Privacy Policy – Counsel Crest

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Welcome to Counsel Crest’s Privacy Policy.

At Counsel Crest, we value your privacy and the trust you place in us to deliver accessible, expert-driven legal resources to a global community of legal professionals, students, and business professionals. Our Privacy Policy informs you of how we handle your personal information collected during your use of our website, products, resources, and community offerings. Whether you use any Counsel Crest products, services, or resources as a legal professional, student, or member of the business community seeking legal assistance, you trust us to store and utilize your personal information in a responsible manner. Read this Privacy Policy carefully so you can understand our data practices and protection services to make empowered choices about your usage of Counsel Crest.

About Us at Counsel Crest

“Counsel Crest is a registered online space created by and for legal experts. Founded and hosted by Emily Carter, we aim to provide global consumers with strong and accurate advisory and guideline resources. Our global audience trusts that our content is relevant, accurate and helpful in a wide range of topic areas including but not limited to family law, business law (including corporate planning), and IP (intellectual property) rights. We provide access to free expert articles, case studies as well as how-to guides and our subscription newsletter. Trust, integrity and user empowerment are the cornerstones of our site. If there are any queries of a privacy nature, feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us on (310) 563-9784.”

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy governs all clients of the Counsel Crest website at https://counselcrest.com/ and any related services or activities, including but not limited to our newsletter service and community services. The policy covers all information received from visitors, registered users, newsletter subscribers, and content requesters or participants. Our policy follows best practice privacy guidelines, and is designed to comply with the programs and standards relevant to data protection in the United States. If you use our resources in a region outside of the U.S., your data may be processed and stored in the U.S. under this privacy policy.

What Information We Collect

In order to provide a personalized, efficient, and rewarding experience, Counsel Crest collects information in the following ways:

Personal Information: We collect the information you give us when you sign up for our newsletter or provide information in response to any contact forms on our website. The information may include your name, email address and other contact information.
Use Data: We automatically receive and record certain information about your use of our website including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on page, referring URL, and other analytical data.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use a variety of tracking technologies including cookies and log file data to track site usage. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers which are transferred to your computer via your Internet browser and which allow us to recognize you and tailor content to your preferences. Also, we may use web beacons and tags for the same purposes as cookies.
Communications: We keep records of communication when you communicate with us by email, telephone or through the website features so that we can respond to you and improve the services we provide.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., social security numbers; financial information) or personal data from anyone under the age of 13.

How We Use the Information We Obtain

Counsel Crest collects and processes your data for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, deliver, enhance and provide our website and the content that is available through it.
To customize the experience you have on our site, including tailoring articles, recommendations and newsletters based on your interests.
To communicate with you regarding your inquiry or newsletter subscriptions, or other matters related to your communications with us.
To understand site usage and trends so we can create timely and relevant resources that are most useful to our users.
To protect system security, detect fraud and abuse or misuse in the Site, or to prevent or mitigate harm or liability.
To satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. Our processing of data is strictly limited to the purposes listed above and intended only to facilitate your desired experience and benefit from our website.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Cookie Policy ~ Counsel Crest uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar tracking technologies to customize user experience and for analytical purposes. Cookies are considered small data-storage files on your hard drive used to recall general information such as your settings, login information, and browsing habits.

Types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies: necessary for the proper operating of the site
Performance Cookies: these cookies help us gather information regarding how the site is used in order to improve pages and contents
Functional Cookies: used to store your settings and information
Analytics Cookies: these cookies are used to collect and analyze visit statistics regarding the website.

Most web browsers allow you control over whether to accept cookies and how to remove them. You may refuse to accept cookies or remove them using your browser settings. However, if you block cookies, portions of the Counsel Crest website may not function properly or at all.

