Our Cookie Policy Overview
At Barbasota & Tan Law Office, we value your privacy and the protection of your information. As your law firm, we want you to know how we use cookies, tracking, and browser-monitoring technologies on our website (https://barbasotanlawoffice.com/). With this Cookie Policy, we are providing detailed information regarding what cookies are, how and why we use them, and what you can do to manage your preferences. When you choose to use our website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as further explained in this policy. We recommend that our clients and visitors spend a few moments to read through this document as it explains the array of choices you have and how they support our activities to provide you with a safe and useful online experience.
The Lowdown on Cookies
Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer or other device when a website is accessed. These files allow websites to remember actions taken or preferences (such as log-in, language preference, and other display preferences) over a period of time so that you do not have to re-enter them every time you return to the Website or move from one page to another. Cookies may also make it possible for the website to work more efficiently and help website operators track information about how a user interacts with the content. There are different types of cookies, including session cookies (deleted when you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (remain on your device from website to website for a set period of time or until deleted).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
Barbasota & Tan Law Office uses cookies for various necessary and useful purposes. We use cookies on our website for the following primary reasons:
- Website Functionality: Cookies are used on our website to remember your preferences and settings-such as language choice, log-in information, or accessibility functions-to create a more customized browsing experience.
- Website Performance: Cookies enable us to gather anonymous data about how people use our website-for example, by tracking how many visitors come to our website, what pages they view, how long they remain on each page, and other information that helps us improve the usability of our website.
- Security: Some cookies are set to help us detect fraud and/or protect your information in order to enhance security.
- Legal Requirements: As a law firm, we have legal and regulatory obligations relating to privacy and data security. Cookies help us measure compliance with these legal requirements by monitoring consent, ensuring cookies are managed in accordance with legal rules regarding data protection and privacy rights.
We do not use cookies to collect personal information in connection with sensitive individual information or to track your use of online activity on another site.
Types of Cookies We Employ
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function. These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the submission of forms. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies gather information and tell us how visitors use our website, including which pages are the most frequently visited and if any error messages are received. The information collected is anonymous and is only used to improve how our website operates.
- Functional Cookies: Functional cookies accumulate your previous choices so that when you revisit our site, you are provided with enhanced and more personal features.
- Analytical Cookies: We, and in some cases third party reputable analytics services, use analytical cookies on our website in order to monitor how users use the site. These cookies enable data-driven improvements to our online services and information architecture.
- Third Party Website Cookies: Occasionally, our website may feature content or services provided by a third party (for example, embedded video service providers, social media sharing widget providers or legal related news providers) which may set cookies on your computer. We have reviewed these third parties for adherence to privacy standards, but we recommend that you examine the individual cookie policies for such third parties.
How We Use Cookies on the Site
On https://barbasotanlawoffice.com/ we use cookies in accordance with our privacy and user empowerment policies. For instance, if you submitted a request for a consultation with our staff, our website may have stored a cookie to remember what you input, so that next time forms are easier to submit. We also use cookies to remember if you’ve subscribed (or unsubscribed) to our newsletter or dismissed pop up notifications so that you don’t see the same messages every time you visit. Cookies that we use for analytics on our website allow us to monitor traffic, so that we can keep track of which combinations of legal service pages are the most important to our users and how we can improve services accordingly. We do not use any cookies for targeted advertising or collect personally identifiable data using cookies without your express consent.
Your Ability to Control Cookies
We value the control of our website visitors. The first time you visit our website, you will be presented with a banner allowing you to either accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or set your preferences. You have the ability to return at any time to set your preferences by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link located at the bottom of our website pages. Your browser settings also provide you with the ability to manage, block or delete cookies from any website. Please note that the disabling of certain cookies, notably those deemed strictly necessary, could result in limited functionality on our website and restricted access to certain features. Instructions can usually be found by visiting your browser settings help section. If you have any questions relating to your ability to manage your preferences you can always contact us at [email protected] or (661) 939-5459.
Cookies Set by Third Parties
While most of the cookies on this site will be set by Barbasota & Tan Law Office, many of the other features and services on this site may use third-party service providers to deliver content (such as a map, an embedded video, or a social media sharing icon) and those providers may set their own cookie in order to gather information or enhance your experience with their content. We use trusted and carefully vetted partners who all meet high standards of privacy protection. Again, we do not control the practices of third parties in collecting information on their own websites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policy of any website you visit through an external link in this site so that you can understand how that third party is gathering data.
Privacy and Security of Data
Your privacy is important to us. Barbasota & Tan Law Office shall comply with all relevant data protection legislation (including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and any other applicable laws and regulations enacted in the United States and at the state level) while providing services to our clients. Any information which is received by Barbasota & Tan Law Office via cookies (as described above) is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Such information collected is stored in a secure manner. Cookies are not used to access or store sensitive personal information such as legal case history, social security numbers, account numbers, or credit card information. Access to information collected via cookies is limited to certain authorized personnel and is used strictly for the purposes of data collection as described above.
Cookie Retention and Deletion
Cookies come in different durations depending on the use of the cookie. Session cookies expire when a user closes their web browser. Persistent cookies will remain on your device until either its set expiration date or when you manually remove the cookie. You can manage the length of time your cookies are kept by choosing settings that will automatically have your cookies cleared periodically or when you quit your browser. For more information about managing cookie retention, refer to your browser’s help information or contact us at [email protected]. We regularly assess our cookie usage and modify our practices as privacy laws evolve and require us to do so.
Your Rights and Options
- Be informed of the type of cookies we use and their purpose
- Accept or reject the use of non-essential cookies
- Change or withdraw your consent for the use of non-essential cookies at any time
- Request to review, edit, or request deletion of any personal data that we may have collected through the use of cookies pursuant to applicable law
To exercise these rights or to obtain additional information about our information practices, contact Barbasota & Tan Law Office: [email protected], (661) 939-5459.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy
Barbasota & Tan Law Office may in its discretion amend or update this Cookie Policy from time to time to account for changes in law, our practices, or the functionality of the website. We encourage you to regularly revisit this page to stay informed on how we use cookies and the measures we have taken to ensure privacy. The latest version of our Cookie Policy will always be available on our website. If a major change is made, we will inform you by an outstanding notice or seek renewed consent as required.
Contact Us for More Information
If you have questions, comments or concerns about our use of cookies, or any information on your privacy while interacting with the Barbasota & Tan Law Office website, we encourage you to contact our law firm immediately. We use cookies for a variety of reasons and we will address your questions or concerns openly and honestly. You can use the following information to contact us:
| Barbasota & Tan Law Office |
| 4000 Ming Ave Ste 68, Bakersfield CA 93309 |
| Phone: (661) 939-5459 |
| E-mail: [email protected] |
You may also visit our Contact Barbasota & Tan Law Office page for additional information, or to schedule a consultation. Thank you for choosing Barbasota & Tan Law Office to handle your legal needs, and for trusting our team with your privacy.
Helpful Resources and Legal Disclosure
Barbasota & Tan Law Office recognizes the complexity of privacy and data security in the context of developing laws. Our lawyers can help address questions about this Cookie Policy, your rights for your data under privacy laws, and how online privacy rules may affect you or your organization. We offer legal representation on privacy compliance issues and risk management and technology law compliance to business clients and advice to individual clients on how to keep your information safe online and your rights under applicable privacy laws. To learn more about privacy law issues, subscribe to our newsletter or schedule a consultation.