Privacy Policy – OCWM Law

Introduction to OCWM Law’s Privacy Commitment

“The lawyers at OCWM Law understand that privacy is a cornerstone of trust in the legal profession. As Your Trusted Legal Resource, the privacy of your personal information is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy governs how OCWM Law collects, uses, stores, and protects user information via our website. Our policies are transparent, legally sound, and empower you and your legal expertise. Practicing attorneys, law students, and persons searching for legal news sources all deserve to know how their information is stored and used. When using OCWM Law services you will need to consent to these practices as described in our Privacy Policy.”

Who We Are

“OCWM Law is a legal reference portal developed by an experienced and devoted team of legal professionals. We support the U.S. legal community with access to a broad database of articles, case studies, expert opinion pieces, as well as in-depth coverage of court rulings and legislative progress. Our goal is to enable informed decisions through accessible, accurate, and timely legal information. The privacy and security of the site’s user(s) are paramount while we collect limited information about user(s). Users may reach us at [email protected] (email), (904) 542-7585 (phone), 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 85, Jacksonville FL 32256 (mail).”

Scope of This Privacy Policy

“This Privacy Policy governs your use of the OCWM Law website (https://ocwmlaw.com/) and any related services provided through our email newsletter or web-based resources, regardless of whether you are a visitor or a subscriber (collectively, users). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites or services that you may access from our website. You should review the terms of privacy practices of all third-party sites and web services before using them.”

Information We Collect

We obtain information in order to provide and improve our services, protect the security of our Site, and present you with relevant legal developments. To do so, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information about you that can identify you as an individual, such as: Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number (we only collect this from you if you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you subscribe to our blog or contact us).
Information about your professional background, objective or practice area (we only collect this information when you voluntarily create a profile for yourself, request alerts based on particular interests or subscribe to a practice area).
Information about your use of our Site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Cookies and similar technologies.

We do not knowingly request or receive personal data from children under the age of 13. If you are aware that a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us.

How We Use Your Information

OCWM Law uses collected information for the following purposes to better provide and improve our legal content:

To offer access to articles, news, and specialty legal knowledge that would be of most interest to you.
To customize your user experience, for example, remembering your preferences or showing content towards a specific practice area.
To administer newsletter subscriptions, such as delivering relevant content, legal news, and insights straight to your inbox.
To notify you regarding questions, feedback or other concerns.
To analyze website usage and performance to improve our site and content services.
To maintain the security and integrity of our website and to avoid fraudulent activity.
To satisfy regulatory obligations and/or respond to legal requests.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

OCWM Law uses and processes your personal information under the following legal bases:

Consent. We process your personal information, with your permission, when you submit information voluntarily (i.e., by subscribing to our email newsletter).
Legitimate Interest. We process your personal information with legitimate interest to improve our services, personalize your experience on our website, and ensure our website’s security. Our legitimate interests do not override your privacy interests.
Legal Obligation. We may process and disclose your personal information to comply with your applicable laws, regulations, or judicial proceedings.

If you want us to withdraw our processing of your personal information at any time, please email us at [email protected].

Newsletter and Communications

Signing up to receive the OCWM Law newsletter is entirely optional. Subscribers’ email addresses and (if provided) names and work-related details will be gathered for the purpose of providing newsletters containing timely information about the law. Unsubscribing by following the link to be found in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly is permitted. Subscribers’ email addresses and other contact details will not be made available to, sold or otherwise passed on to third parties. All communication will be relevant, informative and respectful of subscribers’ stated preferences with respect to frequency of communication.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

“OCWM Law employs cookie files and other similar tracking technologies to help us better understand your usage of the online platform and keep your web experience seamless. Cookies are small pieces of data that can be stored on your computer or device. We use cookies to recognize you, analyze website usage, and track performance.

We may also use the following types of cookies:

Basic Cookies: Essential for basic website functionality.
Analytic Cookies: Used for measuring and analyzing how visitors use the site.
Preference Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and choices enabling personalized content.

You may adjust tracking settings through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies can impact the functionality of the website.

How We Share Your Information

OCWM Law uses your information responsibly and does not share personal data without your consent. We do not lease, rent or sell your data to third-parties. Your information may be shared in the following ways:

Service Providers: Third-party providers we work with that help us operate our businesses (e.g., hosting a website or delivering email communications) may use your data solely to complete assigned tasks and are under an obligation to safeguard your information.
Legal Requirements: Your information may be released if we believe in good faith that the disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation or legal process.
Business Transfers: Your information may be transferred during a merger, acquisition or reorganization; however, such information remains subject to the protections in this policy.

Service providers to whom your information may be disclosed are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the data.

Data Storage and Security

The protection of your personal information is important to us. OCWM Law utilizes industry standard security measures to protect the information that you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. These include:

Hosted secure servers that are protected through firewalls and intrusion detection systems;
Encryption of data transmissions by Secure Socket Layer technology;
Restriction of personal information access to only authorized personnel;
Security audits, and vulnerability assessments.

Although we go to great lengths to protect your information, there is no absolute guarantee in secure data transmission or storage. Accordingly, before accessing your personal information, we ask our users to use reasonable discretion and to report immediately to us at [email protected] if you become aware of any unauthorized use.

