RBJ.LAW PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: July 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to The Law Offices of Roger Barrett James, a Sole Proprietorship located at Witkowice 50G, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland.
  • Consumer means a natural person who is a California resident, as defined by California Civil Code Section 1798.140.
  • Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • Country refers to: Poland
  • Data Controller means the Company, which determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO) means the person responsible for data protection compliance (if applicable).
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Personal Information has the meaning given in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • Sensitive Personal Information means personal information that reveals a consumer’s social security number, driver’s license number, state identification card number, passport number, account log-in credentials, financial account information, precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, union membership, genetic data, biometric information, health information, sex life or sexual orientation.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
  • Third-party Social Media Service refers to any website or any social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
  • Website refers to RBJ.LAW, accessible from rbj.law
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. This may include:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
  • Professional information (if seeking legal services)
  • Communication preferences

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service and may include:

  • Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages of our Service that You visit
  • Time and date of Your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Mobile device information
  • Operating system information
  • Referral sources

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

If You choose to register through or grant us access to Third-Party Social Media Services (Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), We may collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • Profile information
  • Contact list information (with your permission)
  • Other information You choose to share

Categories of Personal Information (CCPA)

Under the CCPA, we collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, IP address, device identifiers
  • Contact Information: Mailing address, email address, phone number
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with our website
  • Geolocation Data: General location based on IP address
  • Professional Information: Information related to legal service requests
  • Inferences: Preferences and characteristics derived from other information

Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from:

  • Directly from You when you use our Service
  • Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies
  • Third-party social media services (with your permission)
  • Public records (when relevant to legal services)
  • Business partners and affiliates

Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process Your Personal Data based on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our legal service agreements with you
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements in providing legal services
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate our business, improve our services, and protect our legal interests (where not overridden by your rights)
  • Vital Interests: In rare cases where processing is necessary to protect life or health

We will always identify the specific lawful basis when collecting your data.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our legal services
  • Account Management: To manage your account and registration
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill legal service agreements
  • Communication: To contact you about services, updates, and legal matters
  • Legal Compliance: To meet professional and regulatory obligations

Secondary Uses

  • Marketing: To provide information about relevant legal services (with consent or legitimate interest)
  • Service Improvement: To analyze and improve our services
  • Security: To protect against fraud and security threats
  • Business Operations: For internal business analysis and operations

Business/Commercial Purposes (CCPA)

  • Providing legal services
  • Customer service and support
  • Processing transactions
  • Marketing and advertising (with appropriate permissions)
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Legal compliance
  • Business analytics

Sharing Your Personal Information

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email communication services
  • Payment processing
  • Legal research databases
  • Document management systems

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful government requests
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Ensure user safety
  • Defend against legal claims

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Categories of Third Parties (CCPA)

We may share personal information with:

  • Legal service providers and contractors
  • Technology service providers
  • Professional service providers (accounting, legal)
  • Government agencies (when required by law)

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States and European Union member states. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
  • Other lawful transfer mechanisms as required

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Client Records: 7 years after completion of legal services (or as required by professional obligations)
  • Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent or 3 years of inactivity
  • Usage Data: 2 years for analytics purposes
  • Account Information: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
  • Legal Compliance Data: As required by applicable laws

Your Privacy Rights

Rights for All Users

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion of your information
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

Additional GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to object to automated decision-making and profiling
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

California Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

  • Email: roger @ rbj.law
  • Mail: The Law Offices of Roger Barrett James, Witkowice 50G, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland

We will respond to requests within:

  • 30 days for most requests
  • 45 days for complex requests (with notice of extension)
  • As required by applicable law

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

For California Residents: We do not sell personal information as traditionally defined. However, some data sharing for advertising purposes may constitute “selling” or “sharing” under CCPA. You can opt out by:

  • Clicking our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link
  • Contacting us directly
  • Using browser-based opt-out signals

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Website functionality and security
  • Type: Session cookies
  • Retention: Deleted when browser closes

Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember preferences and settings
  • Type: Persistent cookies
  • Retention: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Website performance analysis
  • Type: Persistent cookies
  • Retention: Up to 2 years

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Any automated processing is limited to:

  • Basic website analytics
  • Spam filtering
  • General service improvement

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

For EU residents, we require parental consent for individuals under 16.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Providing prominent notice on our Service

Changes become effective on the date posted unless otherwise specified.

Data Protection Officer

If required by applicable law, our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:

  • Email: roger @ rbj.law
  • Address: The Law Offices of Roger Barrett James, Witkowice 50G, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland

Supervisory Authority

EU residents have the right to lodge complaints with their local supervisory authority regarding our data processing activities.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us:

General Privacy Inquiries:

  • Email: privacy@rbj.law
  • Address: The Law Offices of Roger Barrett James, Witkowice 50G, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland

California Consumer Rights:

  • Email: roger @ rbj.law
  • Address: The Law Offices of Roger Barrett James, 56359 PO Box 7775, San Francisco, CA 94120

EU Data Protection Inquiries:

  • Email: roger @ rbj.law

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 72 hours.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws. Legal requirements may vary by jurisdiction.