Privacy Policy

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Weltin Law, P.C. (“Weltin Law,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit our website, submit a contact or case-review form, communicate with our office, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• the information we collect;
• how we use that information;
• the circumstances in which information may be disclosed;
• how long information may be retained;
• the choices and privacy rights that may be available to you; and
• how to contact us regarding privacy matters.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

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1. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through a website form, email, telephone call, or another direct communication with Weltin Law.

This information may include:

• first and last name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• city, state, or general location;
• preferred method of contact;
• information about a workplace injury, accident, employment issue, maritime matter, or other potential legal matter;
• employer or workplace information;
• dates, locations, and circumstances related to an injury or claim;
• health, injury, treatment, or work-restriction information that you voluntarily provide;
• communications sent to our office; and
• any other information you voluntarily include in your inquiry.

Our current website forms do not permit document uploads.

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, financial account information, passwords, complete medical records, identification documents, or other highly sensitive information through the website unless a member of our team specifically requests it through an appropriate communication method.

2. Website Forms

The website includes contact and case-review forms.

Information submitted through these forms is delivered to and stored in the firm’s reception email account.

Based on the firm’s current practices:

• submissions are not stored in a customer relationship management platform;
• submissions are not sent to a third-party CRM;
• the forms do not permit document uploads;
• submissions are not used to enroll visitors in newsletters;
• submissions are not used for promotional email campaigns;
• submissions do not trigger automated marketing follow-up messages;
• submissions do not result in SMS or WhatsApp messages; and
• information is used primarily to review and respond to the inquiry.

A person who submits a form may receive a direct email or telephone response from Weltin Law regarding the inquiry.

Submitting a form does not guarantee that the firm will accept the matter or provide legal representation.

3. Telephone Communications

Weltin Law does not currently record telephone calls.

The firm does not currently use:

• call-tracking numbers;
• call-tracking software;
• third-party call-recording services; or
• automated telephone marketing systems.

Information voluntarily provided during a telephone conversation may be documented or retained as reasonably necessary to review and respond to the inquiry, maintain business records, evaluate a potential matter, or comply with professional obligations.

If the firm’s telephone practices change, this Privacy Policy should be updated before or when those changes are implemented.

4. Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and Marketing Communications

Weltin Law may communicate by email or telephone in response to an inquiry.

The firm does not currently:

• send newsletters;
• send promotional email campaigns;
• send automated marketing follow-up emails;
• send SMS messages to website-form users;
• send WhatsApp messages to website-form users; or
• enroll visitors in recurring marketing communications through the website.

Email and internet communications may not be completely secure. Please do not send highly sensitive or confidential information through ordinary email unless the firm has provided appropriate instructions.

If the firm later introduces newsletters, SMS, WhatsApp, automated communications, or other marketing tools, this policy and any related consent language should be updated.

5. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, security technologies, consent-management tools, browser information, and server logs.

This information may include:

• Internet Protocol address;
• browser type;
• device type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• date and time of visits;
• referring website;
• approximate geographic location;
• interactions with pages, links, and forms;
• cookie or device identifiers; and
• general information about how the website is used.

This information may help us:

• operate the website;
• maintain security;
• prevent spam and abuse;
• understand website traffic;
• identify technical problems;
• improve navigation and content; and
• evaluate website performance.

6. Google Analytics

Weltin Law uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:

• pages viewed;
• time spent on the website;
• device and browser information;
• approximate geographic location;
• referral sources; and
• general website interactions.

Google states that information generated through Analytics may be associated with cookies and similar technologies, subject to Google’s privacy practices and user controls.

Google Analytics is used for website measurement and improvement, not to determine whether Weltin Law will accept a particular legal matter.

Visitors may manage analytics cookies through the cookie-consent controls available on the website, browser settings, or tools provided by Google.

7. Google reCAPTCHA

The website uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect forms from spam, abuse, fraud, and automated submissions.

reCAPTCHA may collect technical, device, browser, cookie, and interaction information to evaluate whether website activity appears to come from a person or an automated system.

