Last Updated: August 15, 2024
This privacy policy provides a detailed explanation of the types of personal information collected, the methods used to process such information, and the specific purposes behind these activities at Genovese Law. It outlines the scope of personal information management practices, ensuring transparency in how personal information is handled during interactions with Genovese Law s services, which include legal consultations, case management, websites, and blogs. Whenever "Genovese Law services" is mentioned in this policy, it broadly refers to all legal services and digital resources offered by the firm, encompassing any online or offline engagement.
If you are a French expatriate residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) or in the United States, please make sure you read the EU and U.S. State-Specific Privacy Rights section below, which offers supplementary details regarding how your personal information is processed under applicable EU and U.S. specific states privacy regulations. It highlights your rights and provides clarity on how Genovese Law ensures compliance with these jurisdictions. We are deeply committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting the confidentiality of your personal information as a French expatriate.
Your Genovese Law Account
Creating and using a Genovese Law account allows you to access a secure, cloud-based portal that centralizes case management and service delivery. The personal information associated with your account includes your credentials, contact information, payment details, device and usage personal information, and activity history.
How Personal Information Is Used with Your Account: When you register on our websites, you will be required to provide specific personal details. A unique ID number will then be assigned to your account for identification purposes.
Every time you sign in, a record is created containing the date, time, service(s) accessed, your sign-in name, account ID, device information (e.g., IP address), and operating system/browser details. These records enable seamless service and improve security. Signing into your account unlocks access to features like secure cloud storage, payment processing, and personalized case management. For example, case files saved in your account are readily accessible across devices, ensuring you have important documents whenever you need them.
Using Third-Party Products: If you use your Genovese Law account to sign in to third-party services (e.g., Clio Manage, Zoom Workplace or Microsoft Teams), your personal information is shared with those services as outlined in their privacy policies. Shared personal information includes:
o Your account version number (updated with every change to your login details).
o Status information, such as whether your account is active or deactivated.
o Profile personal information, such as your name, username, or profile photo (if provided).
When making payments through a third-party service using your Genovese Law account, necessary information (e.g., name, credit card details, and billing/shipping addresses) is shared to facilitate the transaction. It s important to review the privacy notices of these third-party services to understand how they handle your personal information. By maintaining transparency and offering tools to manage cookies, web beacons, and account settings, Genovese Law provides a secure and customizable user experience.
Personal Information We Collect
Genovese Law gathers personal information through various channels during its interactions with you and as part of delivering its services. This information is collected to support a range of essential functions, such as ensuring efficient service delivery, optimizing user experiences, and tailoring communications. The personal information collected may be directly provided by you or obtained indirectly through your engagement with Genovese Law s offerings.
Direct Personal information Collection: Some of the information you share directly includes details submitted when you:
o Register for Genovese Law s legal services or modify an existing account.
o Sign up for online meetings, webinars, or firm-hosted events.
o Upload case-related documents through the secure client platform.
o Reach out to Genovese Law for inquiries or additional information.
Indirect Personal information Collection: Other personal information is automatically gathered during your interactions with Genovese Law s services and communications. This may include insights into how you use and experience the platforms, the frequency of engagement, and the effectiveness of our digital tools.
Legal Basis for Personal information Processing: To manage and utilize personal information, Genovese Law relies on several legal frameworks, often referred to as legal bases. These include:
o Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to the collection and use of your personal information for specified purposes.
o Our Legitimate Interests: When personal information processing is necessary for the firm to operate effectively, provided it does not infringe on your rights.
o Contractual Necessity: When personal information is required to establish, fulfill, or manage contractual agreements.
o Compliance with Legal Obligations: When processing is mandated to meet regulatory or statutory requirements.
By collecting and processing personal information in this manner, Genovese Law ensures that its services remain efficient, secure, and aligned with your expectations while adhering to relevant legal standards.
Personal Information Obtained from Third Parties: In addition to the personal information collected directly or indirectly from you, Genovese Law also acquires information from external third-party sources. This personal information is handled in accordance with the practices outlined in this privacy policy, ensuring that any additional restrictions imposed by the original source are strictly followed. These third-party sources may vary depending on the nature of the engagement and the circumstances of your case.
