Botto Law Group LLP

This Privacy Policy describes Botto Law Group’s policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of information we collect through the domain bottolaw.com including any mobile application or version of the site, and explains the types of information we collect and how such information may be processed, utilized or shared.

Information that we obtain from visits to our website can be broadly described as the personal information that visitors provide us, as well as technical information that we may collect using technology concerning those visits.

If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from Botto Law Group, we may collect and use your mobile phone number to send you SMS communications related to your legal services, appointments, reminders, and other relevant updates.

• Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on your interactions with us.

• Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message. You may also reply “HELP” for more information.

• Data Sharing: We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your mobile number or personal data to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

• Carrier Disclaimer: Message and data rates may apply. Messaging is provided on an “as-is” basis and may be subject to delays or delivery failure depending on your carrier.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your mobile information will be used solely in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. If you have any questions or wish to update your communication preferences, please contact us (415) 364-9700.

We use your personal data to contact you about our legal services should you choose to submit that information using our web site. You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Your data and information are never sold or shared without permission.

• You have the right to confirm whether Botto Law Group is using or storing your personal information and to obtain a copy of any information we have.

• If you discover that the information we have about you is incorrect or inaccurate, to request that we correct or update it.

• To restrict or limit how we use your information. We do not use your information for marketing purposes.

• If you withdraw your consent or otherwise object to our use of your information, you have the right to request that we delete your information.

Residents of California are permitted under California Civil Code §1798.83 to request information regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes. As noted above, Botto Law Group does not sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

• Residents of California also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (California Civil Code §1798.100 et seq.) (“CCPA”). These rights are in addition to other rights you may have.

• Our website collects information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or device (“personal information”). Botto Law Group collects the following categories of personal information

A. Identifiers.  A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers.  ​

YES. We collect this type of information directly from you when submitted on our contact form on the website. We also collect this type of information directly from you as a job applicant or employee of Botto Law Group.

B. Personal information. A name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver’s license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information.​

YES. We collect this type of information directly from you, for example, from you as a job applicant or employee of Botto Law Group.

C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law. Age (40 years or older), race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, genetic information (including familial genetic information).

YES. We collect this type of information directly from you as a job applicant or employee of Botto Law Group.

D. Commercial information. Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.

NO.

E. Biometric information. Genetic, physiological, behavioral, and biological characteristics, or activity patterns used to extract a template or other identifier or identifying information, such as, fingerprints, faceprints, and voiceprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, gait, or other physical patterns, and sleep, health, or exercise data.

NO.

F. Internet or other similar network activity. Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer’s interaction with a website, application, or advertisement.

YES. We collect this type of information directly and indirectly from activity on our website (bottolaw.com), mobile sites, or blogs, for example, from submissions through our website or website usage details collected automatically.

G. Geolocation data. Physical location or movements.

NO.

H. Sensory data. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information.

NO.

I. Professional or employment-related information. Current or past job history or performance evaluations.

YES. We also collect this type of information directly from you as a job applicant or employee of Botto Law Group.

J. Non-public education information (per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)).  Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records.

YES. We also collect this type of information directly from you as a job applicant or employee of Botto Law Group.

K. Inferences drawn from other personal information.  Profile reflecting a person’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

NO.​​​​

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Personal information does not include:

• Publicly available information from government records.

• Deidentified or aggregated consumer information.

• Information excluded from the CCPA’s scope, such as:

  • Health or medical information covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) or clinical trial data.

  • Personal information covered by certain sector-specific privacy laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) or California Financial Information Privacy Act (FIPA), and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994.

We use reasonable technical, organizational and administrative measures to protect the security of the personal information we collect. Industry-standard encryption is employed to protect data we have collected. No data storage or method of data transmission, however, can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information you disclose or transmit to us over the Internet.

Botto Law Group is not responsible for the privacy, information or data security policies or practices of third parties.

Botto Law Group is a United States law firm with headquarters in California. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that we will process any information you provide to us in the United States. If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, any information you voluntarily provide via our website and any technical information from the browser of your computer, tablet or mobile device will be transferred out of your country and into the United States, where our law firm is located. The laws and protections available to the privacy of your personal information in the United States may significantly differ from the protections available in your country. Personal data transferred to the United States may be subject to lawful access requests by state and federal authorities in the United States. If you do not want any personal information to be transferred to the United States, please do not provide that information to our firm via our website.

Our website, blogs, mobile sites and applications are intended for a general audience and not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect information online from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information to us.

We may change the terms of our privacy policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when we last revised this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will post a notice on our website. We encourage you to visit this page periodically to check for changes or updates.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bottolaw.com or at the address below.

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Botto Law Group LLP

180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1616

San Francisco, CA 94104