Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy describes how Hudson Valley Law Partners, PLLC (the “Firm”) collects, uses, shares and otherwise processes your personal data collected on our website and in connection with our posts and other communication services (the “Services”). 

The processing of personal data in connection with client relationships is addressed in engagement agreements between the Firm and our clients.

Information we collect about you

You may choose to provide information directly to us through our Contact Us page on our website.

How and why we use your information

We will use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To inform you about our services, new legal and policy developments, relevant information in the industries we serve and Firm events.
• For analysis to improve this website, our Services and for market research.
• For other reasons, with your consent.

Please note that we may use or disclose personal data if we are required by law to do so or if we reasonably believe that use or disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or to comply with judicial or regulatory proceedings, a court order or other legal process.

The Firm will not disclose personally identifiable information about you to unaffiliated third parties, except in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Sharing your information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• We may share your information with entities that provide services to us. We require those entities to use the information solely for the purpose of providing such services for us.
• There may be instances when we disclose your information to legal advisors and public authorities, such as court and law enforcement agencies.
• If we make a sale or transfer of assets, or are otherwise involved in a merger or transfer, we may transfer your information to one or more third parties as part of that transaction.
• In addition to the sharing described in this privacy notice, we may share information about you with other third parties when you consent to such sharing.

Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies, which enable our website to work correctly, are automatically placed on your computer or device when you access our website or take certain actions on our website. To prevent these cookies from being placed on your computer, you may adjust your browser settings. Doing so may, however, result in reduced functionality of our website.

Nonessential cookies are only placed on your computer or device if you have consented to our doing so.  With your consent, the Firm may place these cookies on your computer to recognize you on return visits and to enable us to enhance your user experience as well as to collect non-personally identifiable information about you. We may also use services such as Google Analytics to analyze non-personally identifiable information with respect to the Services offered by the Firm.

Third-party Content, Functionality and Services

Some of the content and functionality of the Services may be provided by third parties that are not affiliated with the Firm. For example, you may choose to share certain materials from our website with others through services such as Facebook or Twitter. These third parties may collect or receive certain information about your use of the Services, including with cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. These entities may collect this information over time and combine it with information collected from different websites and online services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these entities.

Children’s information

We do not knowingly collect or store personally identifiable information about children under the age of 18. If you feel that information has been collected or stored for anyone under the age of 18, please contact the Firm immediately.

Privacy rights of European Economic Area users

Legal Grounds. We will process your personal data only (1) with your consent; (2) to perform a contract between you and us; (3) to comply with a legal obligation; or (4) where we have a legitimate interest in doing so, balancing this interest against your interests and fundamental rights. These legitimate interests are administrative functions within the Firm, marketing activities, and complying with your requests for information.

Access, Correction and Deletion. If you reside in the EEA, you may exercise your Personal Data rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through the contact information shared below. Specifically, you have the following rights subject to the exceptions allowed by law:

• To access your information
• To rectify or update your information
• To erase your information, subject to our need to retain certain information for legal or other purpose
• To receive a copy of your information
• To object to or restrict its processing

Users residing in the European Economic Area have a right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority for data protection in their country.

How we protect your information

We use physical, technical and administrative measures to protect your information against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification. While we strive to protect the information we maintain, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information that you transmit to us since no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

How long will we retain your information?

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements.

To determine the appropriate retention period for your personal data, we will consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period we will securely destroy your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Information Sent Via the Website is Not Secure

Any information sent to the Firm by Internet e-mail or through the website is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis. Any information you send the Firm over the Internet, either through the Firm’s website or via email is done at your own risk.

Sending Information Does not Form an Attorney – Client Relationship

Transmission of information from this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Firm. The transmission of the website, in part or in whole, and/or any communication with us via Internet e-mail through this site does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and any recipients nor does is create any obligation on the part of the Firm to accept you as a client. 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time, and we will make an updated copy of any such Privacy Policy available on our website.

Accessibility

Should you require any assistance with accessing the Website, this privacy policy, or any other materials, please contact our firm at the number below and we will provide any reasonable accommodations necessary.

Further information

Should you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or inquiries regarding your personal data rights you can contact us at (518) 828-5400 or at the address below.

Hudson Valley Law Partners, PLLC

21 North Seventh Street

Hudson, New York 12534