Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MC Law LLP ("MC Law," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.mclaw.io (the "Website"), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and professional title when you submit contact forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or request information.
• Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry, and professional background when you inquire about our legal services.
• Communication Content: The content of messages, inquiries, and other communications you send to us.
• Event Registration: Information you provide when registering for webinars, seminars, or other events.
• Job Application Information: Resume, cover letter, educational background, work history, and references submitted through our careers portal.
• Account Information: Username, password, and preferences if you create an account.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Information: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring URL, and navigation paths.
• Location Information: General geographic location based on your IP address.
• Log Data: Server logs recording your requests, access times, and system activity.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from business partners, service providers, publicly available databases, social media platforms, and marketing partners.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: Respond to inquiries, process event registrations, facilitate recruitment, and provide access to client resources.
• Communications: Send newsletters, legal alerts, and marketing communications (with your consent where required); notify you about service or policy changes.
• Security & Legal: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access; enforce our Terms of Use; comply with legal obligations; establish or defend legal claims.
• Business Operations: Conduct research and analysis; maintain internal records; perform accounting and billing functions.
• Website Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our Website and user experience.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, email delivery, analytics, marketing, payment processing).
• Professional Advisors: Our attorneys, accountants, auditors, and consultants as necessary for professional services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. Our Website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit.
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information based on job function.
• Security Assessments: Regular testing of our security systems and procedures.
• Employee Training: Regular training on data protection and security practices.
• Incident Response: Procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
• Data Portability: Receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing of your information.
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting us.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mclaw.io.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA and CPRA:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and third parties with whom we share information.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. MC Law does not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Submit requests by emailing privacy@mclaw.io or calling 1-800-555-1234.

10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the GDPR:

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: You have given consent for specific purposes.
• Contract: Processing is necessary for contract performance.
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, unless overridden by your rights.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@mclaw.io.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@mclaw.io.

12. International Data Transfers

MC Law is headquartered in the United States. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries. When transferring personal information from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we use appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and UK International Data Transfer Agreements.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and post the revised policy on our Website. For material changes, we may provide additional notice. Your continued use of our Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days, or 45 days for CCPA requests).