Key third-party sources include:
o Opposing Legal Counsel: Genovese Law may receive documents and information from attorneys representing the opposing party in your legal case. These materials are essential for case preparation and resolution.
o Courts and Legal Authorities: Personal information is often obtained from courts and court officers, including orders, rulings, and judgments that pertain to your case. This ensures accurate handling of legal matters and compliance with judicial directives.
o Communication Platforms: With your explicit permission, Genovese Law may access information from services such as email providers or social media networks. This is particularly useful when these platforms are part of your communication strategy or case-related correspondence.
o Judicial Auxiliaries and Other Professionals: The firm collaborates with a range of specialized professionals to serve your best interests. These include notaries, bailiffs, forensic experts, accountants, and other practitioners whose expertise supports the successful resolution of your case.
o Publicly Available Sources: Genovese Law may also gather personal information from open public records, academic publications, commercial personal information sets, or other publicly accessible sources. These resources are utilized to provide additional insights and enhance the quality of services delivered.
By incorporating personal information from these trusted third-party sources, Genovese Law ensures comprehensive case management while upholding strict personal information protection standards. This approach helps maintain the integrity and accuracy of the legal services provided.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
Genovese Law collects a variety of personal information to provide effective legal services, enhance user experiences, and fulfill contractual and legal obligations. The types of personal information collected include:
o Name and Contact Personal information: This includes your first and last name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other similar identifiers necessary for communication and identification.
o Credentials: Authentication and security details, such as passwords and password hints, are collected to manage secure access to your accounts and services.
o Demographic Personal information: This encompasses personal details such as age, gender, marital status, place of birth, date of birth, nationality, and preferred language. These details help personalize services and maintain accurate records.
o Payment Personal information: To process transactions, we collect payment-related details, such as credit card numbers, associated security codes, and other billing information necessary for financial operations.
o Subscription Personal information: Information about your ongoing cases, consulting engagements, or subscriptions to legal updates (such as blogs, podcasts, and vlogs) is recorded for service delivery and communication purposes.
o Interaction Personal information: Personal information is gathered from your interactions with Genovese Law services, including:
o Device and Usage Personal information: Information about your device, software, and service performance, including settings and configurations.
o Payment and Account History: Details of fees paid, outstanding balances, and other account activities.
o Browsing History: Records of pages you visit on Genovese Law s websites.
o Troubleshooting and Help Personal information: Information shared during support requests, such as the content of your communications, case details, or assistance inquiries. Phone calls, chats, or video sessions (e.g., through MS Teams or Zoom) may also be monitored and recorded for quality and compliance.
o Bot Usage Personal information: Personal information from interactions with automated tools, such as chatbots or third-party applications used within Genovese Law s services.
o Interests and Favorites: Information about your interests, preferences, or favorites, such as sports teams you follow or languages you use, helps tailor recommendations and communications.
o Searches and Commands: Search queries and commands entered during the use of Genovese Law s services, including interactions with chatbots or virtual assistants, are collected to enhance functionality and service accuracy.
o Images: Photos and related metadata information are gathered, for example, when you provide a picture of yourself during case registration or engagement initiation.
o Contacts and Relationships: Details about individuals connected to your case or consulting engagement are recorded to facilitate effective service delivery.
o Content Personal information: The content of files and communications shared with Genovese Law is collected and processed as necessary to provide legal support. Examples include:
– Emails or messages sent to Genovese Law, which are used to address inquiries and provide responses.
– Files uploaded through the secure client platform, used for team collaboration and service execution.
– Media such as photos, images, or documents processed within Genovese Law s systems.
o Communications: Audio, video, or text-based communications are collected when necessary to facilitate services. This includes emails, meeting requests, chats, or other forms of correspondence.
o Video or Recordings: Sessions or events hosted via Microsoft Teams, Zoom Workspace, or similar online communication platforms may be recorded for quality assurance, compliance, or case documentation.
o Feedback and Ratings: Information shared through surveys, feedback forms, or reviews of legal services or blog content is collected to improve and enhance our services.
By collecting this range of personal information, Genovese Law ensures that services are tailored, efficient, and compliant with relevant laws. Each category of personal information is treated with strict confidentiality and is essential to delivering high-quality legal support.
