PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Statement 

At Larsen Immigration Law Group, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.  

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or use our services, we may collect certain information about you, including: 

• Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and address. 
• Demographic information such as your age, gender, and location. 
• Information about your device, browser, and operating system. 
• Usage information such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on our website. 

How We Use Your Information 

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including: 

• Providing and improving our products and services. 
• Communicating with you about your account and updates to our services. 
• Personalizing your experience and delivering relevant content and advertisements. 
• Analyzing trends and user behavior to optimize our website and marketing efforts. 
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements. 

Data Security 

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. 

State Privacy Law Compliance 

• Texas Data and Privacy Security Act (the “Texas Privacy Law”): Larsen Immigration Law Group, a small business as defined by the United States Small Business Association, is compliant with the Texas Privacy Law, which goes into effect July 1, 2024. We go above and beyond.  We will not engage in the sale of your personal data, regardless of its sensitivity or whether you provide us consent to do so. 
• Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA): Regardless of the small business nature, if you live in Iowa, you have certain data subject rights under the ICDPA. We comply with these rights, including the right to confirm whether a controller is processing personal data, the right to delete personal data, the right to request a copy of personal data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal data. Larsen Immigration Law Group does not sell personal data. All client information is kept strictly confidential. 
• Other State Laws: We also ensure that our practices align with the requirements of other state privacy laws, including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in California, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) in Virginia, and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) in Colorado.  

European Union Privacy Law Compliance

• Larsen Immigration Law Group will continue to take steps to ensure its practices align with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):  Per this law, U.S. companies that handle the personal data of individuals in the European Union (EU) must comply with the GDPR, a comprehensive data privacy law that came into effect in May 2018 and applies to any organization that processes personal data of individuals located in the EU, regardless of where the organization is based.  

Use of Microsoft Business Premium (Microsoft 365) and Security Measures

We utilize Microsoft Business Premium (formerly known as Microsoft 365) as part of our operational infrastructure to manage and safeguard certain aspects of your data. Microsoft Business Premium offers a suite of productivity and collaboration tools, and we employ it with a focus on enhancing the security and privacy of your information.

Data Residency and Security Features:

Your data, including but not limited to personal information, may reside within the Microsoft Business Premium environment. This environment is chosen for its robust security features and adherence to industry-leading data protection standards. Microsoft Business Premium employs advanced encryption techniques, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. By leveraging Microsoft Business Premium, we aim to provide you with a secure and reliable platform for interacting with our services.

Compliance and Certifications:

Microsoft Business Premium adheres to various regulatory requirements and industry standards, including but not limited to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certifications. These compliance measures help ensure that your data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Certain aspects of our services may utilize Microsoft products and services, such as Microsoft Business Premium (also known as Microsoft 365), Azure, Intune, and others. When accessing or using Microsoft services through our platform, you acknowledge and agree that your use of Microsoft services is subject to Microsoft's privacy policy. We encourage you to review Microsoft's privacy policy carefully to understand how they handle your data. Our utilization of Microsoft services does not alter or affect your rights and obligations under Microsoft's privacy policy.

For more information about Microsoft's privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement. 

Use of Docketwise Software and Privacy Policy

We utilize Docketwise software as part of our services to facilitate certain processes related to [mention the specific processes]. When using Docketwise software through our platform, you acknowledge and agree that your use of Docketwise is subject to Docketwise's privacy policy. We encourage you to review Docketwise's privacy policy carefully to understand how they handle your data. Our use of Docketwise software does not alter or affect your rights and obligations under Docketwise's privacy policy.

For more information about Docketwise's privacy practices, please refer to their privacy policy https://www.docketwise.com/privacy-policy,  '

Law Pay (payment processing, invoicing)

https://www.lawpay.com/terms/privacy/

Adobe Acrobat (pdf editor)

https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html

Your Responsibilities:

While we take significant steps to protect your data within our systems, it's essential for you to also play a role in maintaining the security of your information. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with security protocols such as two-factor authentication.  We encourage you to share sensitive information through our portal rather than though e-mail.  Additionally, exercise caution when sharing sensitive information and promptly report any security concerns or incidents to us for further investigation.

While we take significant steps to protect your data within our systems, it's essential for you to also play a role in maintaining the privacy and security of your information. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with security protocols such as two-factor authentication.  We encourage you to share sensitive information through our portal rather than though e-mail.  Additionally, exercise caution when sharing sensitive information and promptly report any security concerns or incidents to us for further investigation.

Updates to this Privacy Statement 

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Statement on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. 

Contact Us 

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement or our handling of your information, please contact us at info@larsenimmigration.com or to james@larsenimmigration.com

Last Updated: 05/27/2024