Privacy Policy

Last Updated / Effective Date: 01/03/2026

This Privacy Policy applies to the website located at https://www.gavilan.law (the “Site”) and governs data collection and usage by Gavilan Corporate Law, APC (“GCL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By interacting with our website or submitting your personal information, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of your personal information as outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please refrain from using our website. 

  1. A Note Regarding Attorney-Client PrivilegePlease note thatsubmitting personal information to us via this Site, email, or online contact forms does not create an attorney-client relationship. While we take your privacy seriously and keep your information confidential, information submitted through our Site before a formal attorney-client relationship is established (via a signed, written engagement agreement) may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not submit highly sensitive, confidential, or incriminating information through our website contact forms. 
  2. Collection of Personal InformationWe collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information that is automatically collected when you visit our Site.
  • Information You Voluntarily Provide: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or email, such as your name, email address, phone number, state of residence, and a brief description of your legal inquiry. 
  • Automatically Collected Information: We also collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and interaction data to administer our site, measure visitor numbers, and gather demographic data. This information generally does not directly identify you unless combined with personal data voluntarily submitted by you. 
  1. Use of Personal InformationWe may use your personal information to:
  • Respond to your inquiries, evaluate your legal matter, and fulfill your requests. 
  • Send newsletters, legal updates, or communications related to our services, only if you have consented to receive them. 
  • Improve our website functionality, user experience, and marketing efforts. 
  • Conduct internal research and analytics. 
  • Comply with our legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations. 
  1. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal InformationWe do not sell your personal information, nor do we “share” it for cross-context behavioral advertising.All personal information collected is used solely to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.  We may disclose personal information only under the following strictly limited circumstances, as permitted by applicable law: 
  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform essential services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, IT support, and analytics), provided they adhere to strict confidentiality obligations and do not use your data for their own independent purposes. 
  • Legal & Safety Obligations: To comply with regulatory or legal obligations (such as subpoenas or court orders), or to enforce our rights and protect the safety, property, or rights of our firm, our clients, or the public. 

Strict SMS / Mobile Data Protection Policy: We respect your privacy regarding mobile communications. We do not share your mobile phone number or opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other data-sharing categories outlined in this policy explicitly exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this mobile information will never be shared with any third parties. 

  1. Cookies and “Do Not Track” SignalsThis website uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to help personalize your online experience and analyze site traffic. For more information, please see our Cookie Notice.
  • Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) requires us to disclose how we respond to web browser DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not uniquely respond to or alter its practices when it receives “Do Not Track” signals from a visitor’s browser. 
  1. Your California Privacy RightsIf you are a resident of California, youpossess certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Depending on applicable statutory thresholds, you may have the right to: 
  • Right to Know/Access: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. 
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal and ethical exceptions (e.g., retaining data for conflict checks or to comply with state bar rules). 
  • Right to Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you. 
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights. 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this Policy. We will verify your identity before processing your request. 

  1. Security and Retention of Your Personal InformationWesecure your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security protocols, encryption, and technology to protect your personal information during transmission and once it is received. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We retain your personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required to comply with our legal and ethical record-keeping obligations. 
  2. Data Storage and ProcessingRegardless of your location, information collected is processed and stored in databaseslocated within the United States. By using this Site, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States. 
  3. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)Our website and legal services are not directed to, nor do we knowingly collect personal informationfrom, children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a visitor under the age of 16 without verifiable parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. 
  4. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWemay update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website and/or services available through this site after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and your agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy. 
  5. Contact InformationWewelcome your questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy. If you believe that we have not adhered to this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at: 

Gavilan Corporate Law, APC  

  • 19200 Von Karman Ave, Ste 600, Irvine, CA 92612  
  • Phone: (866) 855-0505  
  • Email: info@gavilancorporatelaw.com