Introduction to This Privacy Policy
At SICH Lawyers, we understand the importance of privacy in the delivery of legal services. Our clients share valuable information with us, and your information is consistently held to the highest standards of confidentiality and security. This policy outlines how SICH Lawyers collects, uses, stores, and secures your personal information when doing business with SICH Lawyers, including on our website, during our meetings with you, or whenever you are interacting with SICH Lawyers through the course of your legal representation. Our policy is in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws and reflects the values by which we operate: trust, transparency and respect for your rights.
About Us
As a Houston-based law firm specializing in the fields of civil, labor, and commercial matters, SICH Abogados takes pride in delivering personalized service and client-specific legal strategies. As practitioners with extensive experience, the firm’s lawyers help clients throughout the United States at their offices located at 1500 Louisiana St Ste 94, Houston TX 77002, United States. They can be reached at (346) 907-5725 or [email protected]. SICH Abogados understands the importance of privacy to trusting in a law firm.
What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy governs the personal information collected, used or stored by SICH Lawyers while providing legal counsel, representation or providing third party services. This policy applies to information collected by SICH through their website (https://sichabogados.com/), email correspondence, phone calls, in person meetings or using third parties to gather information on our behalf. This policy also covers all prospective clients, existing and former clients, business associates and visitors to this site.
Data We Collect
SICH lawyers obtain several categories of information needed to provide professional legal services and facilitate communication with and do business with clients. The categories of information we collect include:
- Personal identification information (full name, physical address, telephone number, e-mail address)
- Employment and hiring information
- Legal case materials and information
- Billing and payment information
- Communications with us (e.g., e-mail, mail, telephone conversation summaries)
- Website access data (e.g., Internet protocol address, browser type, cookies)
We strive to collect only the amount of information reasonably needed to provide professional services and to perform business as professionals in a transparent and law abiding manner.
How Data is Collected
Information may be collected directly from you upon your:
- Emailing, calling or otherwise contacting us
- Scheduling an appointment or locking into a consultation
- Providing documentation pertaining to a legal issue or concern
- Completion of forms or questionnaire given to you by SICH Lawyers
- Visiting our website and interacting with its properties
We may also receive information from publicly available records online, or with your permission from third parties involved in your case. All methods of collecting data are done in compliance with existing legal and ethical guidelines.
Your Information
SICH Lawyers uses your information only for the purposes related to a legitimate business or other lawful purposes including:
- Provision of legal services and representation
- Client and business relationship management and communications
- Invoices and billing
- Conflict checks and due diligence
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Enhancement of services and website functionality
We do not use your information for any non-business purpose or any purpose outside our professional relationship with you. We never sell or share any personal information to any third party.
Legal Reasons for Processing Personal Data
The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal bases:
- Contract Performance – to provide legal services to our clients in accordance with any instructions received;
- Legal Compliance – to comply with regulatory, tax and court obligations;
- Legitimate Interests – for the purposes of running and improving the operation of our business and client services; and
- Consent – where we rely on your consent we will ensure we obtain your explicit consent for specific uses of your Personal Data, for example when you request marketing communications.
We will ensure that the processing is adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the Purpose.
How We Share Data
SICH Lawyers handles client data with the greatest confidentiality. SICH Lawyers will share the information in the following circumstances:
- With our own internal team of legal professionals who require the information to represent you
- With third party service providers (e.g. IT support or secure storage of documents) that are assisting us under strict confidentiality obligations
- If we are required to do so by law, court order, or other process of law
- With your express consent, such as providing your information to co-counsel or expert witnesses
We never disclose your information to unrelated third parties and carefully control access to client data.
Confidentiality and Attorney Client Privilege
As a law firm, SICH Lawyers is subject to both professional confidentiality requirements and the attorney-client privilege. All communications received by us in the course of seeking a legal opinion or legal advice are legally privileged and confidential. We take every reasonable precaution to protect your identity and to ensure that your communications with us are not disclosed without your express consent, except as is otherwise required or permitted by law.
Information Security
Ensuring the privacy of your information is very important to SICH Lawyers. We put in place a number of physical, technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Controlled access to the office
- Encrypted storage of digital files and correspondence
- Firewalls, anti-virus programs and regular scanning
- Secure disposal of physical files
- Ongoing staff training relating to confidentiality and protection of data
No system is 100% secure but we are constantly adding safeguards to address new threats.
Retention of Personal Data
We keep personally identifiable information as long as necessary to serve the purposes for which such information was obtained, and in a manner consistent with our legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations. Usually client files are kept as long as required by law or professional standards (usually 7 years from conclusion of representation), then they are shredded and discarded. Non-client data like website logs are kept for a shorter time, usually not more than 12 months unless they are needed for security or legal reasons.
