Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Imbesi Law Group ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at lawilg.com (the "Site") or use our services.

As a law firm that focuses on employment law and securities law, we understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection. This policy describes our practices regarding personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Communication Content: Messages, inquiries, and other communications you send to us through our contact forms or email
  • Case Information: Details about your legal matter when you consult with us
  • Practice Area Interests: Information about which legal services you're interested in

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, and general location (city/state level)
  • IP Handling: IP addresses are anonymized before storage and are not used to identify you
  • Session Data: Authentication tokens and session identifiers for secure access

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we don't collect or use:

  • We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing pixels, or social media tracking pixels
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information unless directly relevant to your legal matter
  • We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes

We do use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve our website, but only after you provide consent. See Section 8 for details and your choices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Legal Services: To provide legal consultation, representation, and related services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and communicate about your legal matters
  • Website Functionality: To operate and maintain our website and its features
  • Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
  • Business Operations: To manage our practice and improve our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

4.3 Professional Services

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our practice, such as:

  • IT support and hosting services
  • Legal research services
  • Expert witnesses or consultants (with your consent)

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our practice, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure Storage: Information is stored in secure, password-protected systems
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our security measures and software
  • Staff Training: Our team is trained on privacy and security best practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% 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:

  • Provide legal services and maintain our attorney-client relationship
  • Comply with legal and professional obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Meet record-keeping requirements under applicable laws

Generally, we retain client files and related information for at least seven (7) years after the conclusion of representation, or as required by applicable law or professional rules.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and professional obligations)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. Please note that certain rights may be limited by attorney-client privilege and professional obligations.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies as described below:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, security, and legal compliance. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics (Google Analytics 4): Used to measure site usage (e.g., page views, navigation patterns, session duration) so we can improve our services. Analytics loads only after you give consent via our cookie banner or Privacy Center. IP anonymization is always enabled. Advertising features (ad storage, ad personalization, remarketing) are disabled. Data is retained for up to 26 months.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie banner or by visiting our Privacy Center. You can also control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

We use Google LLC as our analytics service provider, operating under our configuration described above. No personal data is shared for advertising purposes. For more information, see how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

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 under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Imbesi Law Group

1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10036

Phone: (646) 767-2271

Email: info@lawilg.com

For the quickest response, please use our website contact form. Do not email sensitive information.

13. Attorney-Client Privilege

Please note that communications through our website's contact forms or email may not be protected by attorney-client privilege until we have agreed to represent you. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through these channels until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established.