Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Introduction
Consilium Law LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at consilium.law (the "Website").
By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Important: This Privacy Policy addresses information collected through our Website. It does not address information provided in the context of an attorney-client relationship.
If you are a client of Consilium Law LLC, information you provide to us in connection with your legal representation is protected by attorney-client privilege and the professional rules of confidentiality. As required by the Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 19-301.6) and the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.6), we maintain the confidentiality of all client information and will not disclose such information without your informed consent, except as permitted or required by law or the rules of professional conduct.
Our confidentiality obligations to clients are more stringent than general privacy laws and take precedence where applicable.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our Website
- Send us an email
- Request information about our services
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Any other information you choose to provide in your message
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website address
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide information you request
- To evaluate whether we can assist you with a legal matter
- To conduct conflict checks prior to establishing an attorney-client relationship
- To improve our Website and user experience
- To send periodic emails regarding our services (if you have opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our Website.
We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access controls limiting who can view personal information
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of the information and our legal obligations.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
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.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us:
Consilium Law LLC
10490 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 600
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: +1 (866) 376-9135
Email: hello@consilium.law
Last updated: December 2024