Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At MyDistrictAttorney.com, we are fully committed to protecting your personal privacy and upholding the highest standards of data protection. Your trust is essential to us, and we take our responsibility to manage your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website or utilize our services. We process all personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected and processed through the website located at mydistrictattorney.com (hereinafter the “Site”). For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, MyDistrictAttorney.com acts as the “data controller” for the processing activities described herein. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and methods by which your personal data is processed.

By using the Site or by providing your personal data through any means, you acknowledge and accept the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3. Categories of Data Processed

We may collect, store, and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
Includes information such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, page views, session duration, referring URL, and browsing patterns on mydistrictattorney.com. This data is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

b. Account Data
Encompasses information provided when registering or creating an account, including your full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.

c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, interests, user behavior (such as viewed services), transaction history, and website usage patterns.

d. Communication Data
Covers content and metadata associated with communications you send to us, including support inquiries, emails, and other contact forms submitted through the Site.

e. Technical Data
Comprises information about the technology you use to access our Site, including your internet connection, time zone settings, browser plugins, operating system, and hardware specifications.

f. Transaction Data
Includes records of purchases, payment methods, billing addresses, delivery details, and other financial or transaction-related information (note that we do not retain full payment card details; these are processed securely by third-party payment processors).

g. Preference Data
Includes your marketing preferences, such as consent to receive newsletters or promotional communications, and your indicated interests in services or legal topics.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal grounds, as appropriate:

– Consent: Where you have given clear and informed consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletters).
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., account access or service provision).
– Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements or law enforcement requests.
– Legitimate Interest: When processing is essential for the legitimate business interests of MyDistrictAttorney.com, and your interests or rights do not override those interests (e.g., website analytics, fraud prevention, service improvements).

5. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data held by MyDistrictAttorney.com:

– Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access a copy of such data.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer needed or where you withdraw consent.
– Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object: Object to our processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing.
– Right to Opt-Out of Sale (for California Residents): Under CCPA, you have the right to instruct us not to sell your personal information to third parties (although MyDistrictAttorney.com does not sell personal data).

To make any such requests, please email us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timelines prescribed by applicable law.

6. Security Measures

To protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, MyDistrictAttorney.com implements comprehensive security measures, including but not limited to:

– Encryption of data in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols;
– Secure access controls and authentication procedures;
– Routine vulnerability scanning and system penetration testing;
– Regular data backups and secure storage systems;
– Ongoing data protection training for staff and contractors.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed or stored outside of your country of residence, including in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. Where such transfers occur, we will:

– Rely on suitable safeguards, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions;
– Ensure that transferred data remains protected under equivalent standards and used only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with applicable legal or regulatory requirements. We retain:

– Usage and technical data: up to 2 years for analytics and diagnostics;
– Account, profile, and communication data: while your account remains active, plus up to 3 years after closure;
– Transaction data: for a minimum of 7 years to fulfill legal and tax obligations;
– Preference data: until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.

9. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and preferences. We use the following categories:

– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality, such as secure login and session management;
– Functional Cookies: Enable customization features and preferences;
– Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze Site traffic and improve user experience via tools such as Google Analytics;
– Performance Cookies: Track Site and feature performance to guide enhancements.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

Upon first visit, you are presented with a cookie consent banner compliant with GDPR and CCPA requirements. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies, and change preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings link. Most browsers also allow you to control cookie settings via preferences.

11. Special Protections for Children

MyDistrictAttorney.com does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will delete such data promptly. If you believe that a child in your care has provided personal data to us, please contact [email protected].

12. Policy Updates and Notifications

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Any material changes will be prominently posted on this Site. Where appropriate, we may seek your consent to such changes. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically to remain informed about how your data is protected.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://mydistrictattorney.com

We are committed to maintaining compliance with all applicable privacy laws and welcome your inquiries regarding our privacy practices.