Categories of Personal Information Processed
The table below outlines the categories of personal information collected by Genovese Law, their sources, purposes, and recipients:
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Category |
Sources |
Purposes |
Recipients |
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Name and Contact Personal information |
Interactions with legal/engagement teams |
Provide services; respond to client inquiries |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
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Credentials |
Interactions with clients and users |
Provide services; respond to client inquiries |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
|
Demographic Personal information |
Interactions with clients and court filings |
Provide services; respond to client inquiries |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
|
Payment Personal information |
Interactions with clients and financial institutions |
Transact commerce; process payments; accounting |
Genovese Law s service providers |
|
Subscription Personal information |
Interactions with blog, vlog, and podcast users; third-party platforms |
Personalize and activate services; user support; accounting |
Genovese Law; user-directed entities |
|
Interactions |
Interactions with clients; personal information generated by Genovese Law |
Personalized services; service improvements; client support |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
|
Content |
Interactions with clients and users |
Provide services; client support |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
|
Video/Recordings |
Interactions with clients; publicly available sources |
Provide services; client communication |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
|
Feedback/Ratings |
Interactions with users |
Product improvement; troubleshooting |
Genovese Law and its service providers |
By aligning its practices with applicable laws and offering transparency in how personal information is managed, Genovese Law ensures that clients and users can exercise their rights while enjoying a secure and seamless experience.
Categories of Sensitive Personal information
The following outlines the categories of sensitive personal information Genovese Law may collect, their sources, purposes of processing, and third-party recipients:
o Account Log-In, Financial Account, Debit or Credit Card Numbers, and Access Credentials:
– Sources: Interactions with clients and users.
– Purpose of Processing: Facilitate service delivery, fulfill financial transactions, and ensure account security.
– Recipients: Genovese Law, its service providers, and payment processing entities.
o Medical or Mental Health, Sex Life, or Sexual Orientation:
– Sources: Communications with clients.
– Purpose of Processing: Use in case-specific court documents or legal filings.
– Recipients: Genovese Law, its service providers, courts, process servers, and opposing counsels.
o Contents of Mail, Email, or Text Messages (Not Intended for Genovese Law):
– Sources: User interactions with Genovese Law s services.
– Purpose of Processing: Inclusion in case-specific legal documents and filings.
– Recipients: Genovese Law, its service providers, courts, process servers, and opposing counsels.
Permitted Use of Sensitive Personal information
Genovese Law does not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond the following purposes:
o Performing or providing services reasonably expected by clients.
o Conducting internal operations on behalf of Genovese Law, including account maintenance, client service, court filings, verification, analytics, and storage.
o Collecting or processing sensitive personal information without inferring characteristics about the individual.
o Engaging in activities compliant with future regulations under U.S. state personal information privacy laws.
Therefore, we do not need to offer the option to limit sensitive personal information usage.
De-Identified Personal information
In some cases, Genovese Law or its service providers may process personal information in a de-identified state. De-identified personal information cannot be traced back to an individual without additional steps. Unless explicitly permitted by law, such personal information remains in this state, and no attempts are made to re-identify the individual to whom it relates.
Managing Personal information via the Secure Portal
For ease of use, Genovese Law provides a secure portal or dedicated tools where you can:
o Access and modify your profile and payment information.
o Update security credentials such as passwords or authentication methods.
o View and manage case-related documents and communications.
Handling Personal information Not Accessible via Our Portal
If specific personal information cannot be accessed, controlled, or updated using the secure portal, you can always contact Genovese Law directly. Reach out using the contact information provided in the How to Contact Us section below or through the available web form. Genovese Law will respond promptly, in accordance with legal requirements, to ensure your request is addressed within the applicable timelines.
By maintaining transparency and offering flexible personal information management options, Genovese Law upholds your rights while ensuring the highest standards of personal information privacy and security.
