This Policy governs the manner in which Equate Law, A.P.C. uses, maintains, collects and discloses information received from users (each, a “User”) of this Website.  As used herein, the terms “Website” and/or “Websites” mean Equate Law, A.P.C.’s internet Website domains including but not limited to equatelaw.com, capropertydamage.com, and myfiredamage.com, every page of the Websites, and all contents thereof, graphic representations, and links on the Websites, in existence at the present time or at any other time.  This privacy policy applies to the Website and all products and services offered by Equate Law, A.P.C.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Website, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Website. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Website anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Website related activities.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Website, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Website may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Website may not function properly.

We may collect certain information by automated means when you visit the Website and/or when you use our other digital products, such as how many users visit our Website pages and the Website the pages accessed. By collecting this information, we learn how to best tailor our Website to our visitors. We collect this information through various technologies, including, without limitation, cookies, server logs, web beacons and IP addresses. Cookies are a feature in your browser software that, when enabled, place bits of text on your computer’s hard drive when you visit certain Websites. We may use cookies to tell us, for example, whether you have visited the Website before and what content you may have viewed on past visits that may be of particular interest to you. Your web-browser may tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to be notified when you receive a new cookie, and how to disable existing cookies. Non-personally identifiable information collected may also include, without limitation, data about your device, browser, operating system, your IP address, general location information, page information, and the date and time of each request you make to Equate Law, A.P.C.

No Information Collected from Children

Equate Law, A.P.C. will never knowingly collect any Personal Information about children under the age of 13. If Equate Law, A.P.C. obtains actual knowledge that it has collected Personal Information about a child under the age of 13, that information will be immediately deleted from its database. Because it does not collect such information, Equate Law, A.P.C. has no such information to use or to disclose to third parties.

How we use collected information

Equate Law, A.P.C. may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

To improve customer service Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. To personalize user experience. We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Website. To improve our Website. We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. To send periodic emails. We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their experience. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Website.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Website.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others unless we have your permission or are required to do so by law.  By using our Website, you grant us permission to transmit and disclose your personal identification information to our affiliates and/or third parties who are necessary in assisting us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those third parties agree to keep your information confidential.  We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Website or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Website that link to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Website. In addition, these websites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These websites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Website, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy policy

Equate Law, A.P.C. has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on this web page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Website, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

This document was last updated on December 11, 2023