Your Rights to Your Information
SICH Lawyers is attentive to your rights in relation to your personal data. Depending on the applicable regulations, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we have about you
- Rectify or update any inaccurate data
- Eliminate your data, subject to legal regulations
- Object to or limit the use of your data
- Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used or readable-technology format
You can exercise all of these rights by contacting us at [email protected] or (346) 907-5725, and we will respond without delay and according to law.
Children’s Data
Our services are available for use by legal persons or persons of majority age. SICH Lawyers does not knowingly collect or record personal information from or about people under 18 years of age. In the event that a child or minor has provided us with personal information, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected] and we will make all reasonable efforts to delete such information from our records.
Cookies and Web Analytics
Upon visiting https://sichabogados.com/, we may use cookie technology to collect information about your visit and activity in order to improve our services. Cookies are small files which are stored on your computer and are used to remember your visit when you access the site again. Cookies can be used to help us identify users and analyze traffic on our website. We may engage third parties, including Google Analytics, to assist with the collection of this information; however, we only obtain aggregated and anonymized information. You can adjust settings related to the use of cookies through your browser; however, limiting the use of cookies may inhibit functionality.
Links to Other Sites and Services
Our website may contain links to third party sites or services, such as legal research or payment processing services, that are run by parties other than SICH Lawyers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other parties. Please review the privacy policy of any such site you visit. Inclusion of a link on SICH Lawyers web pages is for your convenience only, and does not constitute an endorsement.
International Transfers
SICH Lawyers generally processes and stores personal data in the United States. If we are handling a case with an international dimension, for example where there is more than one party in another country involved in proceedings, we will transfer your information or have access to it from outside the US in some instances. We will ensure that any such transfers comply with law and that your information continues to have suitable safeguards around it.
Marketing and Promotions
We may occasionally contact you by providing you with legal updates, news concerning our firm, or invitations to our upcoming events, if you consented in order to receive the above. Your consent can be revoked and you may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time in the future by following the instructions contained in our emails or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Testimonials and Use Cases
With your consent we may use testimonials and/or anonymized case studies on our website or other marketing materials. We will not disclose any personally identifiable client information without your authorization, and you can revoke your permission to publish this material at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
Changes to This Privacy Statement
Lawyers from SICH can periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the way that we operate or to comply with the ever-changing demands of the law and technology. The current version will always be available at https://sichabogados.com/. Please check back here from time to time. Any important changes will be communicated to our clients by email or by other means as appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or requests in relation to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information you may reach SICH Lawyers using the following means:
- Address: 1500 Louisiana St Ste 94, Houston TX 77002, United States
- Telephone No.: (346) 907 5725
- Email: [email protected]
We will deal with your request in an effective and timely manner.
Complaints / Dispute Resolution Mechanism
If you feel that SICH LAWYERS has not treated your personal information according to this Privacy Policy or otherwise in accordance with applicable law, you have the right to file a complaint. Please contact us first so that we can try to resolve your complaint and should you not be satisfied with our response, you may have recourse and be able to complain to the appropriate regulatory authority in your territory.
Enterprise-Wide Commitment to Privacy
SICH Lawyers will always strive to retain your trust through the highest possible standard of data privacy and security. We regularly review and refresh policies, train staff and monitor systems to ensure that your information is kept safe. Our commitment to safeguarding your information is part of a wider promise: to provide exceptional legal services through professionalism and a dedicated approach.
FAQs
- What personal information does SICH Lawyers collect?
Contact information, case history, financial information, records of communications, and any other personal data you authorize or provide. - How does SICH Lawyers protect my information?
We implement physical security controls, technical protections including encryption, and organizational controls to keep your information secure. - Will SICH Lawyers ever share my information without my consent?
Only if required by law or with your express permission. We never share this information for the purposes of commercial marketing, direct marketing, research or any other reason not specified. - How can I see or correct my personal information collected by SICH Lawyers?
Contact [email protected] or our office at (346) 907-5725 for an update or access request. - What is the retention policy of SICH Lawyers?
In general, files are kept for a period of time as set by law or within professional standards, typically seven years after closure.
Glossary of Key Terms
- Personal Data: Any information that can be used to identify or pinpoint a specific individual.
- Attorney-Client Privilege: The principle that communications between a client and their lawyer are private and confidential.
- Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed upon personal data including – but not limited to – the collection, retention, use, deletion, transfer, or manipulation of personal data.
- Third Party Service Provider: Any business, company, or individual connected with SICH Lawyers contracted to perform services on behalf of SICH Lawyers.
- Cookies: Small text-based files stored on your computer by websites for the purposes of enhancing user experience and to track usage.
Our Pledge to You
At SICH Lawyers we understand that protecting your privacy is a fundamental part of our business relationship with you. Whether you are a current client, a prospective client or just a visitor to our website, you can rest assured that your information will be treated with the highest level of privacy, professionalism and respect. For quality personalized legal services give SICH Lawyers a call today for professional legal advice and representation on all of your legal matters.