1. Introduction
At Ferguson Law Group, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Consent Preferences Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, and provides you with choices regarding your personal information.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact information (name, email, phone number, postal address)
Professional details
Case-related information
Communication preferences
Website usage data
3. Purposes of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:
Providing legal services and consultation
Communicating about your case or legal matters
Responding to inquiries
Marketing and communication about our services
Improving our website and client experience
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Consent Mechanisms
4.1 Explicit Consent
By using our website or engaging with our services, you provide explicit consent for:
Processing your personal data for the purposes outlined above
Receiving communications from our firm
Storing your information securely
4.2 Consent Preferences
You have the right to manage your consent preferences. You can:
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request limitation of data processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request access to your personal information
Request correction or deletion of your data
5. Consent Management
To manage your consent preferences, you can:
Contact our Data Protection Officer via:
Ferguson Law Group designates Adam Ferguson, of Ferguson Law Group, 1886 THE ALAMEDA, SAN JOSE, CA 95126, T 408-296-3700
6. Types of Consent
6.1 Essential Consent
Some data processing is essential for providing our legal services and cannot be opted out of, including:
Communicating about active legal matters
Maintaining necessary case records
Complying with legal obligations
6.2 Optional Consent
You may opt out of:
Marketing communications
Newsletter subscriptions
Non-essential data collection for analytics
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information:
For active cases: Duration of legal representation plus applicable statute of limitations
For marketing contacts: Until you withdraw consent
As required by legal and regulatory requirements
8. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information, including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Secure access controls
Regular security audits
Compliance with data protection regulations
9. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your information with:
Legal counsel and necessary professional advisors
Service providers bound by confidentiality agreements
Regulatory bodies when legally required
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
10. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Provide personalized services
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via:
Website notification
Direct communication
Updated consent mechanisms
12. Contact Information
For any questions about this Consent Preferences Policy, please contact us
Data Protection Officer
Ferguson Law Group designates Adam Ferguson, of Ferguson Law Group,
1886 THE ALAMEDA, SAN JOSE, CA 95126, T 408-296-3700
Last Updated: December 1, 2024
