Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Overview

The Law Offices of Max H. Hacker, A Professional Corporation (LOMHH) has established policies to safeguard the privacy and security of clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and any other persons and entities that do business with this law firm. Our law practice relies on trust and integrity-the same core values that are embodied in our company’s privacy and data protection practices. This Privacy Policy sets forth our firm’s privacy policies for this website, the types of personal data which we collect, how client information is used, your rights to your own personal information, and what our law firm is doing to ensure confidentiality and information security. Your use of the website or services constitutes acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms hereof.

About Us and Our Commitment to Privacy

LOMHH, a boutique law firm with a focus on entertainment, digital media & creative industries, advises clients-creators, entrepreneurs, and companies-across California, New York, Colorado, and beyond. We are entrusted with the protection of sensitive business, personal, and creative client data. We take our duty to safeguard these materials seriously-not only because it is mandated by law (state and federal), but also because it is integral to doing business right and the way we ethically deploy our expertise. Our virtual office scrupulously complies with professional ethical standards of confidentiality in accordance with state and federal law, and we frequently evaluate our practical security measures-both technical and physical-to keep pace with changing technologies and privacy laws.

Types of Information We Collect

To provide our legal and business services, we may need to gather certain types of information directly from you and in connection with your use of our website and communications. The following are examples of the type of information that we may collect from you:

Information that Identifies You: Your name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, and other contact information.
Information about Your Professional Activities: Business name, title, role, information on company and background as it pertains to a matter for us to represent you.
Information about a Particular Matter: Materials concerning a potential legal matter, such as a contract, intellectual property portfolio, or formation documents for a business.
Payment/Checking and Billing Information: Where fees for services are paid through our firm, we would obtain billing addresses and payment information where necessary. We do not retain the credit card numbers for the payment of fees as part of our information collection and storage.
Data related to your use of this website: This would consist of information related to your experience with our website-its page loads, IP address, browser information, operating system, device identification, pages viewed or revisited-collected by cookies and/or internet analytics.
Communications: Our communications with you, including e-mail communications, telephone call records, or consultation notes.

We only collect the information we require to supply our services and respond to inquiries or improve our website and services.

How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, administer, and improve legal and other services tailored to you.
To communicate with you about the matter(s) for which you have engaged us, your inquiries, and interest in our services.
To verify your identity and eligibility for our services.
To bill you and invoice for services.
To fulfill our ethical, legal, and regulatory obligations including to check for conflicts and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
To measure and analyze how our website is used and to improve its functionality, security, etc., and tailor its content to your needs.
To send you newsletters, alerts, or information about our services that you have previously requested, or opted in to receive (and only after obtaining your explicit consent).

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to the professional relationship between us, or without providing you explicit permission, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

LOMHH does not sell or rent your information for marketing purposes. We may share information as follows:

Express Consent: We will request your express permission before sharing information with, or disclosing information to, third parties (e.g., professional advisors such as co-counsel or external business consultants).
Service Providers: We may provide information to trustworthy service providers (e.g., cloud-storage, billing processor, IT consultants) that assist us in operating our practice. Such service providers will be contractually bound to treat data confidentially and to use appropriate security measures to protect it.
Legal & Regulatory Requirements: We may disclose information where required by law, including in response to legal process, or where we believe that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law or professional requirements.
Business Transactions: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or other restructuring of a portion of our business, as a matter of course, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Such a transfer would often be subject to confidentiality agreements.

We will take all reasonable measures to ensure that any disclosure of information complies with applicable law and the highest ethical standards.

Information Security and Protection

We utilize a variety of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards put in place to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, and destruction of your information, including:

Secure office and protected data storage sites, in physical and electronic form.
Use of encrypted means of communications and data storage.
Continuous security assessments and technology improvements.
Restricted access to client files and confidential information-strictly on a need-to-know basis.
Confidentiality, data security, and ethical training for all employees.
Safekeeping of records which are no longer authorized by law or applicable ethical code.

