Privacy Policy

Clapp & Lauinger LLP is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website or interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable California laws. It also outlines your rights regarding your personal information and how to exercise them.

1. Information We Collect
(a) Personal Information
We may collect personal information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”) when you voluntarily provide it to us. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Case-Related Information: Details relevant to your legal matter or potential case.
• Employment Information: Information provided in connection with employment litigation or inquiries.

We do not collect Personal Information unless you voluntarily provide it, such as when you contact us, submit a form on our website, or engage our services.

(b) Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, including:

• Technical Information: Internet browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our site, and the referring website or advertisement.

(c) Information from Children
Clapp & Lauinger LLP does not knowingly collect Personal Information from individuals under the age of 16.  If we learn that a child under 16 has provided Personal Information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at the information provided below to request deletion.

2.  How We Use Your Information
We may use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

• To evaluate, manage, or represent you in a legal matter or potential case.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates.
• To process employment-related litigation or inquiries.
• To improve our website and services, including analyzing usage trends.
• To comply with legal obligations or defend our legal rights.

Non-personal information may be used to enhance website functionality, improve user experience, or analyze site performance.

3.  How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Information or share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may disclose your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: To trusted vendors who assist with our operations (e.g., IT services, data storage), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you as required by law.

4.  Your California Privacy Rights
Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the following rights regarding their Personal Information:

• Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising, but you may opt-out of any future sales or sharing.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at tzaayer@clapplegal.com or call (760) 209-6565. We will verify your identity by matching information you provide (e.g., name, email) with our records. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf, provided we receive written proof of authorization.

5.  Data Retention and Security
We retain Personal Information for six months after the final resolution of a legal matter to address potential follow-up inquiries or related issues. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.  However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to collect non-personal information, such as website usage data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising or targeted advertising.

7.  Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

9.  Contact Us
If you have questions, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or want your Personal Information deleted from our records, please contact us at:
Email: tzaayer@clapplegal.com
Phone: 760-209-6565
Mailing Address: Clapp & Lauinger LLP, 701 Palomar Airport Rd. Ste. 300, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Last Updated: July 7, 2025