Privacy Policy Overview
At John H. Ruiz Legal Insights, your privacy matters. As a provider of legal knowledge and information in the United States, we take our obligation to handle your personal data with care and responsibility, which is why we’ve created this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you use our website, services, and resources. Whether you access our expansive legal library, schedule a consultation, or participate in a seminar, we want to reassure you that your information is private and secure with us every step of the way. We ask that you read the policy to familiarize yourself with our practices and your rights concerning your personally identifiable information.
John H. Ruiz Legal Analysis
John H. Ruiz founded our firm after graduating from Harvard Law School. Today, empowering everyday people and small businesses with accessible, accurate legal knowledge is our passion. Our services include legal consultations, seminars, a comprehensive legal library website, and a regularly updated legal news page. John H. Ruiz and his associates bring over 20 years of legal experience and break down complex legal concepts, making the law easy to understand and applicable to our clients. We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time and encourage you to revisit this information periodically. This Policy applies to all visitors, clients, and subscribers in the United States of America.
Information We Gather
- Personal Information: If you contact us, schedule a consultation, register for one of our seminars, or subscribe to updates or newsletters, we may gather your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and (when applicable) payment information.
- Information via Usage: We may also collect other information about you if you use this site, including what pages you visit, the resources or documents you download, and how often you visit us. Collected data is gathered to improve services by understanding user preferences and our offerings.
- Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience while using the web. They can be used to remember preference settings and analyze web traffic.
- Correspondence: Any correspondence written to us (such as email, phone call, or contact forms) may be stored so that we may respond to you and improve our services.
Use of Information
- To consult with you on your legal needs and to respond to your request
- To register you for a workshop, seminar, or event
- To process and complete payment for fee-based services
- To send newsletters, legal alerts, and educational materials you requested
- To analyze usage and improve our website’s functionality and content
- To notify you of changes in services or policies
- To meet legal and regulatory requirements
Your personal information is not used for automated decision-making or profiling.
Personal Data Processing Lawful Basis
- Where you have consented to our use of your personal information through your submission of such information on our website or otherwise communicated with us.
- When performance is required pursuant to a contract and you have either requested particular products or services, or otherwise have an ongoing relationship with us.
- For compliance with applicable legal requirements, including, but not limited to, accounting record keeping and responding to requests by government authorities.
- For legitimate interests of ourselves and/or third parties (e.g. tracking publications, enhancement of services and service offerings, webinars, speaking engagements, and other communications with our constituencies), except if those interests are overridden by your fundamental rights and/or freedoms.
Sharing of Information
We are concerned about your privacy, and we will not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with reputable third-party service providers to assist us with account processing (such as payment processing), email communications, website analytics, or technical support for our services. Service providers are required under contract to protect information and to use it only for purposes for which they were hired.
- Law Enforcement / Judicial Request: When we believe that disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, regulation, applicable judicial order, or legal process; to enforce our agreements or other rights; or to protect the safety of John H. Ruiz Legal Insights users, others, or the public.
- Business Transfer: If John H. Ruiz Legal Insights is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or non-control transaction (“Transaction”), your information may be transferred as part of that Transaction.
Cookies and Tracking Technology
Our website utilizes cookies and similar technology to provide a better user experience and record usage of the site. Cookies help us recognize you, offer you customized content, and track site use. You can change your cookie preferences from within your browser if you choose. Cookies do not impact most features of our site, but you may be unable to use some functions when cookies are disabled. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Information Security
At John H. Ruiz Legal Insights, protecting your personal information is our priority. We use industry-standard security technologies, including encryption, firewalls, secure server hosting, and routine security reviews, to protect your personal data from loss, theft, misuse, or alteration. We will use all efforts to continually assess and improve our security procedures; however, no system of technology can be deemed 100% secure.
Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your data only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with applicable laws, settlements, and dispute resolution, and fulfill our agreements. Once no longer necessary, we permanently erase or anonymize your data. If you would like to make a request for erasure of personal data, you may submit your request at [email protected] or (424) 508-7445.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access: The right to request access to personal data we may hold about you.
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data we may hold about you.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal or contractual obligations we may have.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out at any time by following the opt-out instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
You can exercise your rights by contacting us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
The Law Office of John H. Ruiz Privacy Policy acknowledges the importance of protecting the privacy of children. Accordingly, our services and resources are available to individuals aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from any person under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
Third-Party Links and Resources
Our blog may provide links to external websites or resources, including recommended articles and legal resources. We do our best to provide links only to credible websites, but are not responsible for the privacy policies, practices, or contents of those third-party sites.
International Considerations
John H. Ruiz Legal Insights is a website designed to be used by visitors located in the United States. However, John H. Ruiz Legal Insights may be accessed abroad. If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, by using our site you agree that your information will be transmitted to and processed in the United States, and that the processing of your information will be governed by this Privacy Policy.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may revise our Privacy Policy from time to time for purposes of sound business administration, or as a result of changes in law or service. If we decide to change this Privacy Policy in a significant way, we will formally notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website and by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We invite you to visit this page periodically to review the current policy and its terms.