Browser-based controls for Personal information Management: When accessing Genovese Law s services through a browser, you have the ability to manage your personal information by leveraging built-in features designed for privacy and control. These tools allow you to customize how your personal information is collected and used.
o Cookie Control: Browsers typically offer settings to control how cookies are stored and managed. You can adjust these settings to limit, block, or delete cookies. Additionally, you can withdraw consent for cookies through the browser s privacy options, as detailed in the Cookies section of this policy.
o Tracking Protection: Modern browsers include tracking protection features that limit the personal information third-party sites can collect about you. By enabling these protections, you can block third-party content, such as cookies and trackers, from sites listed in a tracking protection list you customize or add.
Purpose and Legal Bases for Processing Your Personal Information
The processing of your personal information by Genovese Law is guided by various legal bases, ensuring that it is carried out responsibly and in compliance with applicable regulations, including:
o Your Consent: Certain types of processing occur only when you have explicitly agreed to the use of your personal information for specific purposes.
o Contractual Necessity: Personal information processing is essential for entering into, managing, or fulfilling contractual agreements, such as handling your case or completing a consulting engagement.
o Compliance with Legal Obligations: In some cases, personal information processing is mandatory to meet regulatory or statutory requirements, including assisting clients in exercising their personal information protection rights.
o Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for the operation of Genovese Law or its third-party partners, we carefully assess and balance these interests against your rights and freedoms. Personal information is only processed where the legitimate interest is not overridden by your interests.
Purposes of Processing
Genovese Law ensures seamless delivery of services while maintaining compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding the rights of its clients. Our purposes in processing your personal information include:
o Service Delivery: Your personal information enables us to manage and operate our services effectively. For instance, documents uploaded to our secure online repository are processed to retrieve, share, or handle them in accordance with civil procedure regulations or the requirements of our consulting engagement.
o Transaction Management: We process your personal information to facilitate financial transactions, such as billing for services, managing subscriptions, and ensuring smooth communication related to payments.
o Legal Compliance: We may also process your personal information, such as your contact details and credentials, to fulfill our adherence to applicable privacy protection laws, such as ensuring your personal information protection rights are exercised solely by yourself or your authorized agent.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Genovese Law utilizes the personal information collected to deliver tailored, interactive, and efficient legal services. Your personal information serves several critical functions, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible support and experience. Specifically, we use your personal information to:
o Provide Legal Services: We use your information to manage your case or consulting engagement. This includes keeping you informed, ensuring secure access to case updates, and sharing necessary personal information with authorized third parties directly involved in your matter. Additionally, your personal information is used to fulfill requests, such as processing transactions and coordinating with external professionals.
o Enhance and Evolve Our Services: Your personal information may also be analyzed to identify areas of improvement in our services. This includes optimizing existing features and developing new tools or processes that better meet client needs.
o Personalize Your Experience: Your personal information is leveraged to deliver recommendations and customized experiences, ensuring our services are as relevant and useful as possible to each client.
Beyond direct service delivery, your personal information is also instrumental in the broader operations of Genovese Law. It supports activities such as performance analysis, research initiatives, workforce development, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
We Do Not Share, Sell, Rent, or Trade Your Personal Information For Promotional or Marketing Purposes
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any of your personal information with third parties for their own direct promotional or marketing purposes. This commitment ensures that we use your personal information solely for delivering services and fulfilling legal obligations.
Whenever we need to share your personal information, we do it responsibly, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and our contractual obligations. This includes situations where we need to retain, access, transfer, disclose, or preserve your personal information. Examples include sharing case-related content (such as documents or communications with opposing counsel(s) or other parties) when it is essential to fulfilling our engagement or responding to legitimate legal processes. Such processes may arise from valid requests by courts, regulatory bodies, or other government entities.
In such cases, sharing your personal information is guided by a principle of necessity, meaning it occurs only in circumstances where it directly supports the delivery of our services, legal compliance, or a legitimate request requiring action in good faith.
Your Choice to Share Your Personal Information with Genovese Law
You maintain control over the technology you use and the personal information you choose to share with Genovese Law. When asked to provide information, you are free to decline; however, this may affect your ability to access certain services or features, specifically:
o Required Personal information: If the personal information requested is essential for the operation of a service such as participation in online meetings, access to blogs, or engagement in case management choosing not to provide it may result in restricted access. For example, without the necessary personal information, Genovese Law may be unable to fulfill its obligations or deliver the services you expect.
o Legal and Contractual Obligations: There are instances where personal information collection is mandated by law or is necessary to enter into or execute a contract. If you do not provide this required information, Genovese Law will be unable to establish or continue the engagement. For ongoing cases, this may necessitate the suspension or termination of services. If such a situation arises, you will be informed promptly.
o Optional Personal information: When the provision of personal information is optional, you can decide not to share it. However, opting out of sharing optional personal information may limit features that rely on personalization, such as tailored updates or recommendations.