Our Legal Bases for Processing Your Information

Counsel Crest is processing your personal data based on our legitimate interests and/or contractual necessity. Such processing may consist of publishing high-quality relevant legal content, platform security/integrity and understanding our subscribed user base in order to serve them better. If you sign up for our newsletter or otherwise engage with us, we process your personal data in accordance with your request for services. With respect to your personal data that we process based on consent, including certain cookies and communications, you may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

How We Share Information About You with Others

Counsel Crest respects privacy and does not share personal information with others except to perform the following:

Service providers: We may share your contact information with third-party service providers to facilitate website hosting, analytics and reporting, electronic mail delivery, or technical support. Such service providers are required under contract to treat your personal information as confidential and use it only for the purpose(s) for which it was provided.
Legal Compliance: In certain circumstances, we may be required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request to disclose your personal information.
Protection of Our Rights: We may share information with others in order to address, prevent or investigate suspected fraud, security breaches or threats to the safety of Counsel Crest, our property, and/or our users or the public.

Storing and Securing Your Information

We value data security at Counsel Crest. Your data is stored on secure servers with administrative, technical and physical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction of your information. These safeguards include the following:

Use of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt information during transfer
Periodic security reviews and vulnerability scans
Tight restrictions on access to personal information so that it is limited to authorized personnel
Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

However, despite our best efforts electronic transmission and storage cannot be guaranteed to be secure. We also advise our users to help keep their information secure by utilizing strong passwords and logging out of shared devices.

Information Retention

Counsel Crest keeps your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, to comply with applicable laws, and to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Information about subscribers to newsletters is retained until you opt out of those newsletters or request its deletion. Communications are kept for a reasonable time to respond to queries and improve services. Analytical data is stored on an aggregate, non-identifiable basis for a longer period of time to allow for on-going site improvement. When personal information is no longer needed, we destroy or anonymize it, as appropriate, in accordance with industry best practice.

Your Rights and Choices

As a user of Counsel Crest you have certain rights as regards your personal information:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we have on you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of some or all of your personal information, subject to legal exemptions.
Restriction: Request restriction of how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests and direct marketing.
Data Portability: Where applicable, ask for a copy of your data in commonly used, machine readable format.

To exercise any of these rights please write to us at [email protected]. We will respond to reasonable requests in line with applicable law.

Our Newsletter and Other Marketing Communications

When you register for the Counsel Crest newsletter, you agree to receive news, articles, insights, and other information by email. You can opt out of future newsletters at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of any newsletter or contacting us at [email protected]. We respect your communication preferences and only share information that we believe will be of real interest and direct benefit. We do not provide your contact details to unsolicited marketers, or otherwise disclose your information to any third parties for their marketing purposes.

Links to Other Websites and Resources

Our website may contain links to other websites or resources on the Internet that are operated by third parties. Such links are for your convenience only. All such websites are subject to their own privacy policies, which you may wish to review. Counsel Crest is not responsible for how third parties handle information about you and encourages all users to read the applicable privacy policies of any website they visit that collects personal data.

Our Policy With Respect To Children

Counsel Crest is intended for persons over the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete such information as required by applicable law. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

International Users

“Counsel Crest is available to users around the world, but we primarily store data in the United States and operate primarily from there or other countries in which our service providers operate. By consenting to these terms, you agree that your information may be transferred, stored and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We will take appropriate steps designed to make sure your data receives an adequate level of protection as required under applicable law and this Privacy Policy.”

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We might change this Privacy Policy from time to time as a result of changes to our practices, the law, or to our services. Whenever we make substantive changes to it, we will notify other users by posting a prominent notice on our website, as well as noting the date at the top of this page. We suggest you periodically check back and review this policy to see if there are updates.

How to Reach Us with Questions or Comments

Your privacy is very important to us. Should you have a question, concern or request regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of information, we invite you to contact us:

Counsel Crest
6789 Sunset Blvd Ste 50
Los Angeles CA 90028
Phone: (310) 563-9784
Email: [email protected]

We value your input and aim to address any questions or issues in short order and in a clear and candid manner.

How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

In order to exercise your data rights (for example, request a copy, update, or delete your personal data), please provide sufficient information about your request to [email protected], or call (310) 563-9784. We may need additional verification of your identity for your privacy and security. Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. We make every attempt to respond within 30 days. You may be entitled to file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you are not satisfied by our response.

