Effective Date: [January 1, 2025]
This law office is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals and organizations we serve. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our mediation and arbitration services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information directly from you, your representatives, or other participants involved in a matter, including:
- Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
- Identification information (date of birth, government ID where required)
- Case-related information and documents you or other parties provide
- Payment and billing details (when applicable)
- Communications with us (emails, phone calls, submissions through our website)
2. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information only for purposes consistent with providing our professional services, including:
- Conducting mediation, arbitration, and related legal services
- Communicating with clients, parties, and representatives
- Scheduling and case administration
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
- Processing payments and maintaining records
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We may disclose information only:
- To parties and representatives directly involved in the matter, as necessary for the process
- To service providers (e.g., IT, secure document storage, payment processors) under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, regulation, court order, or professional duty
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, comply with professional obligations, and meet applicable legal requirements.
- Once services are completed and any legal or professional retention obligations have expired, physical files are securely shredded and destroyed.
- Electronic records are deleted or securely wiped from our systems.
- We ensure disposal practices are consistent with confidentiality and professional standards.
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information, subject to professional and legal requirements
- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
8. Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle personal information, please contact:
JC Gonzalez Attorney at Law APC
1014 South Westlake Blvd. #14-190
Westlake Village, CA 91361
jc@arbitratorjcgonzalez.com