Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Employment and professional information
• Immigration-related information and supporting documents (including passport numbers, visa documents, and employment history)
• Communications you send to us through forms, email, phone, or consultations

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymized where technically feasible)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on our website
• Referral sources and website usage analytics

Tracking Technologies

We, our service providers, and select marketing and analytics partners use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to collect information automatically when you visit our website. These technologies fall into the following general categories:

• Essential/Functional - technologies that keep the website running properly, remember your cookie consent preferences, and support embedded tools such as our online appointment-scheduling widget.
• Analytics - technologies, including those provided by Google and by our website hosting platform, that help us understand how visitors use our website.
• Advertising and Marketing - technologies provided by our advertising partners, including social media and search advertising platforms, that measure the performance of our advertising campaigns and, in permitted jurisdictions, support the delivery of relevant advertising. Where this activity constitutes a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under applicable law, you may opt out as described in Section 10.
• Third-Party Embeds - certain pages include embedded third-party features, such as our scheduling widget, contact and newsletter forms, and embedded video, which may set their own cookies when loaded.
• Planned Session-Analytics Tool - we intend to deploy an additional website analytics tool that records aggregated visitor interaction patterns. When deployed, it will be configured to mask sensitive input fields and will be subject to consent in jurisdictions that require it.

We use a tag management system to deploy and control these technologies, and our configuration may change over time as vendors are added or removed. For a current, itemized list of the specific cookies and similar technologies used on our website, their providers, purposes, and retention periods, please see our Cookie Policy, which we update as our tracking configuration changes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Evaluate eligibility for immigration services
• Communicate with you regarding consultations, services, and inquiries
• Provide legal and professional services
• Improve our website and client experience
• Process payments and manage client accounts
• Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications, where permitted by law
• Measure and improve the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Immigration-related data (including passport numbers, visa documents, employment and travel history) is sensitive personal information under the CPRA. We use such data solely to provide immigration legal services and for no other purpose, including no use for advertising or analytics profiling.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our business
• Technology providers, including AI-assisted document preparation and analysis tools, that process information under confidentiality and data-protection obligations
• Attorneys, consultants, and professional advisors involved in your matter
• Government agencies and authorities when required by law (e.g., USCIS, Department of State)
• Third-party vendors that support website hosting, analytics, marketing and advertising, communications, or payment processing
• Other parties with your consent or at your direction

Any information shared in connection with legal representation will be handled in accordance with applicable ethical and confidentiality obligations.

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money.

Some of the analytics and advertising technologies described in our Cookie Policy - including tools that support and measure our advertising on social media and search platforms - may be considered "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CCPA/CPRA and similar laws. In jurisdictions where opt-in consent is required before such technologies may operate (including the EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, and California), we do not enable them until you affirmatively consent through our cookie consent banner. In other jurisdictions, you may opt out of this sharing at any time using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option described in Section 10.

4. Data Security & Secure Transmission

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

All pages on this website, including contact forms and intake submissions, are transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption. Given that immigration clients share sensitive documents including passport numbers, visa records, and employment history, we treat secure transmission as a baseline requirement.

We have executed data processing agreements with our key analytics and technology vendors, where required by applicable law. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies - provided by us and by third parties, including analytics providers, advertising and marketing partners, our website hosting provider, and embedded third-party tools - to operate our website, understand how it is used, and, in permitted jurisdictions, support our marketing efforts.

Consent Management

We use a cookie consent management platform that applies different rules depending on your location:

• Opt-in jurisdictions. In jurisdictions that require consent before tracking (currently including the EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland, California, Canada, Brazil, and South Africa), a consent banner is displayed and all non-essential cookies and tracking technologies remain blocked until you affirmatively accept them. We record your consent choices and, where supported, signal your preference to Google and other vendors using an industry-standard consent-signaling framework.
• Other jurisdictions. Other jurisdictions. In jurisdictions where opt-in consent is not required, including most of the United States and certain other regions, non-essential cookies may operate by default. You may opt out of this processing at any time by selecting “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” in the website footer (or the applicable opt-out option, where available).

We also honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request, and you may change your cookie preferences at any time through our consent banner or preference center.

IP Anonymization: Where technically supported, our analytics tools are configured to reduce the precision of location data collected.

Opt-Out: In addition to our cookie preference center, you may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout), or use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool (https://optout.aboutads.info).

