Potomac Law Group’s Privacy Policy
Potomac Law Group, PLLC (“Potomac Law,” “PLG,” “we,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, secure, and disclose personal data obtained from users of our website, www.potomaclaw.com (“our website”), and through other interactions with you. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically by posting a revised version on our website. Please review it regularly for any updates. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@potomaclaw.com
Mail: General Counsel, Potomac Law Group, 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20006
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, job title, postal address, business address, email address, telephone or mobile number, and fax number when contacting us or attending our events.
- Professional Information: Job titles, previous roles, professional experience, and qualifications when contacting us or attending our events.
- Profile and Usage Data: Marketing communication preferences, communication preferences, and website usage data (e.g., services viewed).
- Social Network Data: If you connect with us via LinkedIn, Facebook, or other social networks, we may collect publicly shared data, such as your name, profile picture, gender, username, and other information permitted by your social network privacy settings.
- Legal and Compliance Data: Publicly available information for client due diligence purposes.
- Identification and payment data for compliance and billing purposes.
- Data relevant to legal matters, which may include sensitive categories such as health or criminal record information, as necessary.
- Recruitment Data: Information submitted through job applications, including demographic and health data, to comply with equal opportunities requirements and assess suitability for employment.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver legal services.
- To communicate with you about inquiries, applications, or events.
- To comply with legal and professional obligations.
- To improve our website, services, and marketing efforts.
Data Sharing:
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Third parties assisting us with hosting, IT support, or other necessary business operations.
- For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, court orders, or enforceable government requests.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to data sharing.
3. Automatic Data Collection and Cookies
We may collect certain information automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:
- Browser type and settings.
- IP address.
- Website usage data, such as pages viewed and time spent on our website.
How We Use Cookies:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance your user experience and analyze website performance. We may use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and improve website functionality.
- Monitor website usage and gather analytics to optimize our services.
You can control or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality on our website.
Our website does not honor "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (California Civil Code Section 1798.100), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data. These rights, which may be subject to limitations or restrictions, include:
- The right to disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
- The right to request deletion of personal information.
- The right to access personal information.
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
Potomac Law does not sell or share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent.
To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.
Categories of Personal Information We May Collect:
- Identifiers (e.g., name, email address).
- Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)).
- Protected classification characteristics (e.g., gender, race).
- Commercial information (e.g., payment data).
- Biometric information.
- Internet or other electronic network activity.
- Geolocation data.
- Sensory data (e.g., audio recordings).
- Professional or employment-related information.
- Non-public education information.
- Inferences drawn from other personal information.
5. No Targeting of Minors
Our website and services are not directed at or intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor without proper consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such data. If you believe that we have collected personal data from a minor, please contact us at privacy@potomaclaw.com.
6. Geographic Scope of Services
Our website and services are intended primarily for users located in the United States. While our website may be accessible from outside the United States, we do not actively target individuals or entities outside the U.S. By using our website, you acknowledge that your data may be collected, processed, and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
7. Your Privacy Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights or to opt out of receiving marketing communications, please contact us at privacy@potomaclaw.com.
8. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Transmission of data to our website is at your own risk.
9. The internet
This website may, from time to time, contain links to other websites which are outside of our control and are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for other sites’ privacy policies. If you access other websites using the links provided, please check their policies before submitting any personal information.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
General Counsel
Potomac Law Group, PLLC
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1025
Washington, DC 20006
Email: privacy@potomaclaw.com
The policy above replaces PLG’s prior privacy policy effective Dec 1, 2024.