Do Not Track (DNT) and Opt-Outs

A few browsers provide the “Do not track” feature as a signal to websites that you do not want it to track your web browsing. Counsel Crest does not currently respond to these signals, as there is not an industry standard protocol. However, you may opt out of certain data collection by adjusting preferences on your browser or device, disabling cookies in your browser or device, and/or opting out of emails/communications. For more information on how to manage preferences, please contact us at [email protected].

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

“If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, used, disclosed and sold; the right to request we delete your personal information; and the right to opt out of our sale of your personal information. Counsel Crest does not sell personal information. You can exercise these rights, by contacting us at [email protected] or at (310) 563-9784. We don’t discriminate against consumers who choose to exercise their privacy rights.”

GDPR Notice to our European Users

If your establishment is in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

the right to access, rectification or erasure of your personal data
the right to restrict or object to processing
the right to data portability and
the right to withdraw consent wherever the legal basis for our processing is consent.

You may exercise your rights by sending a request to [email protected]. We process data in line with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation and minimisation set out in GDPR.

Keeping Your Data Safe and Security Breach Notification

Counsel Crest employs state-of-the-art security measures, appropriate encryptions, firewalls, and routinely monitors our network. Should we experience an unlikely data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you immediately, and where necessary, the applicable authorities in accordance with the law. Counsel Crest is reviewing and implementing updated security practices on a continuing basis in order to protect your data against any future compromises.

Transfer of Your Data and International Transfer Mechanisms

Subject to our global reach, your data may be transferred to, and processed in, jurisdictions other than your own. Counsel Crest will make such transfers in accordance with any applicable data protection legislation and in good faith subject to appropriate safeguards e.g. standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures. We are committed to respecting your privacy rights no matter where your data is processed.

Your Obligations

While Counsel Crest is very serious about the protection of your data, our users play a role in the maintenance of privacy and security. We encourage you to: Use strong and unique passwords when registering and subscribing to services. Do not share your user name and password with others. Exercise caution of the personal information you provide via email and online forms. Review your privacy and communication settings frequently. If you believe that someone has accessed your information without your permission, let us know as soon as possible at [email protected].

Updating Your Personally-Identifiable Information

“If your contact information or other data provided changes then please advise immediately to make sure that the data we have is correct and up to date by contacting [email protected]. Having your information current allows us to send you timely updates and respond properly to your inquiries.”

Accessibility Notice

Counsel Crest is dedicated to working with you to make our Privacy Practices and our web site accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you require an alternative format of this Privacy Policy or need assistance gaining access to any part of our site, please contact us at [email protected] or call (310) 563-9784 so we can provide the necessary accommodations. We will make every effort to accommodate all reasonable requests to ensure that all individuals can enjoy the benefits of our lawyers’ skill and insight.

Essential Components

We will only collect the information we really need to provide expert legal content that matters to you, to personalize your experience, and to keep you and our platform safe. We will never sell or otherwise misuse your data, and we take strong measures to protect your privacy. Importantly, we always respect your rights to access, correct and erase your information-and we’re open about how we use data. If you have a question or concern, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

Effective Date of Policy and Your Acceptance of It

This Privacy Policy is currently in effect as of June 1, 2024. By utilizing the Counsel Crest website and/or subscribing to our newsletter, you hereby acknowledge and consent to the policies delineated herein. Continued use of our services subsequent to the revision dates signifies your acceptance and agreement to those terms. Should you encounter any provisions within this policy that you find objectionable, you are required to discontinue your use of our services and communicate your objections to us.

Stay Updated and Empowered

At Counsel Crest, protecting your privacy is part of our commitment to sharing accurate legal information with our users. We’d like to keep you updated on your rights and our practices when it comes to your data. Keep in the know when it comes to the latest legal resources, content and news, by subscribing to our newsletter and following us and our expanding community of legal professionals and law enthusiasts on the web. Your loyalty fuels our passion for delivering quality in both content accuracy, and the protection of your privacy.