Data Retention and Deletion

OCWM Law retains personal information only as long as necessary to accomplish the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as necessary to comply with a legal obligation. We regularly review how long we retain data to make sure that we don’t keep information for longer than required.

Newsletter Subscribers: Contact details are kept for the duration of your subscription. You can request deletion at any time.
Website analytics: Usage information is maintained for a limited period for analytic purposes and site enhancement.
Compliance: Information may be retained as required to comply with legal, tax or regulatory obligations.

Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised. If you wish to have your personal information deleted, please e-mail [email protected].

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

We are committed to giving you control over your personal information. Subject to your local laws, your rights include:

Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
Correction: To request updates or corrections to your personal information;
Deletion: To ask that we delete your personal data subject to legal retention obligations you have agreed;
Restriction: To ask us to stop processing your personal data as required in certain circumstances;
Objection: To object to certain types of data processing such as direct marketing; and
Portability: To request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise your rights, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond to any such request in accordance with applicable law.

International Users

While OCWM Law is primarily a United States legal practice, the website materials and online services are available throughout the world. If you are accessing this website from outside the United States (“United States”), you understand and consent to (1) the information you provide may be transferred to, stored within, and processed in the United States; (2) your use of our website constitutes consent to the transfer of any data you provide to us in the United States in accordance with our privacy policy which includes our disclaimer on data protection and privacy as well as any processing of such data; and (3) privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your home country. We handle such international data in accordance with our privacy policy and take reasonable measures within our means to help protect your rights.

Third-Party Links and External Sites

This site may contain links to outside third party websites, resources, or services, which we do not control. In providing links to such sites, resources, or services, OCWM Law does not endorse and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites. We encourage you to look at the privacy policies of any such third party sites, services, and resources.

Children’s Privacy

OCWM Law does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from a child under the age of 13. Our informational board and resources are intended for legal professionals, legal students and those interested in U.S. law only. If we discover that we collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent (which we do not require, see below), we will delete such information upon request. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

The right to know about the personal information we collect, use, disclose or sell.
The right to request that we delete personal information.
The right to opt out of the sale of personal information. (OCWM Law does not sell your information)
The right to non-discriminatory treatment for the exercise of your privacy rights.

If you want to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (904) 542-7585. We verify your identity prior to processing your request.

GDPR Compliance and European Data Rights

Although OCWM Law is principally made available to users based in the United States, we recognize the privacy rights set forth in the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for European users of this Site. If you are a resident of the EU, you may have the right to request access to, correct, delete, or restrict our use of your personal data (as defined in the GDPR). You also have the right to data portability and the right to complain to your local supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all requests consistent with and as required by applicable laws.

How We Protect Your Privacy

OCWM Law has established strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for your personal information. These include employee training, strict access controls, periodic security testing and assessments, secure data back-up processes, and other best practices. We also periodically review and update our security process in light of changing or evolving threat vectors, and in compliance with industry best practices or regulatory obligations. If a data breach occurs, we will take all necessary steps we deem reasonable and appropriate to timely notify affected individuals and/or others as required by applicable law.

User Responsibilities

While OCWM Law strives to protect your information, users have responsibilities to protect your own privacy and security as well. Tips we recommend include:

Creating strong passwords that are unique for each account or subscription service you set up with us.
Not sharing with friends, relatives, or business associates your login info for anything associated with us.
Not submitting or sharing information on third party websites in any way that might expose your information.
Ensuring your contact information is current for any timely notifications from us relating to your privacy.

Should you suspect unauthorized use of your account or other data please let us know right away at [email protected].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

OCWM Law reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time due to changes in our practices, legal compliance, or industry standards. When we do make significant changes, we will provide advance notice to users by posting an announcement on the front page of our website and by changing the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. All users are encouraged to check the Privacy Policy periodically for updates or changes to how we protect information. Your continued use of our services following any changes is deemed acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information you may contact OCWM Law at [email protected] or by phone at 904.542.7585, or via mail at 10151 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 85, Jacksonville FL 32256.

We will respond in a timely manner to your concerns and will look into the subject of your privacy-related inquiry in an appropriate and timely fashion.

Your Consent

By using and/or accessing the OCWM Law website, services, and/or content you are agreeing to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as stated in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to our terms set forth in this Privacy Policy please do not use our site or services. Your continued use of our site and/or services will deem acceptance of our Privacy Policy and future changes made.

Accessibility Statement

At OCWM Law, we are dedicated to providing access to our Privacy Policy and all of the content on our website for everyone, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so endeavor to adhere to many widely accepted standards and guidelines, including the World Content Web Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Should you find any accessibility or usability issues on our website or would like information on the site in a different format, please contact us at [email protected] or (904) 542-7585. We also welcome your feedback as it will help us measure and improve the accessibility and usability of our website.

Privacy Policy Summary and Key Takeaways

Your privacy and protection are paramount at OCWM Law. We collect only what is necessary to deliver quality legal resources, do not sell your data for any purpose, and give you full control of your personal information. The measures outlined below are transparent, secure, and help to empower you as a valued member of the U.S. legal community. Please contact us for inquiries, support, or an exercise of an opt-out right at [email protected], (904) 542-7585, or at our Jacksonville office. You may subscribe to our newsletter and be part of our legal community assured that your privacy will be honored.