Geffon & Associates Privacy Policy

At Geffon & Associates and our affiliates ("GA", "we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") outlines what data we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and your choices regarding your information. This policy applies to data collected through our website https://geffonassociates.com and any other webpages linking to this policy (collectively, the "Site"), our email communications, social media, offline interactions, and any other related services (collectively, the "Platform").

TYPES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The information we gather varies based on the services you request and the nature of your legal matters. Here are some categories of personal information we may collect:

Categories and Examples

1. Contact and Demographic Information
   • Details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, job title, and organization.
   • Identifiers like client ID, username, IP address, device ID, and other online identifiers collected automatically.
   • Demographic details such as date of birth and general location (city, state, geographic area).
2. Sensitive Information
   • Government ID numbers including Social Security number, driver's license, passport number, etc.
   • Financial data like bank account numbers, insurance policy details, invoices, and payment information.
   • Medical records including doctor's notes, treatment plans, medical conditions, prescriptions, insurance documentation, and visit details.
3. Sensory Data
   • Recordings of calls to our customer service team.
   • Audio recordings, photos, videos, or similar data that may be part of a legal case.
4. Commercial and Transactional Information
   • Details about your legal case, settlements, or other payments.
   • Account information such as username, password, and information stored or transmitted in your profile.
   • Communications, including emails and confidential attorney-client communications.
5. Internet or Network Activity
   • Online activity data like pages viewed, time spent on a page, navigation paths, access times, and other online behaviors.
   • Device information, including operating system, browser type, screen resolution, and general location.
6. Professional or Employment Information
   • Job application details like your resume, background checks, references, and employment history.
   • Current or past job titles, roles, employer information, and other professional details.
7. Educational Information
   • Academic records, transcripts, and education history.
8. Profile Data
   • Inferences about preferences, characteristics, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, and aptitudes.

HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

We obtain the above categories of personal information from various sources, including:

1. Information You Provide Directly
   • When you use our Platform, contact us, create an account, apply for a job, or interact with us in any way.
2. Automated Information Collection
   • We and our third-party partners use technologies like cookies, log files, tracking pixels, and analytic tools to collect data automatically. This includes online identifiers, device data, and online activity details.
     • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember user preferences, facilitate online advertising, and enhance security. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.
     • Pixels: Also known as web beacons, these are used to track whether a webpage or email was accessed and to compile usage statistics.
3. Information from Third Parties
   • We may receive personal information from business partners, public sources, social media, other parties involved in your legal matters, and referral sources.
4. Information Collected In Person
   • Personal information collected during in-person meetings, consultations, or other interactions.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

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

1. Providing and Enhancing Our Services
   • To respond to your requests, provide legal services, manage your account, and improve our Platform.
2. Marketing and Communications
   • To send you newsletters, legal updates, event information, and marketing communications.
3. Research and Development
   • To analyze usage trends, improve our Platform, and develop new features. We may use anonymized data for business purposes.
4. Hiring and Employment
   • To process job applications, conduct background checks, and manage hiring processes.
5. Compliance and Safety
   • To enforce our terms, comply with legal obligations, protect our rights and property, and ensure safety and security.
6. Interest-Based Advertising
   • To display relevant ads on our Platform and other sites, using cookies and similar technologies to track your online activity and preferences.

SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with:

1. Service Providers
   • Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as web hosting, mailing, analytics, and IT services. These providers have limited access to your information to perform their functions.
2. Law Firms and Lawyers
   • With your permission, we may share information with other law firms or lawyers involved in your case.
3. Authorities and Legal Obligations
   • To comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes, and to protect our rights and property.
4. Business Transactions
   • In connection with business transactions like mergers, acquisitions, or sales of assets, where your information may be transferred.
5. Advertising Partners
   • To display targeted ads based on your preferences and online activities.
6. Professional Advisors
   • Lawyers, bankers, auditors, and insurers who provide services to us.
7. Affiliates
   • Companies under common control with us, for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
8. With Your Consent
   • Any other sharing of your information will be done with your consent.

YOUR CHOICES

1. Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
   • To stop receiving marketing emails, follow the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contact us at [admin@geffonassociates.com]. It may take up to 10 days to process your request.
2. Text Messages
   • To opt-out of SMS communications, reply STOP to the message or email us at [admin@geffonassociates.com].
3. Cookies
   • Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform.
4. Advertising Choices
   • Opt-out of interest-based advertising through the NAI and DAA websites or manage your preferences in your device settings. Note that you may still see non-targeted ads.

INFORMATION SECURITY

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. We are not responsible for the security of information transmitted over networks we do not control.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or social media features linked from our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

DO NOT TRACK

We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. For more information about DNT, visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Geffon & Associates is based in the United States. By using our Platform, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States and other countries where we operate.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. This section outlines those rights and how to exercise them:

1. Access and Data Portability
   • Request details about the personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
2. Deletion Rights
   • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
3. Opt-Out of Sales
   • If we sell your personal information, you can opt-out.
4. Non-Discrimination
   • You have the right to exercise these rights without facing discrimination.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at admin@geffonassociates.com or call us at 305.501.1567. Provide sufficient information to verify your identity and describe your request in detail.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on our Site, and the "Last Updated" date will indicate the latest revision. By continuing to use our Platform, you agree to the updated policy.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or GA’s information privacy practices, please contact us at:

• E-mail: admin@geffonlaw.com
• Telephone: 305.501.1567
• Mail: Geffon & Associates, Attn: Privacy Policy, 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 12-L, Miami Beach, FL 33139