Effective Date: 1/09/2026
M J Perez APC (“M J Perez,” “we,” “us,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, website visitors, and all individuals whose information we collect. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in connection with our legal services and our website, located at www.mjperezlaw.com/privacy.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information, depending on the purpose of interaction with the Firm:
A. Client and Prospective Client Information
- Identifiers such as name, address, telephone number, and email address
- Case-related information and documents
- Billing, payment, and financial information
- Information you voluntarily provide during consultations or intake
B. Website and Online Information
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, referring URLs, and date/time of access
- Cookie and Tracking: information collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)
C. Communications
- Emails, phone calls, voicemails, contact form submissions, and other correspondence
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under the age of 16, where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- Provide and improve our services and website
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Send legal updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Maintain internal records, billing, and accounting
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- How We Share Personal Information
We may disclose personal information:
- With your consent
- To trusted service providers who assist us (e.g., IT, cloud storage, e-discovery vendors, or billing vendors)
- To comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or court orders
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, or others
- As otherwise permitted by applicable laws or professional rules
We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information, consistent with California privacy regulations and the confidentiality obligations governing attorneys. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell or share client information for advertising or marketing purposes.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies, including third-party analytics tools, to help us improve website functionality, analyze site traffic, and personalize your experience. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
- Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of certain processing.
California residents have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA, subject to certain legal and professional exceptions:
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, where legally permitted
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Where applicable
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
How to Exercise Your Rights
You may submit a request by contacting us using the information in Section 11 below. We will verify your identity before responding. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide legal services
- Comply with legal and ethical obligations
- Maintain appropriate business and claims-related records
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the matter and applicable regulatory or professional requirements.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
- No Formation of Attorney-Client Relationship
The use of the Firm’s website and your decision to submit information using any portion contained on our website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information voluntarily submitted as confidential will not be deemed confidential by M J Perez unless you and M J Perez enter into an express attorney-client relationship following entry of a written agreement between you and M J Perez.
- Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
M J Perez APC
11440 W. Bernardo Ct. STE 300
San Diego, CA 92127
Phone: (619) 305-2471
Email: privacy@mjperezlaw.com