Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/2/25

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Salzano, Ettinger & Lampert (“SEL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with selwlaw.com (the “Website”). This Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. state privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA), the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant data protection frameworks where applicable.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms or inquiries
  • Any other information you choose to provide
B. Information Collected Automatically
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
  • Device identifiers
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Website, analyze usage, and improve functionality. You may control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries and provide legal-related information
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
  • To communicate with you, including marketing communications where permitted by law
  • To comply with legal obligations and professional responsibilities
  • To protect the rights, security, and integrity of SEL, Website users, and the public

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, where such interests are not overridden by your rights

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who assist in operating the Website
  • Professional advisors (e.g., IT, compliance, or marketing providers)
  • Government authorities or regulators when required by law
  • Other parties with your consent

We do not sell personal information.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

A. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, or disclosed
  • Request access to or deletion of personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (SEL does not sell data)
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)

You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

B. EU / UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through selwlaw.com or via the contact information listed on the Website.

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.