The type and amount of personal information collected varies depending on several factors, including:
o Nature of Interaction: The context of your communication with Genovese Law will influence the personal information required. For example, personal information collected during legal consultations may differ from that gathered during event registration.
o Your Preferences: Privacy settings and individual choices play a significant role in determining what personal information is collected.
o Services and Features Used: The specific tools or platforms you utilize (e.g., secure client portals or subscription services) may require different types of personal information.
o Geographical and Legal Context: Personal information collection and processing requirements may depend on your location and the laws applicable in your jurisdiction.
By providing flexibility in personal information-sharing decisions, Genovese Law ensures a balance between respecting your privacy and delivering efficient, personalized legal services.
How to Access and Control Your Personal information
Genovese Law provides you with tools and options to manage your personal information and exercise your personal information protection rights. Whether through our secure client portal, online forms, or direct contact, you have control over how your personal information is handled. Your personal information privacy rights generally include:
o Withdrawing Consent: If you previously gave consent for the use of your personal information, you could withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.
o Access and Updates: You may request access to the personal information Genovese Law has collected or ask for corrections and updates to ensure its accuracy.
o Personal information Erasure: If applicable, you can request that certain personal information be deleted.
o Personal information Portability: You can request to transfer your personal information to another service or entity. If tools are unavailable to facilitate this, Genovese Law will provide support upon request.
o Restricting or Objecting to Use: You have the right to object to or limit the ways your personal information is processed.
These rights are offered not only where mandated by law (e.g., U.S. State-Specific privacy laws or the EU GDPR), but we extend them to all our clients regardless of location. However, there may be legal or contractual circumstances where certain personal information cannot be modified, accessed, or deleted, as permitted by applicable regulations.
EU and U.S. State-Specific Privacy Rights
If you are a French expatriate residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes the European Union (EU) member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden) and the following three additional countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, Genovese Law strictly adheres to EU Regulation 2016/679 of 27 April 2016, known as the General Personal information Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as all applicable French laws and regulations, including Act no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on Information Technology, Personal information Files, and Civil Liberties (commonly referred to as the "IT Law").
In addition to the protections provided under GDPR, Genovese Law complies with applicable U.S. State-Specific personal information privacy laws, offering specific rights to residents of certain states. These laws are designed to enhance transparency and provide greater control over how your personal information is collected, used, and shared. Below are the state-specific privacy rights applicable to our clients and Genovese Law News website users:
California: The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides its residents with:
o The right to know: You can request information about the categories of personal information collected, the purposes of collection, and the third parties with whom your personal information is shared.
o The right to delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
o The right to correct: You can request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
o The right to opt-out: You may opt out of the sale or share your personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
o The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information: You can restrict the use of sensitive personal information, such as financial personal information or health information.
Colorado: The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), provides its residents with:
o The right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of your personal information.
o The right to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of your personal information, and certain types of profiling.
Virginia: The Virginia Consumer Personal information Protection Act (VCDPA) provides its residents with:
o The right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of personal information.
o The right to opt out of targeted advertising or sales of personal information.
Connecticut: The Connecticut Personal information Privacy Act (CTDPA) provides its residents with:
o The right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of personal information.
o The right to opt out of certain uses of personal information.
These standards ensure the protection of your individual rights with respect to personal information processing, and that Genovese Law meets its commitment to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with all relevant privacy standards in the United States and the EEA.
To exercise these rights under any of these specific personal information protection privacy laws, you may contact us directly or authorize an agent to act on your behalf, using the contact information provided in the How to Contact Us section below. If you use an agent, Genovese Law will provide them with detailed guidance to facilitate their request on your behalf. For additional security, we may request information such as your country of residence, email address, and phone number to validate your identity before proceeding. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe specified by the applicable specific law.
