.

Like most websites, we may also automatically collect certain technical information relating to website usage. This information may include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, device information, operating system details, referring websites, pages visited, and other usage data. Such information is generally collected to improve website performance, security, functionality, and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

StoneBridge Legal Group uses information collected through this website for legitimate business and professional purposes. Information may be used to respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, communicate with prospective and existing clients, improve website functionality, monitor security, comply with legal and ethical obligations, and otherwise support the operation of the firm.

Information is used only for purposes reasonably related to the circumstances under which it was provided and consistent with applicable legal and professional obligations.

3. When We Share Information

StoneBridge Legal Group does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

In limited circumstances, information may be shared with service providers who assist in operating the firm's website, technology systems, communications platforms, scheduling tools, analytics services, or cybersecurity infrastructure. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, court order, subpoena, governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of the firm, its clients, or others.

Should StoneBridge undergo a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to better understand how visitors interact with website content and to improve functionality, performance, and user experience. These technologies may collect information regarding website traffic, user activity, browser characteristics, device information, and general geographic location data.

Most web browsers allow users to control cookie settings and disable certain tracking technologies. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain portions of the website.

5. Contact Forms and Attorney-Client Relationships

Communications submitted through this website, including contact forms, email inquiries, consultation requests, or other online submissions, do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Visitors should not transmit confidential, privileged, proprietary, or time-sensitive information through this website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established. Submission of information through the website does not constitute legal advice, legal representation, acceptance of a matter, or completion of a conflict-of-interest review.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after the firm has completed any necessary conflict review and both the client and the firm have entered into an appropriate written engagement agreement.

6. Data Security

StoneBridge Legal Group maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While the firm takes information security seriously and implements measures intended to protect personal information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, visitors should understand that information transmitted through the internet carries inherent risks, and the firm cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

StoneBridge Legal Group retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain appropriate business records.

The length of time information is retained may vary depending upon the nature of the information, applicable legal requirements, ethical obligations, and the circumstances surrounding a particular matter or inquiry.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending upon applicable law and a visitor's jurisdiction, individuals may possess certain rights relating to personal information maintained by the firm. Such rights may include the ability to request access to personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of certain information, or obtain additional information regarding the firm's privacy practices.

StoneBridge reserves the right to verify the identity of any person submitting a privacy-related request before responding to such a request.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

StoneBridge Legal Group may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, professional obligations, technology, business practices, or website functionality. Any changes will become effective upon posting to this website.

Visitors are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed regarding the firm's privacy practices.10. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

11. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the firm's privacy practices may be directed to StoneBridge Legal Group using the contact information provided on this website.