Mehdipour Law PC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Firm”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.mehdlaw.com and when you interact with our legal services.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information about you in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Client intake information and case details relevant to your legal matter
- Payment information and billing details
- Communications with our office (emails, phone messages, consultation notes)
- Any documents or files you provide to us
- Identification verification documents
Information Collected Automatically
- Website usage information (pages visited, time spent, links clicked)
- Device and browser information
- Internet Protocol (IP) address and location data
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services and advice related to your case
- Communicating with you about your legal matter, fees, and billing
- Maintaining client files and case management
- Complying with legal obligations and court orders
- Processing payments and managing your account
- Improving our website and service delivery
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending updates about your case (with your consent)
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities
3. SMS TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATION
Mobile Phone Numbers and SMS Opt-In Consent
Your mobile phone number and SMS opt-in consent will NEVER be shared with third parties, affiliates, or any outside organizations for marketing or promotional purposes. This commitment is required by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) and is integral to SMS compliance. We only use SMS communications to send you case updates, appointment reminders, billing notices, and other information directly related to our legal representation of you. Any SMS communication you receive from us will be from our office number or authorized legal communication system only.
To receive case updates via text message, you must provide express written or verbal consent. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.
4. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY
All information you provide to Mehdipour Law PC is protected by attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. This means:
- Communications between you and our office are confidential and privileged
- We cannot and will not disclose information about your case without your authorization, except as required by law or court order
- Even after representation ends, we maintain strict confidentiality obligations
5. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) RIGHTS
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You may request what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain data uses (though legal service delivery may be affected)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny, charge different prices, or provide different quality of service based on your privacy choices
To exercise these rights, contact us at alex@mehdlaw.com with your request.
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
7. THIRD-PARTY SHARING
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with:
- Courts and government agencies (as required by law or court order)
- Expert witnesses or consultants assisting with your case
- Insurance companies (as relevant to your legal matter)
- Other parties to litigation or disputes (as required by legal process)
- Our vendors who provide services under strict confidentiality agreements
8. RETENTION OF INFORMATION
We retain client information for the duration of representation and as required by law or professional responsibility standards. California law generally requires us to maintain client files for at least six years after conclusion of representation. We will securely destroy information once retention requirements are satisfied, unless you request otherwise.