If Genovese Law denies any of your above rights, you can appeal the decision by contacting our Personal information Protection Officer using the contact information provided in the How to Contact Us section below. If the appeal is unsuccessful, depending on your state of residence, you may file a complaint with your state attorney general, government privacy enforcement agency, or relevant EU privacy regulator.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small personal information files stored on your device by a website. These files allow a web server to identify your device uniquely and recall personal information to optimize your experience. While cookies often store strings of numbers and letters for identification, they may also store other information, such as your preferences or session details. Some cookies are directly placed by Genovese Law, while others may be set by third-party service providers acting on our behalf.
What Are Web Beacons?
Web beacons, sometimes referred to as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs," are small electronic files embedded in websites or emails. These are used to track user activity, measure performance, or confirm actions like email openings.
How Genovese Law Uses Cookies and Related Technologies
Cookies and similar technologies are essential for enhancing user experience, ensuring site functionality, and maintaining secure and efficient operations. Genovese Law employs these tools for several purposes, as outlined below:
o Storing Preferences and Settings: Cookies save your preferences and settings, such as language selection or accessibility options, ensuring they are applied consistently during your sessions. By storing your preferences, cookies prevent the need to re-enter them each time you visit. Additionally, cookies record opt-out preferences or consent decisions related to personal information collection.
o Sign-In and Authentication: Authentication cookies allow for a seamless login experience. When you sign in with your Genovese Law account, an encrypted cookie stores your unique user ID and the time of login. This enables you to navigate across pages without having to sign in repeatedly.
o Storing Information Provided by You: When you submit information, such as uploading documents or filling out forms on Genovese Law s website, cookies retain some of this personal information for convenience and continuity.
o Social Media Integration: Genovese Law websites feature cookies that enable interactions with our social media pages. These allow you to share content directly from the site if you are logged into the respective platform.
o Feedback Collection: Cookies facilitate feedback mechanisms, allowing you to submit reviews, suggestions, or other input directly through the website.
o Advertising: Genovese Law does not engage in interest-based advertising or use cookies to target you with personalized ads.
o Analytics: Both first-party and third-party cookies are used to analyze website usage and performance. For example, these cookies help count the number of unique visitors to a page or service and gather insights into how users interact with the website. This information supports continuous improvement efforts.
o Performance Optimization: Cookies assist with load balancing and other performance-related functions, helping ensure that the website remains functional and responsive. For example, they may collect personal information on page load times or system errors to enhance the user experience.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You can control your use of cookies through your browser s settings or by managing your preferences on Genovese Law s website. While cookies are crucial for functionality, disabling or deleting them may limit certain features, such as personalized settings or seamless navigation. Genovese Law remains committed to transparency, allowing you to make informed decisions about your personal information while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
Genovese Law ensures that your privacy is respected by obtaining your explicit consent before placing or using optional cookies that are not strictly necessary to operate the website or facilitate communication. These optional cookies are only applied if you agree to their use. Below are examples of cookies commonly used by Genovese Law websites. While this is not an exhaustive list, it provides insight into the primary purposes these cookies serve.
Commonly Used Cookies:
o _grow_session: A temporary cookie that tracks user activity during a browsing session. It helps maintain your session and login status, ensuring you don t need to re-login on every page. This cookie is automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
o grow_user_agent_id: This cookie identifies a user s device or session, aiding in session management, personalization, and analytics. It helps improve user retention by tracking engagement.
o clio_grow_support_id: Used by Clio Manage, the law practice management software utilized by Genovese Law, to track login status and manage interactions with support features. This prevents users from having to re-authenticate as they navigate the site.
o __cf_bm: This cookie differentiates between human users and bots, which is crucial for generating accurate usage reports on GenoveseLaw.blog.
o segment_anonymous_id: A cookie used for anonymous tracking of user interactions. It collects behavioral personal information to improve website performance and user experience without storing personally identifiable information. This cookie expires at the end of a browser session.
Third-Party Cookies: In addition to cookies set directly by Genovese Law, third-party cookies may also be used to enhance website functionality and services. These cookies can be placed by external companies during your visit to Genovese Law websites. Examples include:
o Service Providers: Companies contracted by Genovese Law to perform specific tasks, such as Google Analytics, may place cookies to gather insights into website usage.
o Content Providers: Entities delivering content, such as videos or news articles embedded on Genovese Law sites, may use their own cookies to manage and improve content delivery.
