Privacy Policy | The Law Offices of Michelle R. Tepper PLLC

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

The Law Offices of Michelle R. Tepper PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us through our website contact form
Send us emails
Call our office
Engage our legal services
Subscribe to our newsletter or updates

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information related to your legal matter
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website
Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing legal services and responding to your inquiries
Communicating with you about your legal matter
Sending you updates, newsletters, or marketing materials (with your consent)
Improving our website and services
Analyzing website usage and trends
Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
Complying with legal obligations

Attorney-Client Privilege

Please note that communications through our website do not establish an attorney-client relationship. Information you provide through our website before we formally agree to represent you may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may limit certain website features.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or legal process
Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business (subject to confidentiality agreements)
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure servers and databases
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client files and related information may be retained in accordance with professional responsibility rules and applicable law.

Your Privacy Rights

General Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Object to processing of your information
Opt-out of marketing communications

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

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 their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

The Law Offices of Michelle R. Tepper
10 East 39th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (917) 270-1935
Fax: (888) 592-0678
Email: mtepper@tepperlawoffices.com

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