Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Zuetel Law Group, APLC (“Zuetel Law Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”), contact us, or otherwise interact with us online.
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Important: Use of this Site and sending us information through it does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information unless and until an attorney–client relationship has been formally established by written engagement agreement
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site, our online forms, email communications related to the Site, and other online services we provide that link to this Privacy Policy.
This Policy does not apply to:
Information collected in the course of an attorney–client relationship after you have signed an engagement agreement with us (which may be governed by separate engagement terms and professional obligations); or
Information collected by third-party websites that do not link to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with the Site.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
Contact information – name, email address, phone number, city/state, and any other contact details you provide.
Inquiry details – information you provide when you submit a contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us (including the content of your message).
Client / prospective client information – information relevant to potential or actual legal representation, such as facts about your matter, names of other parties, and any documents you submit.
Newsletter / updates sign-up data – name, email address, practice area interests, and communication preferences (if you choose to subscribe).
Employment / recruitment information – résumé, work history, education, bar admission information, references, and any other data you submit in connection with a job or internship application.
Providing personal information is voluntary, but if you choose not to provide certain information, we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Site, our servers may automatically log certain information, including:
Device and usage information – IP address, browser type, operating system, language settings, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit.
Cookies and similar technologies – small data files placed on your device to enable basic Site functionality and remember certain preferences.
We currently use only limited, functional and/or session cookies in connection with running and securing the Site. We do not currently use third-party analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics) on the Site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email service, IT support);
Co-counsel, referral sources, or other professionals in connection with potential or ongoing matters;
Publicly available sources (e.g., court records, government databases, professional directories).
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
Providing and improving legal services
Evaluating potential representation and conflicts of interest;
Communicating with you about your inquiries or matters;
Managing our client and contact databases;
Performing legal and business functions.
Operating and improving the Site
Administering, maintaining, and securing the Site;
Monitoring Site performance and troubleshooting issues;
Developing or refining online features and services.
Communications and updates
Responding to your requests and communications;
Sending legal updates, firm news, and information about events or services we believe may be of interest to you (subject to your preferences and applicable law);
Managing your communication preferences and opt-outs.
Compliance, protection, and risk management
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and professional obligations;
Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and those of our clients, users, or others;
Detecting, preventing, and responding to security incidents and potential misuse of the Site.
We may aggregate or de-identify information so that it can no longer reasonably be linked to a particular individual. We may use and disclose such aggregated or de-identified information for any lawful purpose.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers / Vendors
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:Website hosting and maintenance;
IT support and security;
Data storage, backup, and document management;
Practice management systems and client databases (for example, we use Clio, a third-party practice management platform, to help manage client matters and related information).
These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect it appropriately.
Co-counsel, experts, and other professionals
In connection with legal representation, we may share information with co-counsel, consultants, expert witnesses, mediators, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals as necessary to represent you, subject to our professional obligations.Legal and regulatory requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests;
Protect and defend our rights or property;
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Site or our services;
Protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.
Business transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or insolvency event, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate and secure the Site;
Maintain session information;
Remember basic user preferences (where applicable).
We do not currently use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics on the Site. If we adopt such services in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required, provide any additional notices or choices.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for more information.
6. “Do Not Track” Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) feature that sends signals to websites you visit, indicating that you do not want your online activity to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not respond to them at this time. If standards develop and we adopt them, we will update this Policy accordingly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy;
Provide legal services and maintain records consistent with professional and ethical obligations;
Comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements;
Resolve disputes and enforce our rights.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and our obligations. When information is no longer needed, we may delete it, de-identify it, or aggregate it in accordance with our data retention practices and applicable law.
8. Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. This includes safeguards implemented by third-party service providers and platforms we use (such as Clio) for practice management and document storage.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately using the information below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as required by law. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us.
10. Your Choices and Rights
10.1 Email Communications and Updates
You may opt out of receiving non-transactional marketing or update emails from us by following the “unsubscribe” instructions in those emails or by contacting us using the information in Section 13 below. We may still send you communications relating to any ongoing or potential legal matter, administrative notices, or other non-marketing messages as permitted by law.
10.2 Access, Update, or Correct Your Information
If you would like to request access to the personal information we maintain about you, or to request that we update, correct, or delete certain information, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond as required by applicable law and subject to our legal and professional obligations (including obligations to retain certain records).
11. Your California Privacy Rights
11.1 California “Shine the Light” Law
We do not disclose personal information obtained through the Site to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. If this practice changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with any rights you may have under California Civil Code § 1798.83.
11.2 California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA)
If and to the extent Zuetel Law Group acts as a “business” subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (together, the “CCPA”), California residents may have certain rights with respect to their personal information, including:
Right to Know / Access – to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which we collected it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete – to request that we delete certain personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Correct – to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information – for certain categories of “sensitive personal information,” to request that we limit use and disclosure to specific purposes permitted by law.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing – if we “sell” or “share” personal information (as those terms are defined in the CCPA), to direct us not to sell or share your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination – to not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and we do not use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about individuals beyond purposes permitted by law.
How to Exercise CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of your rights described above, you may contact us using the methods in Section 13 and include “California Privacy Request” in your communication. We may need to verify your identity before responding, which may involve requesting additional information from you.
You may also authorize an agent to make requests on your behalf, subject to verification of both your identity and the agent’s authority as required by law.
Please note that certain information may be exempt from such requests because we are required or permitted to retain it for legal, regulatory, or professional responsibility reasons, or because it is subject to privileges or confidentiality obligations applicable to attorneys and clients.
12. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites or services, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights where applicable, please contact us at:
Zuetel Law Group, APLC
Attn: Privacy
18650 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 522-5346
Email: info@zuetellaw.com
You may also contact us using any contact information provided on the Site’s “Contact” page.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as by posting a prominent notice on the Site.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.