How to Reach Us
Questions, comments, or requests relating to your Personal Information and this Privacy Policy may be directed to us during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST):
Address: 6789 Hollywood Blvd Ste 22, Los Angeles CA 90028
Telephone: (424) 508-7445
Email: [email protected]
We appreciate your trust and will work to respond to all communications in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit our Contact John H. Ruiz Legal Insights page.
Your Consent
By accessing the John H. Ruiz Legal Insight website, using our services or products from the site, you represent that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy in its entirety and that you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this policy. Your continued use of our site may act as your acceptance of any modifications to the policy.
The John H. Ruiz Legal Insight website and all related pages (www.JohnHRuizLegalInsider.com) (collectively, the “Site”) is owned by John H. Ruiz and the Law Offices of John H. Ruiz, P.A. The Site is committed to protecting your privacy. The Site has implemented this Privacy Policy to describe the types of personal information we may collect and use when you utilize the Site. When you visit the Site, the Site may collect personally identifiable information about you; specifically, your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and certain other information regarding you as set forth in forms for submission made accessible on the Site (“Information”). Information is collected whenever you provide us with Information through a form on our Site or through an email message. Information can also be collected through cookies placed on your computer when you access or use areas of our Site. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your hard drive that assist us with recognizing you when revisiting our site and remembering personalized preferences when the Site is accessed.
Information submitted to us is always stored in a manner which seeks to ensure it is received from a legitimate source. The Site may employ outside parties to provide services or purchases through the Site. These parties are required to use and maintain such Information provided to them by our site in compliance with this Privacy Policy and the use of that Information by those parties is usually governed by their own privacy policies.
The Site will only disclose Information in accordance with applicable law or pursuant to such subpoena(s). In no event will your password be sold or shared with a third party unless required by law or statute.
Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, Ruiz Legal Insights has established a protocol designed to promptly assess the situation, contain the breach, and mitigate any potential damage. Affected individuals will receive notifications in accordance with applicable legal requirements, and we will collaborate with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. We are dedicated to maintaining transparency and will provide clear information regarding the measures you can take to safeguard yourself should your information be compromised.
Analytics and Performance Monitoring
In order to continuously improve your experience, we use analytics software to monitor and analyze anonymous information about site traffic, user patterns, and user engagement with the resources we provide. This information allows us to understand which resources are most valuable to our users and can help shape future improvements. All analytics data is gathered and processed in aggregate, and individual users cannot be directly identified from this type of data.
Data Storage and Backup
Your personal information is housed on secure servers located in the United States. We perform regular backup of our data to safeguard against accidental loss or corruption. Access to our backups is limited to authorized personnel, and all information is encrypted in transit as well as at rest.
Social Media and Forums
John H. Ruiz Legal Insights may maintain a presence on various social media platforms to disseminate legal news and showcase our expertise. It is important to note that any information you choose to share on these social media platforms is governed by the privacy policy of the respective service provider. We encourage you to be mindful of the information you post in public forums, blog comments, or on social media platforms associated with our brand name.
Attorney-Client Confidentiality
All information entrusted during personalized legal consultations will be kept strictly confidential as per applicable law, and according to the recognized professional standards of conduct. We do not disclose the substance of your legal consultation to any third parties without your express consent as legally required.
Payment Information
When you make payment for our fee-based services, your card details are processed automatically via recognized third-party processing partners. We do not store your full credit card details on our server. All payment transactions are encrypted using the most up-to-date security protocols in the industry.
Change of Ownership Disclosure
In the unlikely event that John H. Ruiz Legal Insights sells all or a significant part of its business (i.e. its assets or stock ownership), your personally identifiable information may be sold with that business. In this event, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to require the new business operations to honor the promises made in this Privacy Policy or, in the alternative, allow you an opportunity to opt out of further processing.
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to providing our Privacy Policy and all legal resources to the widest possible audience, including those with disabilities. If you do require this policy or any other legal resource in an alternative format, please contact [email protected] and we will try to provide it to you in an alternate format.
Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the rules and laws of the State of California and the United States. All decisions under this Privacy Policy will be made pursuant to the laws and in the courts of Los Angeles, California.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy is effective June 1, 2024, superseding all previous policies. By continued use of this website and service, you consent to the revised policy. Any future changes we may make will reflect the effective date.
We will amend our effective date when we make future substantive policy changes.
Summary and Acknowledgment
Your trust is important to John H. Ruiz Legal Insights. We are fully committed to maintaining the highest level of privacy and security when it comes to the information you provide. Through our services, you arm yourself with legal knowledge and entrust us with your information, a responsibility we do not take lightly. Thank you for trusting John H. Ruiz Legal Insights as your legal resource.