Privacy Policy for Tofer & Associates

Last Updated: September 2024

Tofer & Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and informing you of our privacy practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, including Personal Information (as defined below), that we receive in connection with our business activities (“Business Practices”) and the legal services we provide (“Services”). Together, the Business Practices and Services are referred to as the “Business.”

1. Scope of this Privacy Policy

1.1 Application of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who provide us with information, including:

• Clients, prospective clients, and their agents or authorized representatives (collectively “Clients”) who have submitted consultation request forms or other information to Tofer & Associates, either electronically or in person, in connection with our Business.
• Contractors, vendors, and other service providers (“Service Providers”) to whom we may refer matters.
• Visitors of our website located at www.toferlaw.com (“Website”) (collectively “Site Visitors”).

We use the term “you” to refer to Clients, Service Providers, and Site Visitors, as the context permits.

1.2 Client Engagements

During the referral or engagement process with our firm, you may provide us with a range of information, including sensitive data such as medical information or identification details. The engagement letter and the attorney-client relationship govern the treatment of such information, along with this Privacy Policy for information collected prior to any formal engagement.

1.3 External Websites

If we provide links to external websites, they are solely for convenience, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

2. Your Consent to this Privacy Policy

2.1 Consent as a Site Visitor

By accessing and using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Website.

2.2 Consent for Non-Site Visitors

By providing us with your information in connection with our Business, you consent to this Privacy Policy. This includes submitting information related to case consultations or other interactions with us.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We collect Personal Information that identifies you as an individual, including:

• Name, address, email, phone number, Social Security number, driver’s license, date of birth, health information, browsing history on our Website, photos, videos, and device identifiers.
• Information such as cookies, IP addresses, device types, and usage data.

3.2 Online Activity Information

We collect technical information through our Website and analytics tools, which may be linked to your Personal Information. If not linked, it is treated as Anonymous Information.

3.3 Anonymous Information

We also collect data that does not identify you personally. This includes aggregated data used for marketing and operational purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide legal services and communicate with you about those services.
• To personalize your experience on our Website.
• To conduct marketing, research, and analysis.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and safety.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as legal services, marketing, and analytics.
• Third parties in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization of our firm.
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies, if required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Deletion Requests

You have the right to request access to or deletion of your Personal Information. Please contact us at litigation@toferlaw.com to exercise these rights.

6.2 Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the “unsubscribe” instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information using physical, technical, and administrative security measures.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our Website, and your continued use of our services will constitute acceptance of these changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at litigation@toferlaw.com.