Effective Date: January 14, 2010
Last Updated: April 25, 2025
At Cho Law Firm, APC, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in compliance with California privacy laws including the CCPA, CPRA, CalOPPA, “Shine the Light,” and the “Online Eraser” law.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address.
- Commercial Information: Records of products or services purchased.
- Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, and interactions with our site.
- Geolocation Data: General location data derived from IP address.
- Professional or Employment Information: If provided voluntarily through forms or inquiries.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and manage services
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Communicate with you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Market our services (with opt-out rights)
3. Your California Privacy Rights
A. CCPA/CPRA Rights
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Access a copy of their personal information
- Delete their personal information (subject to exceptions)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at julie@thecholawfirm.com or by calling (949) 436-9090.
B. CalOPPA Requirements
Our website:
- Displays a link to this Privacy Policy on the home page
- Discloses how we respond to “Do Not Track” signals: We do not track users over time and across third-party websites, and therefore do not respond to Do Not Track signals.
4. “Shine the Light” Law
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email us at julie@thecholawfirm.com with the subject line “Shine the Light Request.”
5. “Online Eraser” Law
If you are under 18 and a registered user of this site, you may request removal of content or information you posted by contacting us at julie@thecholawfirm.com. Note: This does not guarantee complete or comprehensive removal of the content.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business, legal, or tax purposes, and in accordance with applicable laws.
7. Security Measures
We use industry-standard security protocols to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the new policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding your privacy rights or this policy, please contact us at:
Cho Law Firm, APC
1 Park Plaza, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92614
julie@thecholawfirm.com
(949) 436-9090