These third parties manage personal information in accordance with their respective privacy policies, which may allow them to collect information about your activities across various websites, applications, or online platforms. Genovese Law does not control how these third parties use the personal information they collect.
Types of Third-Party Cookies: Depending on the services or features used, third-party cookies may fall into the following categories:
o Analytics Cookies: These cookies track how users interact with the website, enabling both Genovese Law and the third-party providers to improve functionality. For example, analytics cookies gather personal information about the pages you visit, the clicks required to complete tasks, and other usage metrics. These cookies are solely for analytical purposes and are not used for advertising.
o Advertising Cookies: Genovese Law does not use advertising cookies, nor do we allow third parties to use such cookies on our websites.
o Required Cookies: Essential for basic website operations, these cookies enable critical functions such as login authentication, language preference settings, online payments, performance optimization, load balancing, and page load time detection. These cookies are mandatory for the website to function properly.
Where required, Genovese Law ensures that your explicit consent is obtained before placing or using cookies that are not strictly necessary for website functionality or communication purposes. Optional cookies are categorized based on their intended purpose, such as social media integration, analytics, or performance enhancements.
Ensuring Transparency and Control: By providing detailed information about the types of cookies used and offering tools to manage preferences, Genovese Law enables you to make informed choices about your online privacy. Cookies are designed to improve your experience while respecting your preferences, ensuring that unnecessary personal information collection is minimized. For further assistance or questions regarding cookie use, consult the How to Contact Us section below or manage your settings directly on the website.
How to Control Cookies
Most browsers are configured to accept cookies automatically, but they offer robust settings to allow users to manage, block, or delete cookies as desired. For instructions on how to control cookies, refer to your browser s documentation or settings menu.
When optional cookies are in use, you have the ability to:
o Consent to specific categories of cookies, such as social media or analytics cookies, while declining others.
o Adjust your preferences through the "Manage Cookies" option located in the footer of the website or other settings provided on the site.
It is important to note that some features of our legal services depend on cookies for their operation. Blocking cookies may result in limited functionality, such as an inability to sign in, access personalized features, or retain preferences. Similarly, deleting cookies will erase saved settings, requiring them to be recreated on your next visit.
Use of Web Beacons and Analytics Services
Genovese Law uses web beacons electronic tags embedded in webpages and emails to track user interactions and improve service delivery. These technologies help deliver cookies, count website visitors, and determine whether electronic communications (e.g., emails) are opened or acted upon.
Additionally, Genovese Law websites may employ web beacons provided by third-party analytics services. These providers compile aggregated statistics about site effectiveness by reading cookies or other identifiers stored on your device. While these analytics services can monitor your online activity across various websites, apps, or products, Genovese Law prohibits them from accessing any personally identifiable information (e.g., names or email addresses) directly from our websites.
To opt out of personal information collection by some analytics providers, you can use tools like the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, which prevents personal information tracking by Google Analytics.
Security of Personal Information
At Genovese Law, safeguarding your personal information is a top priority. We implement a range of advanced security technologies and protocols to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure of your information. Measures include:
o Controlled Access: Personal information is stored on computer systems housed in facilities with restricted access to authorized personnel only.
o Encryption: When transmitting sensitive personal information, such as credit card numbers or passwords, over the internet, we employ encryption technologies to ensure secure communication.
o Compliance with Laws: Genovese Law adheres to applicable personal information protection regulations, including those related to notifying affected individuals in the event of a personal information breach.
These efforts reflect our commitment to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of your personal information while complying with global privacy standards.
