Privacy Policy
Gallagher Sharp LLP (“we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide on our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you visit our website, including your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details if you complete a form to request a consultation or additional information about our services. We automatically collect some technical information when you use our website. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Website and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Website, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
The information we may collect includes:
- Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Website and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type and settings and information about your activity in the Website (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called ‘crash dumps’) and hardware settings).
- Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet or other device you use to access the Website. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system and system configuration information.
- Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Website. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. Note however, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information you provide to respond to your inquiries, provide legal services you request, send legal updates and firm news you opt-in to receive, and improve our website and services. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We and/or our third-party marketing partners may use the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. For example, when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our Website, subscribing to marketing or otherwise contacting us, we will collect personal information from you. You can opt-out of our marketing emails at any time (see “Your Rights and Choices” below).
Will Your Information be Shared?
We may process or share your data that we hold based on the following legal basis:
- Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests.
- Performance of a Contract: Where we have entered into a contract with you, we may process your personal information to fulfill the terms of our contract.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
- Vital Interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
Data Security
We utilize reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or data storage is 100% secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and collect anonymous usage data to analyze trends and improve our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights and Choices
You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. You may also request access to the personal information we have about you and request corrections or deletions under applicable data protection laws.
In some regions (like the EEA and UK), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. To make such a request, please use the contact details provided below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note however that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal, nor will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent.
If you are a resident in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here: https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
If you are a resident in Switzerland, the contact details for the data protection authorities are available here: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will post the updated version on our website and revise the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at Gallagher Sharp LLP
1215 Superior Ave., 7th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
United States
Effective Date: 6.11.2024