Last updated June 11, 2024
## Privacy Policy
At Fil-Am Law Firm, accessible from [filamlawfirm.com](http://filamlawfirm.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by Fil-Am Law Firm and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at clientcare@filamlawfirm.com or call us at +1(941)263-8130.
### General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Similar Regulations
We are a Data Controller of your information.
Fil-Am Law Firm’s legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
– Fil-Am Law Firm needs to perform a contract with you.
– You have given Fil-Am Law Firm permission to do so.
– Processing your personal information is in Fil-Am Law Firm’s legitimate interests.
– Fil-Am Law Firm needs to comply with the law.
Fil-Am Law Firm will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
#### Your Data Protection Rights
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with similar data protection laws, you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:
– The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
– The right of rectification.
– The right to object.
– The right of restriction.
– The right to data portability.
– The right to withdraw consent.
### California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:
– The right to know what personal information is being collected about you.
– The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
– The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
– The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
– The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, you can contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy.
### Extending Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
Fil-Am Law Firm extends the rights provided under the GDPR and CCPA to all of our users, regardless of their location or country. This means that every user of our services has the following rights:
– The right to know what personal information is being collected about you.
– The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
– The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
– The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
– The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
– The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
– The right of rectification.
– The right to object.
– The right of restriction.
– The right to data portability.
– The right to withdraw consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy.
### Log Files
Fil-Am Law Firm follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
### Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, Fil-Am Law Firm uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
### Online Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools to better understand your use of our Platform and how we can improve them. These tools collect information sent by your browser or mobile device, including the pages you visit and other usage information. For more information regarding how these analytics tools collect, use, and share your information, please review the respective privacy policies of these tools. To prevent data from being used by these analytics tools, you can download and use the opt-out browser add-ons available through their websites.
### SMS and Text Messaging
We collect personal information, including phone numbers, to provide you with SMS notifications and reminders. By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages related to our services, such as appointment reminders, notifications, and updates.
#### Consent
By submitting your phone number through our online forms, account registration, or other methods, you agree to receive SMS messages from Fil-Am Law Firm. We ensure that this consent is obtained clearly and explicitly.
#### Opt-In and Opt-Out
When you add your phone number, you consent to receive notifications from us regarding your case and appointments. If you wish to opt-out of receiving SMS messages, you can do so at any time by sending an email to clientcare@filamlawfirm.com with the subject line “STOP”. For assistance, send an email to clientcare@filamlawfirm.com with the subject line “HELP”.
### Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
### Third-Party Sharing
We do not share any personally identifiable information with anyone else without your explicit approval. This includes your name, address, email, phone number, and any other personal details. We only share information that is necessary to fulfill the services you have requested or as required by law. Your privacy is our priority, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
### Information Sharing with Government Institutions
We only share information that is necessary with government institutions to comply with legal requirements and for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
### Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
Fil-Am Law Firm does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13, except when required for immigration paperwork. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
### Sharing Data with Docketwise
We share data with Docketwise ([docketwise.com](https://www.docketwise.com/)) to facilitate immigration processes to the United States. This sharing is conducted in compliance with our privacy and data protection standards.
### Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collected at Fil-Am Law Firm. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
### Links to Third-Party Privacy Policies
Our right to be forgotten applies only to information we can delete based on our access. For data shared with third-party services, please refer to their privacy policies:
– [Docketwise Privacy Policy](https://www.docketwise.com/privacy-policy)
– [RingCentral Privacy Notice](https://www.ringcentral.com/legal/last-update-may-14-2024/privacy-notice.html)
– [Calendly Privacy Notice](https://calendly.com/legal/privacy-notice)
Any further requests regarding your data with these third-party services should be directed to them. We have linked their privacy policies for your convenience.
### Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
### Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
**Fil-Am Law Firm**
Email: clientcare@filamlawfirm.com
Phone: +1(941)263-8130