Where We Store and Process Your Personal information
Genovese Law stores and processes personal information in multiple locations to optimize service delivery, maintain redundancy, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. We ensure that all personal information processed is handled in accordance with the principles outlined in this privacy notice, regardless of location. Storage and processing locations include:
o Primary Regions: Your personal information may be stored in your region or in the United States, depending on the nature of the service and legal obligations.
o Global Personal information Centers: To enhance performance and redundancy, personal information may also be backed up in facilities operated by service providers such as Clio Manage, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox. These personal information centers are located in regions including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Retention of Your Personal information
Genovese Law retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Retention periods are determined by various factors, including legal obligations, contractual requirements, and user preferences. Key criteria for personal information retention:
o Client Expectations: If your personal information is provided with the expectation that it will be retained until actively removed, such as files stored in Clio s secure portal, we retain it until the case or engagement is closed. Active deletion is typically performed six months after the case concludes unless a longer period is required by law or client request.
o Sensitivity of Personal information: Personal information deemed sensitive may be subject to shorter retention periods to minimize exposure risks.
o User Consent: If a client consents to an extended retention period, personal information will be stored in accordance with their preferences.
o Legal and Contractual Obligations: Personal information retention may be mandated by specific laws or agreements, such as government orders to preserve information relevant to an investigation or litigation. Conversely, if content is deemed unlawful under applicable laws, it will be promptly removed.
By tailoring retention practices to the type and purpose of personal information, Genovese Law ensures compliance with legal requirements while safeguarding client interests. For further inquiries regarding retention policies, please contact us through the How to Contact Us section below.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
Genovese Law is committed to maintaining transparency in its privacy practices. This privacy notice is updated as necessary to reflect changes in:
o Client feedback or regulatory requirements.
o Service offerings.
o Personal information processing activities or policies.
Whenever changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of the notice is revised. If material changes occur, such as a new purpose for personal information processing that diverges from the original purpose, we will notify you in advance. Notifications may take the form of prominently posted announcements or direct communications.
We encourage you to regularly review this privacy notice to stay informed about how Genovese Law protects and manages your personal information. For additional questions or concerns, please consult the How to Contact Us section below.
International Personal information Transfers and Compliance with the EU-U.S. Personal information Privacy Framework (DPF)
Genovese Law utilizes Clio, a trusted legal technology provider headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, for tasks such as client intake, contact management, calendaring, document management, timekeeping, billing, and trust accounting. Clio asserts compliance with General Personal information Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles, which align with many aspects of the EU-U.S. Personal information Privacy Framework (DPF).
While Clio does not explicitly mention full compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF, UK Extension, or Swiss-U.S. DPF, its adherence to GDPR principles strongly suggests that its practices meet these standards. If you have questions or concerns about Genovese Law or Clio s participation in these frameworks we encourage you to contact us via the methods outlined in the How to Contact Us section below.
While other countries may not guarantee the same level of protection or offer a dedicated supervisory authority for privacy complaints, Genovese Law is committed to maintaining your personal information s safety through legally approved mechanisms. When transferring personal information from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland to countries that may lack an adequate level of personal information protection (as determined by the European Commission), Genovese Law employs robust safeguards. These include:
o Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Legal agreements published by the European Commission under Implementing Decision 2021/914 ensure your personal information is handled in accordance with EU privacy standards.
o Adequacy Decisions: For more information about countries deemed adequate by the European Commission, consult the European Commission s website.
How to Contact Us
If you have any concerns, complaints, or questions regarding the handling of your personal information, including if you wish to exercise your rights under U.S. state personal information privacy laws, such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information, you may contact us in the following ways:
o Use the web form available on our website.
o Email us directly at dpo@genoveselaw.com
For verification purposes, we may ask you to provide additional details to process your request, such as your country and/or state of residence, email address, and phone number.
We are committed to addressing all inquiries in a timely manner and will respond to your concerns as required by law, typically within 30 days. For unresolved issues or if you wish to escalate your concern, you may also contact a personal information protection authority or a relevant privacy regulator within your country and state of residence. For matters where Genovese Law acts as a personal information controller, you may reach us at the following mailing addresses unless otherwise specified:
o France: 40, Boulevard Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice, France
o United States: 8950 Canby Avenue, Los Angeles 91325, USA
For technical assistance or support, please contact us via email at it@genoveselaw.com. Our team is available to help resolve any issues you may experience with our legal platform or services.
French Law Instructions for the Management of Personal Information After Death: If French law applies to your situation, you also have the right to provide specific instructions regarding the management of your personal information after your death by emailing us at dpo@genoveselaw.com