Privacy Policy
Statement of Privacy
Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to lokewalsh.com and Loke Walsh Immigration Law, PC (“the Firm”) and governs data collection and usage. The Firm provides legal services, specifically in business immigration law. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this statement.
Information We Collect: We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”).
Direct Identifiers: Name, email address, telephone number, and physical address.
Case-Related Information: Passport details, visa history, and employment information necessary for immigration filings.
Financial Data: Billing and credit card information for processing legal fees.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring website addresses collected automatically for service quality and statistics.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR): For clients in the European Union (EU), we process your data under the following legal bases.
Contractual Necessity: To perform legal services you have requested.
Legal Obligation: To comply with U.S. immigration laws and anti-money laundering regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve our website and client communications.
Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive marketing materials.
Use and Sharing of Your Information: The Firm uses your information to operate its website and deliver requested services.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted partners (e.g., payment processors, secure cloud storage) to perform essential business functions. These partners are contractually prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
No Sale of Data: The Firm does not sell, rent, or lease its client lists to third parties.
Legal Disclosures: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the Firm or the public.
Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Right to Know/Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal record-retention requirements for lawyers).
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing at any time.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services or change prices if you exercise these rights.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to personalize your experience and analyze site traffic. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though this may limit some website features.
Security and Retention: We implement reasonable security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide legal services and comply with statutory legal record-keeping obligations.
International Data Transfers: As a U.S. firm with global clients, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We use Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected under international standards.
Children Under Thirteen: We do not knowingly collect information from children under thirteen without parental consent.
Contact Us to Exercise Your Rights: To submit a request regarding your data, please contact us using the methods below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days (CCPA) or 30 days (GDPR).
Loke Walsh Immigration Law, PC
10555 Jefferson Blvd., Suite A
Culver City, California 90232-3513
Email: compliance@lokewalsh.com
Phone: (310) 454-7920