Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 18, 2023
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this Website. By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy (this “Privacy Policy”) governs the collection and processing by Wuersch & Gering LLP (“Wuersch & Gering”, “we” or “us”) of Personal Data (as defined below) through its website (the “Website”). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Data” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household (“you”), or as otherwise defined in the state privacy laws applicable to you. Personal Data does not include other information from or about you (e.g., consumer information that is deidentified or aggregate consumer information).
This Privacy Policy is directed to residents of the United States only. It describes (i) the types of Personal Data we collect and process, (ii) our methods of collection, (iii) the purposes for which we collect, disclose, and process Personal Data, (iv) to whom we disclose such Personal Data and (v) other information relevant to you, including information about your rights in connection with your Personal Data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us here. If you use this Website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to any term of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website nor provide any Personal Data to us on the Website.
At the top of this statement, we indicate the last time we updated this Privacy Policy. As our business practices evolve and new data privacy laws are enacted, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this Privacy Policy whenever you visit the Website so that you know the terms that apply to you at that time. We will consider your continued use of the Website after we make changes to this Privacy Policy to be your acceptance of those changes. If we significantly change the way we treat our users’ Personal Data, we will inform you through a general notice on the Website.
The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, do not use the Website nor provide any Personal Data to us on the Website. We will not knowingly collect any Personal Data from individuals under the age of 18 without prior parental consent. If we learn that we have collected or received Personal Data from individuals under the age of 18 without verified parental consent, we will delete such information. If you believe we might have collected any Personal Data from or about an individual under the age of 18, please contact us at info@wg-law.com.
Personal Data We Collect
When you access the Website, we or a service provider on our behalf may collect the following information which may include Personal Data:
your IP address;
your preferences;
webpages you visited prior to visiting the Website;
information about your browser, network or device (such as browser type and version, operating system, internet service provider, preference settings, unique device IDs and language and other regional settings); and
information about how you interact with our Website (such as timestamps, clicks, scrolling, browsing times, searches, transactions, referral pages, load times, and problems you may encounter, such as loading errors).
How We Collect Your Personal Data
Wuersch & Gering uses Squarespace, a third-party service provider, to host this Website. Squarespace may use cookies and automatic data collection technologies to collect certain data about you. This data may be used to simplify your use of the Website, analyze the behavior of the Website’s visitors, and/or to measure the reach of this Website in the market. We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by Squarespace on an individual and aggregated basis. For more information, please read Squarespace’s terms of service and privacy policy.
You may be able to instruct your browser to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from the online services you visit. However, please note that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of the Website, particularly if certain technically essential Cookies are deactivated.
Purposes for Which We Use Personal Data
Wuersch & Gering processes Personal Data we collect from you on the Website for the following purposes:
To monitor, improve and analyze the quality and use of the Website, our services and our systems; and
To identify and counter fraud, perform audits, ensure safety within Wuersch & Gering, and comply with orders of a court, law enforcement, government authorities, applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Third Parties with Whom We Share Your Personal Data
Wuersch & Gering discloses your Personal Data to the following third parties:
Service providers that assist us in making the Website available for your use, including but not limited to Squarespace;
Government authorities, law enforcement, courts and related authorities to comply with court orders, enforcement actions, and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Wuersch & Gering does not sell your Personal Data.
How We Secure Your Personal Data
We have implemented measures designed to secure your Personal Data from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. The safety and security of your Personal Data also depend on you. Unfortunately, the transmission of Personal Data via the Internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee the security of Personal Data transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of Personal Data is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on our Website.
Retention
We store your Personal Data for as long as reasonably necessary and proportionate to the original purpose for collecting and processing it. We will delete or de-identify your Personal Data when your Personal Data is no longer necessary for such purpose, but we may also need to store your Personal Data to fulfill a legal obligation or to resolve disputes.
How long we keep Personal Data can vary widely depending on the context of the services we offer. The following criteria are often used to determine the retention period: the nature of the Personal Data, the context in which the Personal Data has been collected, the consequences for you and the existence of appropriate safeguards (such as pseudonymization).
Your Rights in Your Personal Data
You may request from us (i) information about the Personal Data we collect from and about you, (ii) access to an overview of such Personal Data, (iii) that we correct or delete your Personal Data, and (iv) that we provide the Personal Data you request from us in a portable manner.
You can make such request by contacting us using the contact information set forth under “Contact Information” below.
We may deny your request if we have a legitimate reason to do so, including but not limited to the completion of the transactions for which we collected your Personal Data, security reasons and such other reasons as permissible under applicable state laws, rules and regulations.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other websites. Such websites are not affiliated with Wuersch & Gering and not governed by this Privacy Policy. Wuersch & Gering is not responsible for the privacy practices or the contents of such other websites and does not control such “linked” websites or their contents. To learn about the data privacy practices of these third parties, please review the privacy notices posted on their respective websites.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, your interactions with this Website, or if you have a disability and need to access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us at the following:
Email: info@wg-law.com
Phone: (212) 509-5050
Postal Address: Wuersch & Gering LLP, 100 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005