Information processed through reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s applicable privacy policies and terms. Google’s privacy materials explain how it collects and processes information when its services are used on websites and applications.

8. Cookies and Consent Management

The website uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes that may include:

• essential website operation;
• security;
• form protection;
• cookie-preference management;
• analytics;
• remembering user preferences; and
• improving website performance.

Weltin Law uses a Complianz consent banner to provide information about cookies and allow visitors to manage available preferences.

Google explains that cookies may be used to distinguish visitors, maintain security, measure website activity, and provide services such as Google Analytics.

Visitors may manage cookies through:

• the cookie banner;
• the cookie-preference controls;
• browser settings; or
• device settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, forms, security features, or preferences.

Additional information is available in the Weltin Law Cookie Policy.

9. How We Use Personal Information

Weltin Law may use personal information to:

• review and respond to inquiries;
• contact individuals who submit a website form;
• evaluate whether the firm may be able to assist with a potential legal matter;
• schedule consultations or follow-up communications;
• communicate by telephone or email;
• provide requested information;
• maintain inquiry and communication records;
• perform conflict checks where appropriate;
• operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
• measure website traffic and performance;
• detect spam, fraud, abuse, and security threats;
• comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional obligations;
• respond to lawful requests;
• establish, exercise, or defend legal rights; and
• protect the rights, property, and security of the firm, its personnel, clients, and others.

We do not use website form submissions for unrelated promotional campaigns based on the firm’s current practices.

10. How Personal Information May Be Disclosed

Weltin Law may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to operate the website, respond to an inquiry, provide legal services, maintain security, comply with professional obligations, or satisfy applicable law.

Information may be disclosed to:

• attorneys and authorized personnel of Weltin Law;
• website hosting and technical infrastructure providers;
• email service providers;
• website maintenance providers;
• security and spam-prevention providers;
• Google Analytics;
• Google reCAPTCHA;
• consent-management technology providers;
• professional advisers, insurers, accountants, consultants, or legal counsel;
• courts, government agencies, regulators, or law enforcement when required or permitted by law; and
• a successor organization in connection with a merger, restructuring, transfer, or similar transaction.

The firm does not currently use a third-party CRM, call-tracking provider, chat provider, or marketing automation platform to manage website inquiries.

Technology providers may process limited information as necessary to deliver hosting, email, analytics, security, consent-management, or website services.

11. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

Weltin Law does not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration.

Based on the website’s current configuration, Weltin Law does not currently use:

• Meta Pixel;
• LinkedIn Insight Tag;
• TikTok Pixel; or
• similar advertising or remarketing pixels.

Based on the practices currently confirmed, the firm does not knowingly sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

If advertising pixels, remarketing tools, or similar technologies are added in the future, the firm should review and update:

• this Privacy Policy;
• the Cookie Policy;
• the California Privacy Notice;
• the consent banner; and
• any opt-out mechanism required by applicable law.

California provides qualifying consumers with rights regarding the sale and sharing of personal information, including use of Global Privacy Control where applicable.

12. Testimonials and Professional Recognitions

The website may publish:

• client testimonials; and
• professional awards or recognitions.

A testimonial may include information voluntarily provided or approved for publication by the client, subject to applicable permissions, confidentiality duties, and professional requirements.

Weltin Law does not intend to disclose confidential client information through testimonials without appropriate authorization.

The website does not currently publish case results, settlement amounts, verdict amounts, or recovery figures based on the information confirmed by the firm.

Testimonials and professional recognitions are addressed further in the Legal Disclaimer and Attorney Advertising Disclosure.

13. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Content

Weltin Law may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with:

• drafting;
• editing;
• translation;
• design;
• image creation;
• video production;
• voice production;
• captions; and
• social media content.

The use of artificial intelligence for content production does not mean that website visitors’ form submissions are entered into public AI systems.

Weltin Law does not intend to submit confidential or highly sensitive visitor information to artificial intelligence tools for unrelated content-production purposes.

