Privacy Statement

Effective Date: April 2, 2026

As professionals engaged in the provision of legal services, Decipher Data Law is committed to protecting the privacy of confidential and "Personal Information" (information that directly or indirectly identifies individuals who may be clients, prospective clients, website visitors, or others who interact with the firm).

It has always been and remains the policy of the firm to comply with the rules of professional conduct, which impose a duty to preserve and protect confidential client information.

This Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, and disclose Personal Information in connection with our legal services and website (decipherdatalaw.com), and outlines the rights individuals may have regarding their Personal Information under applicable law.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect Personal Information when you:

  • Submit inquiries or consultation requests through our website

  • Subscribe to newsletters or publications

  • Engage our legal services

  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels

We may also automatically collect technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use Personal Information where in our legitimate interest to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide legal services

  • Send legal updates, newsletters, or event invitations (you may unsubscribe at any time)

  • Operate and improve our website

  • Comply with legal obligations and professional responsibility requirements

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, email marketing, or client management (subject to confidentiality obligations)

  • Co-counsel, expert witnesses, or consultants when necessary to provide legal services

  • Regulatory authorities or law enforcement when required by law

ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

Prospective Clients: Information you share during initial consultations may not be protected by attorney-client privilege if we do not establish a formal attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information until we authorize you to do so.

Current Clients: Communications for the purpose of securing legal advice are protected by attorney-client privilege and maintained in strict confidentiality in accordance with professional conduct rules.

COOKIES

We use cookies to provide website functionality and improve user experience. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies (such as a region code cookie) remain until deleted. We also use analytics cookies to understand website usage.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some website features may not function properly.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We maintain reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect Personal Information, including encryption, access controls, and secure cloud storage. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain information as long as necessary to provide legal services, comply with legal obligations, and fulfill professional responsibility requirements (typically 7+ years for client files).

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Personal Information may be maintained or accessed in the United States. For transfers subject to EU or Trinidad & Tobago data protection laws, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

If you do not consent to having your information processed and stored in the United States, please do not provide it to us.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have rights to know, access, delete, and correct your Personal Information, and to opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell or share Personal Information). Contact us to exercise these rights.

EU/UK Residents (GDPR)

You have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Other U.S. State Residents

If you reside in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with privacy laws, you may have rights similar to those under California law.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@decipherdatalaw.com.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under age 18. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Statement.

CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Statement or to exercise your privacy rights:

Decipher Data Law Privacy Officer
Email: info@decipherdatalaw.com


This Privacy Statement demonstrates our commitment to data protection and professional confidentiality. As a law firm specializing in data privacy, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of information governance.