Introduction: We Value Your Privacy

We, at Ryan Griffith Law P.C., appreciate your privacy and believe that transparency to our clients regarding how we collect and use personal information is an essential element of our client-first philosophy. An advocate of the “little guy”, trust, integrity, and openness are inherent values in our approach. This Cookie Policy explains how our site uses cookies, which cookies we use, what information can be collected, what we do with the information, and options you have when it comes to managing cookies. Whether it be Sports Law, Real Estate Law or Municipal Law issues, we want our valued clients to be entirely comfortable and informed as they use our site and interact with us digitally.

Please note that this Cookie Policy may be subject to change at our discretion.

What Are Cookies?

“Cookies” are information that website servers store on your computer (e.g. your desktop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when you access a website. They are used widely to enable websites to function efficiently, enhance interactions with users, and provide information to the owners of websites. Cookies remember preferences, enable movement from page to page, and provide information that helps us to improve services and communications.

Depending on the circumstances and the jurisdiction, other tracking technologies may also be used (e.g., web beacons, set pixels, browser fingerprinting).

Reasons We Use Cookies on Our Site

Ryan Griffith Law P.C. uses cookies to support your overall experience, site functions, and analyze site data to determine how our visitors interact with this site. As a client-centered and service-oriented firm, we use these statistics to improve our services, provide a secure site, and serve relevant material to you as potential or current clients.

Types of Cookies We Employ

• Strictly necessary cookies – these are needed to make the website work properly for you. They allow you to navigate around the site and use certain features, such as accessing secure areas of the site, applying for services online or filling in forms (for example, a form to book a consultation or a request for further information).
• Performance cookies – these are used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This includes, for example, pages visited, time spent on particular pages and error messages. This information is used by us to improve how our website works and its usability. We may capture this data using Google Analytics or similar analytics services.
• Functionality cookies – these help our website remember choices that you have already made on our website (for example, login particulars or language preferences), so that we can then provide enhanced or additional functionalities. For example, if you book a consultation or fill in a contact request form, these cookies will help the site remember your information when you next visit.
• Targeting/advertising cookies – occasionally we use third-party cookies or tracking pixels to deliver legal alerts or service information to you via email or on other third-party websites based on your online activities and general locations. We may also use such cookies to help track the success of communications and any campaigns we run.

The specifics of Cookies Used

• _cookieConsent: Used to record your acceptance or rejection of our cookie policy and cookie reuse preferences.
• _ga, _gid (Google Analytics): Used to track and store information about site use; including number of pages visited in a session, time on site, and how you arrived at our site. Data is stored aggregated and anonymized.
• _contactFormSaved: Remembers form entry so it can ease your experience if you later return to complete the form and submit a request.
• _localePref: Used to store your language or region preference.
• _adLegalUpdates: Used to identify your response to legal news or service related banners (if you have elected to see marketing cookies).

We audit our cookie inventory periodically and make any adjustments as necessary to this policy.

Use of Collected Information

• Making your experience easier by, for example, remembering user preferences and login credentials.
• Analyzing your activity on our website and monitoring overall website traffic to help us make decisions around content, navigation and accessibility.
• Securing our website and providing protection against fraudulent Internet activity.
• Personalizing communications (for example, legal alerts, periodic newsletters, or court date and consultation reminders) if you have opted-in to receive these types of communications.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies related to digital privacy, data collection and storage.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as legal matter details, payment card information or confidential and privileged client communications.

Your Agreement to Use Cookies

You will find a cookie consent banner on the Ryan Griffith Law P.C. website which gives you the choice to either accept all cookies, decline all non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. Regardless of which of these you select, you are providing us clear and unambiguous consent to use cookies as set forth in this cookie policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” link found at the bottom of every page.

Disabling and Deleting Cookies

You can control the use of cookies on your device and have the power to accept, refuse or delete them. Most Internet browsers are configured automatically to accept cookies, but you are able to change the settings of your Internet browser, if you wish. Please be aware, however, that certain cookies may be necessary for the full functionality of our website, and if disabled, some features may be unavailable, such as booking a free personal consultation.

Cookies preferences can typically be changed in your Internet browser ‘Help’ screens. For further details please refer to www.allaboutcookies.org or consult your browser’s support documentation (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge).

Third Parties Who Use Our Site

We have engaged third parties to serve cookies on our site in order to enrich your experience and improve our services. For instance, we use Google Analytics to analyze our website performance and LinkedIn integration to safely allow connection to our attorney’s professional profile. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies, which you can find in more detail.

We do not allow these parties to use cookies for purposes such as advertising or other tracking unrelated to the services being delivered via our site. If you click on an embedded object or links to social media, these third-party providers may also store their own cookies and your activity on those platforms will be subject to their own policies.

Data Security Protection

We take your information security seriously. We store all information collected by cookies on secure servers with only a limited number of persons authorized to access such information. We utilize industry-standard protocols and safeguards, including SSL encryption, to ensure the safety of your browsing session and any information you send to us through our website. Our personnel receive periodic training on data protection policies and we assess our policies every year to maintain compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act and other applicable laws.

Cookies and Children

Ryan Griffith Law P.C. does not intentionally collect or maintain personal information from children under 16 years of age. Our website is designed for use by adults and legal persons seeking professional legal advice. If you believe that a child has provided us information through the site, please immediately contact us by phone at (510) 564-8552 or email us at [email protected] so that we may take the necessary measures to have such information permanently deleted.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may amend or update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The policy may change due to changes in technology, legislation, or in how we do business. We will post changes to this page and encourage you to review the policy periodically. Any material changes to this Policy will be provided through email or site-wide notification. You agree that your continued use of the Ryan Griffith Law P.C. website following any posting of changes or updates will constitute acceptance of such changes or updates.

Your Rights under GDPR and CCPA

• Know what personal data we are collecting via cookies and what it is used for;
• Access or request deletion of information related to your use of the website;
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personally-identifiable information (we do not sell personal information); and
• Make a complaint with the applicable supervisory or enforcement authority if you believe your data rights have been infringed.

We are a California business and comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and other privacy laws that may apply to us. For further details or to exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information set forth below.

Contact Us Regarding this Cookies Policy

When you have questions, concerns or requests related to our Cookie Policy or any other aspect of data protection safeguards, please contact us. Our staff members are standing by 24/7 to discuss your needs and make sure that you are at ease.

Ryan Griffith Law P.C.
1566 35th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
Phone: (510) 564-8552
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Ryan Griffith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-griffith-4914149/)

Got more inquiries? Talk to us! Consult via mail or over the phone for free personal counsel and file your case now. The company is prepared to assist, 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cookies

• No. Cookies used on our Site do not have access to, store or transmit any confidential information about your individual legal cases, matters or access to financial and other confidential information related to such cases. Such information is collected by us only if you personally supply it through the use of online forms and is governed by our Privacy Policy.
• Yes, you can still view most of our website if you refuse the use of non-functional cookies, but certain sites or functionality like online forms or consultations may be restricted without certain cookies.
• We suggest that you periodically visit this page for the latest on our use of cookies and options available to you. We may update this policy from time to time as changes in technology or law require.

Conclusion: We Promise Transparency

Ryan Griffith Law P.C. subscribes to uncompromising standards regarding privacy, transparency and client care. We only use cookies to enhance your site experience, protect our site security and provide the kind of reliable, client-driven legal services that had you choosing us in the first place. You are always able to control your own data, of course, and we are happy to answer any questions you have about cookies or your rights to privacy. Thank you for allowing our firm to stand beside you – on the Internet and in the courtroom.