AI-assisted content is provided for general informational or promotional purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Additional information is available in the Legal Disclaimer, Attorney Advertising Disclosure, and AI and Media Disclosure.

14. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Submitting a website form, sending an email, calling the firm, or receiving a response does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after:

• Weltin Law reviews the matter;
• any necessary conflict review is completed;
• the firm expressly agrees to provide representation; and
• any required written engagement agreement is completed.

Do not send confidential, privileged, time-sensitive, or highly sensitive information until the firm confirms representation and provides appropriate instructions.

15. Data Retention

Weltin Law may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• respond to an inquiry;
• evaluate a potential matter;
• maintain communication records;
• perform or document conflict checks;
• comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations;
• protect the firm’s legal rights;
• prevent fraud or abuse;
• resolve disputes; and
• maintain website and communication security.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

• the type of information;
• the nature of the inquiry;
• whether representation is established;
• applicable legal or professional obligations;
• evidentiary considerations; and
• security or recordkeeping needs.

Information may be deleted, anonymized, or securely archived when it is no longer reasonably necessary.

16. Data Security

Weltin Law uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, email system, internet transmission, or electronic-storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting highly sensitive information through ordinary website forms or email unless specifically instructed to do so.

17. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have privacy rights under applicable California law.

The CCPA/CPRA applies only to businesses that satisfy the applicable statutory requirements. Publication of this policy does not constitute an admission that Weltin Law is subject to every provision of the CCPA/CPRA.

Where applicable, California residents may have the right to:

• request information about personal information collected;
• request access to certain personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate personal information;
• request deletion of certain personal information;
• receive information about categories of sources and recipients;
• opt out of certain sales or sharing;
• limit certain uses of sensitive personal information; and
• exercise privacy rights without unlawful discrimination.

California’s Attorney General identifies rights involving knowledge, deletion, correction, sale, sharing, and certain uses of sensitive personal information for qualifying consumers.

Certain information may be exempt from a request because of:

• legal or professional obligations;
• privilege or confidentiality;
• conflict-check requirements;
• recordkeeping duties;
• fraud-prevention needs;
• security concerns;
• evidentiary requirements; or
• the need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

18. How to Submit a Privacy Request

Privacy-related requests should be submitted to:

Weltin Law, P.C.
1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Email: reception@weltinlaw.com
Telephone: (510) 251-6060

Please include:

• your name;
• your preferred contact method;
• the nature of the request; and
• enough information to help identify relevant records.

Do not include unnecessary Social Security numbers, financial information, complete medical records, or other highly sensitive information in the initial request.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity and authority before responding.

19. Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track

The website’s Complianz configuration is intended to respect Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track signals where supported and applicable.

Global Privacy Control may communicate an opt-out request for covered businesses subject to California requirements concerning sale or sharing.

Visitors may also manage cookies through the website’s consent controls and their browser settings.

20. Third-Party Websites

The website may link to:

• government agencies;
• courts;
• medical resources;
• professional organizations;
• social media platforms;
• video platforms;
• maps; and
• other third-party websites.

Weltin Law does not control the privacy, security, accessibility, accuracy, or content practices of third-party websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies and terms of those providers before submitting personal information.

21. Children’s Privacy

The website is intended for adults seeking general legal information or assistance.

Weltin Law does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

A parent or guardian who believes that a child has submitted personal information may contact the firm to request review or deletion.

22. Visitors Outside the United States

Weltin Law, P.C. is a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California, United States.

Information submitted through the website may be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in another country.

23. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Weltin Law may update this Privacy Policy when:

• website features change;
• new technologies are implemented;
• service providers change;
• information practices change;
• communication methods change; or
• legal or professional requirements are updated.

The revised policy will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

Visitors should review this page periodically.

24. Contact Information

Questions, concerns, and privacy requests may be directed to:

Weltin Law, P.C.
1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 251-6060
Email: reception@weltinlaw.com
Website: https://www.weltinlaw.com/