For a current, itemized list of the specific cookies and similar technologies used on our website, see our Cookie Policy.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: If you wish to opt out of the sharing of your information with analytics or advertising providers, click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" or adjust your preferences via our consent banner. We also honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request.

6. Use of AI-Assisted Tools

SiliconPath Law uses AI-assisted technology to support case analysis, document preparation, and internal workflows. These tools operate under attorney supervision, and all legal work product is reviewed and approved by a licensed attorney.

Client information processed through such tools is subject to attorney-client confidentiality obligations. We do not permit vendors to use your personal or case information to train publicly available AI models.

7. Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our communications or by contacting us at connect@siliconpathlaw.com.

All marketing emails include our physical mailing address and a functional unsubscribe mechanism, in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act. Unsubscribe requests are honored within 10 business days.

If you are located in Canada, we will obtain your express consent before sending marketing communications, in compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Under the CPRA, data belonging to consumers under 16 is treated as sensitive personal information and is subject to additional protections.

10. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

This section applies to California residents and is provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the updated CPRA regulations effective January 1, 2026.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

Category	Examples	Collected
Identifiers	Name, email, phone, IP address	Yes
Professional/Employment Information	Job title, employer, work history	Yes
Sensitive Personal Information	Immigration documents, passport numbers, visa records	Yes
Internet/Electronic Activity	Pages visited, browser type, referring URLs	Yes
Communications	Emails, form submissions, consultation notes	Yes

Categories of Personal Information Sold or Shared

In the preceding 12 months, we have not sold personal information in exchange for money. We have shared the following categories of personal information with advertising and analytics partners for purposes that may constitute "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CPRA:

• Identifiers (such as online identifiers and IP address)
• Internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing and interaction data)

We have shared these categories with the following categories of third parties: advertising networks and social media platforms, and analytics service providers. We do not share sensitive personal information (including immigration-related data) for advertising purposes.

Your Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know. You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete. You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., information required to complete a legal engagement, comply with a legal obligation, or exercise our legal rights).
• Right to Correct. You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information for money. To opt out of the sharing described above, use our cookie consent banner, click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information," or submit a request using the contact information in Section 16. We also honor opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information. You have the right to direct us to limit the use of your sensitive personal information (including immigration documents) to purposes that are necessary to provide the services you requested. We already limit such use to service provision only.
• Right to Non-Discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA privacy rights. You will not receive a different level of service or be charged different prices based on the exercise of these rights.

How to Submit a Request

To submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) or exercise any of the rights above, please contact us at:

• Email: connect@siliconpathlaw.com
• Phone: +1 (650) 547-3322

We will respond to verified consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If additional time is required, we will notify you and may extend the response period by an additional 45 days.

To verify your identity, we may ask you to provide information that matches what we have on file. We will not fulfill requests unless we can reasonably verify your identity.

11. International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

In addition to California law, visitors from other U.S. states may have privacy rights under applicable state laws (including Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others). We treat all users with California-standard protections as a baseline.

12. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality

Information submitted through our contact forms, intake questionnaires, or during consultation calls in connection with a potential or existing legal representation may be protected by attorney-client privilege and applicable confidentiality rules under ABA Model Rule 1.6 and applicable state rules of professional conduct.

We treat all such communications with strict confidentiality and do not disclose them except as permitted or required by law or with your informed consent.

Please note: communications made before a formal engagement agreement is signed may not carry the full protections of attorney-client privilege. We encourage you not to share highly sensitive information through the website contact form until an engagement is established.

13. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, SiliconPath Law will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law. Under California law, notification will be provided in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. Where required, we will also notify the California Attorney General and other applicable regulators.

14. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. The following general retention periods apply:

Data Category	Retention Period
Website inquiry / contact form submissions	2 years from submission
Consultation records (non-engaged)	2 years from consultation
Active client files	Duration of engagement + 7 years after matter closure
Immigration documents submitted	Duration of engagement + 7 years after matter closure
Marketing and email preferences	Until opt-out or 3 years of inactivity
Website analytics and advertising cookie data	Varies by provider, generally ranging from session-length to approximately 24 months; see our Cookie Policy for details

When data is no longer required, we use secure deletion procedures to destroy it. Physical documents are shredded; digital files are permanently deleted using industry-standard methods.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly. Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.