Privacy Policy.
Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have regarding your information when you visit lehighvalleyimmigrationlawyers.com (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with the Firm.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact Information. Your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, provided through our web intake form, by phone, by email, or in person.
- Case-Related Information. Information you provide in connection with your legal matter, including immigration history, family relationships, employment history, country-of-origin information, government identification numbers, and supporting documents.
- SMS Information. Your mobile phone number, the date and time you provided SMS consent, and the content of text messages you exchange with the Firm.
- Website Usage Information. IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar analytics data collected automatically when you visit the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide legal services to you and represent you in your immigration matter;
- Communicate with you about your case, including by SMS where you have consented;
- Schedule consultations, appointments, and hearings;
- Process payments and manage our attorney-client relationship;
- Comply with our legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations;
- Improve the Site and our services.
How We Share Your Information
We share your information only as necessary to provide legal services or as required by law. Specifically, we may share information with:
- Government Agencies such as USCIS, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other agencies in connection with your matter, with your authorization;
- Service Providers that support our practice (such as case management, document storage, e-signature, telecommunications, and billing providers), bound by confidentiality obligations;
- Other Parties with your express written authorization, or as required by court order, subpoena, or applicable law.
SMS Consent Disclosure. Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent obtained by the Firm are used solely to communicate with you about your legal matter. SMS consent and mobile phone numbers collected for the purpose of SMS communications are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. No information collected through SMS opt-in is sold, rented, or shared with third-party marketers under any circumstances.
Attorney-Client Privilege
Communications between you and the Firm in the course of seeking or receiving legal services are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality under the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct. This Privacy Policy does not waive or limit those protections.
Data Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted storage and access controls. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information below, subject to the Firm's professional and legal obligations to maintain client records. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message from the Firm.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. We may collect information about minor children of clients in connection with family-based immigration matters, with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" above reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site or our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions?
Contact us.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please reach out using any of the channels below.