Privacy Policy (Users Outside UK and EEA Only)

Effective Date: 2024-11-11

This Privacy Policy applies to you if you are located outside the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Economic Area (EEA) and describes how Law Offices of Gabriel C. Mbanefo, P.C. (d/b/a Entrepreneur Legal® US) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you access or use the website www.entrep.legal (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Site.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from and about you in connection with your use of the Site and services, including:

  a. Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you:

  • Contact Us: name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.
  • Purchase Products or Services: billing information, payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers), and information related to your purchase.
  • Register for an Account: username, password, and contact details if applicable.

  b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Usage Information: pages viewed, links clicked, browsing patterns, and general interactions with the Site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: for site functionality, analytics, and marketing purposes (see Section 7 for more details).

  c. Legal Document and Communication Data

When you use our services, any legal documents you provide or communications you send to us will be treated as confidential and used solely to provide the requested service.

  d. Location Information

We may collect approximate location data based on your IP address to customize our services, in compliance with your browser or device settings.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our products and services, including processing orders and facilitating customer support.
  • To improve and personalize your experience on the Site.
  • To communicate with you regarding service updates, promotional offers, or other relevant information (you may opt out at any time).
  • To comply with legal obligations and respond to requests from regulatory or law enforcement authorities.
  1. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Depending on your location, we may rely on different legal grounds to process your personal data:

  • Performance of a Contract: to fulfill our contractual obligations when you make a purchase.
  • Legitimate Interests: to enhance our services, provide marketing (within regulatory limits), and improve website security, balanced with your privacy rights.
  • Consent: for specific types of data processing where you have provided consent, such as receiving marketing emails (you may withdraw your consent at any time).
  1. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following instances:

  a. Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, IT support, and analytics providers. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to assist us.

  b. Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, such as a subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or others.

  c. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the nature of our relationship with you.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing activities. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

For more information on our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

  1. International Data Transfers

Entrepreneur Legal® US is based in the United States, and the data collected by Entrepreneur Legal® US is processed and stored primarily in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country of residence.

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights in relation to your personal data. These may include the right to:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data in specific situations.
  • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format for transfer to another provider.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@us.entrep.legal. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You may request to know the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, as well as the purposes for which we collect or share this data.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete certain personal data we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: While we do not sell personal data as defined by the CCPA, California residents have the right to opt out of any future sales of personal data if this practice changes.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at info@us.entrep.legal. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.

  1. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site and services are intended for individuals over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If we become aware of any such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make updates, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@us.entrep.legal.

By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your personal data.