However, no method of transmission or storage of information is 100% without risk. We routinely monitor and update our security technologies to adapt to new risks and vulnerabilities.

Attorney-Client Privilege and Professional Secrecy

As a law firm, LOMHH is legally and morally obligated to rigorously honor rules of professional conduct including without limitation our attorney-client privilege and confidentiality of duties. Any information disclosed to us during your consultation, with respect to advice being sought or given, will be held in absolute confidence and protected under applicable law. Your information that is privileged or confidential will not be revealed except to the extent required or permitted by law, or authorized by you in writing. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and confidentiality during and after our professional engagement.

Your Rights and Choices About the Information We Collect

We recognize your rights of access, correction, update, and/or deletion of your personal information, subject to our ability to comply with our legal obligations (and related professional duties) and retain certain records. If you would like:

to request access to the information you think we may have about you
to correct or update contact information or professional details
withdraw your consent with regard to particular uses of your data (such as correspondence with your individual marketing contact)
to request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you (in accordance with applicable law)

please email us at [email protected] or write to us at 3540 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439. We will do so in a timely manner, subject to applicable law and professional rules.

Website Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies in order for us to personalize website content, collect website usage and browsing information, and continually improve our website offerings. Cookies are data files that are placed on your device when you visit our website, and generally are used to:

Personalize your experience, such as remembering your preferences or whether you are logged-in (if applicable)
Track web browsing activities in order to learn about how you use the website so we can better anticipate your needs and interests
Monitor the performance of our website and some other standard security related functions

Cookies can be disabled through your browser settings, but please note that some functionalities or features of our website may be affected. We also may use third party analytic tools and services (for example, Google Analytics) that analyze information collected regarding usage of our website. These tools do not know the identities of particular visitors to our website and are used in order to assist us in making improvements to our website and offerings. For more information, you may refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Websites and Links

LOMHH may provide links to other websites or resources operated by parties other than LOMHH such as trade organizations, legal sources, and professional networks. LOMHH does not control the privacy practices of those external sites and is not responsible for how those entities collect and use your personal information. Consult the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit before deciding to disclose personal information. LOMHH’s Privacy Policy only applies to the collection or processing of information within LOMHH.

Record Retention and Preparation of Business Records

We hold on to client and visitor information only so long as necessary to meet the purposes for which we collected the information, to satisfy applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, and/or for legitimate business purposes. Variables such as the nature of your engagement or type of information, among others, will affect retention schedules. When retention periods expire, records are destroyed in a manner that prevents compromise to the information. If you have questions about our data retention policy, please contact us through one of the methods listed above.

Children’s Online Privacy

Our services and site are not intended for children under age 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from any such individual. If we learn or have reason to suspect that we collected or otherwise processed in the past a child’s personal information without parental consent required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), we will delete such information as quickly as is practical. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

International Privacy and Transfer of Data

Although our principal places of practice are in California, New York, and Colorado, we serve clients throughout the United States, and in certain cases, worldwide. By submitting information to us if you are located outside of the United States, you acknowledge that we will transfer, store, and process your data in the United States, as our data protection laws might differ from those of your country. Your submission of information to us constitutes your consent thereto. We will use reasonable efforts to treat such data in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Information

We process personal information on the following bases:

We process your personal information where we need to perform a contract with you (e.g. provide legal services or respond to your questions).
We process your personal information where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation as a law firm.
We process your personal information for our legitimate interests (where doing so does not adversely affect you, e.g. to improve our services, keep systems secure, and share information with clients).
We process your personal information where you have given us consent to process for a particular purpose (e.g. to send you marketing communications).

We do not use your information for any automated decision-making or profiling.

Marketing Communications and Opting Out

We may from time to time send to you materials, newsletters, or information on our services, developments in the law, and/or announcements and invitations to (or information regarding) events that might interest you. You may at any time seek to unsubscribe from receiving such materials or communications from us by using the unsubscribe procedures that we include in such material or communication or by e-mailing us at [email protected]. Unsubscribing will not affect your receipt of important communications regarding service-related issues (such as your engagement confirmation, bills, or changes in law relevant to your particular matters).

