Privacy Policy
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Sevens Legal APC ("Sevens Legal," "we," "our," or "us") is a professional law corporation registered in the State of California. This Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website at sevenslegal.com, our intake forms, our SMS communications program, and all interactions with our office. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of the personal information entrusted to us, consistent with our obligations as attorneys and with applicable privacy laws.
Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by Sevens Legal APC through any means, including but not limited to: our website and any subdomains, online intake and contact forms, telephone consultations, in-person visits, electronic correspondence, and our SMS notification program.
By submitting your information through any of our forms, contacting our office, or consenting to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. This Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites that may be linked from our site.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following categories:
- Identity Information: Full legal name, date of birth, government-issued identification details.
- Contact Information: Mailing address, phone number (mobile and landline), email address.
- Case & Legal Information: Details about your legal matter, prior legal history relevant to representation, court dates, case numbers, and related documentation voluntarily provided.
- Communications Data: Records of telephone calls, emails, SMS message exchanges, and written correspondence with our office.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referral URLs, and interaction timestamps collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Financial Information: Billing details and payment records necessary to establish and manage retainer agreements and fee arrangements, processed through secure third-party payment processors.
- SMS Consent Data: Opt-in records including the timestamp, consent language presented, and your checkbox selection at the time of form submission.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of personal data beyond what is directly relevant to your legal matter and representation.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To evaluate and respond to requests for legal consultation and representation
- To schedule, confirm, and send reminders for appointments and consultations
- To provide case status updates, document requests, and court date notifications via SMS and other channels
- To fulfill our professional and legal obligations as attorneys under the California Rules of Professional Conduct
- To process billing, invoicing, and retainer fee management
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court orders
- To protect the legal rights and interests of Sevens Legal APC and its clients
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent (where applicable), our legitimate business and legal interests, and our contractual obligations when a representation agreement is established.
SMS / Text Messaging
Sevens Legal APC operates an SMS notification program for clients who have expressly opted in through our website consent form. Participation is entirely voluntary.
Opt-In: You opt in by checking the consent checkbox on our form and submitting your phone number. The checkbox is not pre-checked and is never required to submit the form.
Types of Messages: By opting in, you consent to receive non-marketing text messages from Sevens Legal APC, including: appointment confirmations and reminders, case status updates, document requests, court date reminders, and consultation confirmations related to your legal matter.
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on the nature and status of your legal matter. You may receive multiple messages per week during active case periods.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. Upon receiving your STOP request, we will send a final confirmation and no further messages will be sent.
Help: To receive assistance with our messaging program, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly at (619) 430-2355 or jessica@sevenslegal.com.
Message & Data Rates: Standard carrier message and data rates may apply to messages sent and received. Contact your wireless provider for details about your plan.
No Mobile Information Will Be Shared. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service providers or case management platforms, is permitted solely to facilitate our communications program. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
No Sale of Personal Data
We do not sell, buy, rent, or share your personal data for monetary or other valuable consideration. Your information is used exclusively to provide and manage our legal services and to communicate with you about your matter. We do not engage in data brokering, behavioral advertising targeting, or any commercial exchange of your personal information.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to know, access, correct, delete, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information; therefore, no opt-out mechanism for data sales is required. However, you may exercise any applicable rights under Section 10 of this Policy.
Data Security
We implement a multi-layered approach to data security, incorporating administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we hold:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols
- Secure, access-controlled case management and communication platforms
- Role-based access controls limiting personnel access to only what is necessary for their function
- Regular review of our data handling and security practices
- Staff training on client confidentiality and data protection obligations
- Incident response procedures for identifying and addressing potential data breaches
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. In the event of a security incident affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with our legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. In California, attorneys are required to retain client files for a minimum period following the conclusion of a matter; we comply with all applicable State Bar guidelines regarding record retention.
When personal information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it using secure methods appropriate to the sensitivity of the data.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Right to Know / Access: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and professional retention obligations.
- Right to Opt-Out of SMS: Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message from us.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
California residents may exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA. To make a request, contact us using the information in Section 14. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Users
Sevens Legal APC is located in and primarily serves clients in the United States. If you are accessing our website or services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
By using our services or submitting your information, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal data in the United States in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable U.S. law.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Your continued use of our website or services following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. If we make changes that materially affect how we use your personal information, we will provide notice through our website or direct communication where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Sevens Legal APC
This Privacy Policy was prepared in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), applicable federal regulations, and CTIA/TCR A2P 10DLC messaging compliance requirements. Sevens Legal APC is a professional law corporation licensed in the State of California. This document does not constitute legal advice. © 2026 Sevens Legal APC. All rights reserved.