Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2/1/2025
At Joseph K. Githuku, Attorney At Law (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website—such as filling out a contact form, subscribing to our newsletter, or requesting legal services—we may collect personally identifiable information (PII) including, but not limited to:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information about your device and browsing activities, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and the time/date of visit
- Referring/exit pages
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for this purpose. For details on how we use cookies, please see Section 4 below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:
- Providing and Improving Our Services: Responding to inquiries, managing client relationships, and delivering legal services.
- Communication: Sending you information regarding your inquiry, updates, and, where you have opted in, marketing communications.
- Website Analytics: Monitoring and analyzing website usage to improve user experience.
- Compliance: Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in our operations (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email marketing) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: When required by law or in response to valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition, provided that the receiving party agrees to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through settings or add-ons. Please refer to your browser’s instructions to modify your cookie settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Requesting copies of your personal data.
- Correction: Requesting that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Requesting that we delete your personal data (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
- Objection and Restriction: Objecting to or requesting that we restrict certain data processing.
- Opt-In/Opt-Out: Choosing whether to receive marketing communications from us.
Opt-In Requirement: For any communications that are not strictly necessary for the operation of our website or the provision of our services, we require your explicit opt-in. For example, if you subscribe to our newsletter or other marketing emails, you will be asked to confirm your consent. You can opt-out at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8 below.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with our legal obligations. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the nature of the data, our legal requirements, and our business needs.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any breach of security.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the jurisdiction in which our servers are located, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided personal data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Joseph K. Githuku
P.O. Box 18420
Rosedale, MD 21237
Physical address:
4709 Harford Rd
Baltimore, MD 21214
Phone: (410) 849-9529
Fax: (443) 927-7316
jgithuku@410law.com
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is intended as a general guide and may not address all legal requirements specific to your jurisdiction or business operations. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified attorney to review and modify this policy to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
