American Immigration Lawyers (AIL) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
When you contact us, schedule a consultation, or engage our services, we may collect:
- ▪Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- ▪Date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship information
- ▪Immigration status, visa information, and travel history
- ▪Employment history, educational background, and family information
- ▪Government-issued identification documents (passport, driver's license, etc.)
- ▪Financial information for billing purposes
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- ▪IP address, browser type, and device information
- ▪Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources
- ▪Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- ▪To provide legal services and immigration consultancy
- ▪To communicate with you about your case and respond to inquiries
- ▪To prepare and file immigration applications and related documents
- ▪To process payments and maintain billing records
- ▪To comply with legal obligations and government requests
- ▪To improve our website, services, and client experience
- ▪To send you relevant updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with your consent)
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on:
- ▪Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
- ▪Contract: To perform our legal services under our engagement agreement
- ▪Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- ▪Legitimate Interests: To operate our business and provide quality services
4. How We Share Your Information
We maintain strict confidentiality standards. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you provide explicit consent.
4.2 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:
- ▪Document translation services
- ▪Background check providers
- ▪Payment processing
- ▪IT services and website hosting
These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.3 Government Authorities
We share information with government agencies when:
- ▪Filing immigration applications and petitions
- ▪Responding to lawful requests or court orders
- ▪Required by applicable laws and regulations
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- ▪Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- ▪Secure file storage systems
- ▪Access controls and authentication procedures
- ▪Regular security audits and updates
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors affecting retention include:
- ▪The duration of our attorney-client relationship
- ▪Legal and regulatory obligations (typically 7 years for legal files)
- ▪Potential legal claims or disputes
- ▪Your consent or request for continued storage
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- ▪Access: Request copies of your personal information
- ▪Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- ▪Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- ▪Restriction: Request limitation on how we use your information
- ▪Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- ▪Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- ▪Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously provided consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. Please note that certain legal and ethical obligations may limit our ability to fulfill some requests.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve functionality. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
American Immigration Lawyers (AIL)
Email: privacy@americanimmigrationlawyers.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Address: [Your Physical Address]
Acknowledgment
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.