Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/18/2025

The administrator of your personal data is:

Anna Kielczawa-Storey

Address: 2108 N ST # 4531 Sacramento, California 95816

Phone: +1-916-222-9344

As the data administrator, we are responsible for determining how and why your personal information is processed and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our legal services.

This Policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and professional rules of conduct governing attorneys in California, as well as and European Union data protection laws (GDPR).

By engaging with our firm or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various categories of personal information for specific business purposes. This includes identifiers such as your name, address, email, phone number, and IP address to communicate with clients and provide legal services. Professional or employment information, like your employer and job title, is used to assist with immigration or trademark matters. We also collect financial information, such as payment or billing details, to process client invoices. Internet or network activity, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, is gathered to improve website performance and security. Finally, sensitive personal information, like immigration documents, government ID numbers, or trademark ownership details, is collected to perform legal services and comply with legal obligations.

We collect information directly from you, through our website forms or communications, and from third parties such as government agencies, co-counsel, or public records.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Provide legal services to you
Communicate with you regarding your matter or inquiry
Process billing and payments
Comply with legal and ethical obligations
Improve website security and functionality
Maintain internal records and client files

We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

3. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to:

Service providers assisting with administrative, IT, or payment functions
Government agencies, courts, or opposing counsel when required for legal representation
Co-counsel, experts, or consultants involved in your case
Regulators, auditors, or professional advisors as required by law

All third parties must keep your information confidential and use it only for the intended purpose.

If you are an EU resident, our legal basis for processing personal information may include:

Performance of a contract: Processing is necessary to provide legal services to you
Compliance with a legal obligation: To fulfill our regulatory or legal duties
Legitimate interests: For the operation and improvement of our services, provided it does not override your rights
Consent: Where required, we will obtain your explicit consent

For EU residents, if your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms approved under GDPR.

4. Your Rights Under California Law

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the CCPA/CPRA, subject to legal and professional exceptions:

Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we collect and how we use it.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information, except where retention is legally required.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You may request limitations on how we use your sensitive personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services or charge different rates if you exercise your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing any request.

For EU Residents (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to ensure your data is secure, no system is completely foolproof.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fullfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal requirements, and maintain records consistent with professional obligations. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and jurisdiction.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Anna Kielczawa-Storey, Attorney-at-Law

Address: 2108 N ST # 4531 Sacramento, California 95816
Phone: +1-916-222-9344
Email: info@annakielczawastorey.com
Website: https://www.annakielczawastorey.com/

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