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time, to accommodate changes in our services, technology, legal reasons, and/or other factors affecting our operations. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the effective date at the top of this Privacy Policy and, where necessary, via other methods such as e-mail or website notice. Please review this policy from time to time to make sure you are aware of the most current version of how we protect your information.

How to Reach Us

Should you have any questions, issues, or requests about this Privacy Policy or the privacy practices of the site, please contact us by our postal address:

Law Offices of Max H. Hacker, A Professional Corporation
3540 Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen, CO 80439
Email: [email protected]

We take great pride in addressing your email and/or written inquiries immediately and swiftly resolving any problems or issues raised by you. You may also use our Contact Us page for further assistance.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA. Subject to certain limitations, residents of California have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
Request copies of particular pieces of personal information we’ve collected about you.
Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal limitations).
Opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: LOMHH does not sell your personal data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail to the address provided above. We may need to verify your identity in order to process your request.

New York and Colorado Privacy Rights

Residents of Colorado and New York have additional privacy rights under state law, including with respect to your right to access, correct, or delete personal information we may have concerning you as well as your ability to object to certain forms of processing. LOMHH will comply with all applicable state laws and will respect your rights. If you have questions or if you wish to make a request, please contact us at [email protected].

European Union Data Protection (GDPR)

LOMHH is primarily designed for clients resident in the United States; however, we are also aware of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for people residing in the European Union. If you live in the EU, you may exercise rights to:

Edit or delete personal data we hold about you.
Control the processing to which your information is subject.
Move your data to another provider, where technically feasible.
Withdraw consent, where our processing is based on consent.

We process EU data only to the extent necessary to fulfill services you request or otherwise to respond to inquiries. To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please email [email protected].

Security Breach Notification

As soon as possible after discovering a potential data security breach involving your personal information subject to this privacy notice, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with all applicable law and ethical requirements. The incident response plan establishes immediate steps that will be taken to investigate, contain, and remediate the incident, in order to limit risk of harm and prevent further data compromises. It also includes procedures for timely notifying affected individuals and others, as appropriate. We remain committed to transparency in the event of a breach and will instruct you on steps you can take following a breach to protect yourself and to limit identity theft or other harm.

Policy Updates Record

This Privacy Policy supersedes any previous iterations. Any previous policy is replaced by this one. This policy applies to all information collected by LOMHH in relation to our website and/or encompassing our legal business services and related matters. A record will be kept of significant updates for your reference. If you have questions related to past policies or changes to the policy, please contact us directly.

Your Acceptance, Acknowledgment and Consent

By your use of our website, communications with us, and use of our services, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in our separate Privacy Policy. You may not use our website or provide us with any personally identifiable information if you do not agree to the practices or policies we follow. Your continued use of our website or services following any change in policy or practice is considered acceptance of such change.

Disclaimer: No Attorney-Client Relationship Through this Site

The content available on this website, as well as this Privacy Policy, is intended to provide only general information about the Law Offices of Max H. Hacker, A Professional Corporation. Nothing provided by way of this website is intended to or does create an attorney-client relationship between any person and the Law Offices of Max H. Hacker, A Professional Corporation. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this website or by email. If you are interested in discussing legal services with us after review of these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy, please contact us directly. Information about you or your matter will be received only upon establishment of an attorney-client relationship. Please consult a lawyer for individual advice regarding your own circumstance.

Contact Us to Learn More

Your privacy and the security of your business is important to us, and if you have any questions or would like further information on the privacy and data security practices we employ, call the Law Offices of Max H. Hacker, A Professional Corporation, at 3540 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439 or send an email from our site. Contact us to schedule an appointment and see how we can protect your interests in this new and exciting frontier of entertainment, interactive, and digital media.