Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a professional corporation licensed to practice law in the State of California, with offices at 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, 601 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

This Policy governs information collected through our website at scltaxlaw.com and any related subdomains (collectively, the “Site”). It does not govern information exchanged in the context of an existing or prospective attorney-client relationship, which is protected separately by attorney-client privilege and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.

This Policy is designed to satisfy obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and applicable U.S. federal privacy law.

With your permission, this website loads Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Ads and CallRail. These services may process online identifiers, IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, referral information and interactions to measure site usage, advertising and calls. CallRail can replace the displayed telephone number to help attribute calls.

Optional tracking is blocked until you make a choice. “Allow analytics only” enables Google Analytics with Google signals and advertising personalization disabled, without loading Google Tag Manager, Google Ads or CallRail. “Allow optional tracking” enables analytics, advertising and call attribution. Choose “Reject optional tracking” to browse without these scripts. Calling and consultation booking remain available. The “Privacy choices” control at the bottom of every page lets you change your choice. We store that preference in your browser for up to 180 days. If browser storage is unavailable, your choice may last only for the current visit.

We honor the browser’s Global Privacy Control signal by blocking optional tracking. Declining or withdrawing consent stops future optional scripts on this website; it does not erase information a provider already received. Changing an active tracking choice reloads the page to stop running providers. Opting out of advertising removes stored advertising click IDs and campaign attribution values and attempts to remove accessible first-party advertising cookies. Rejecting all optional tracking also attempts to remove analytics cookies. Third-party cookies may require deletion through your browser settings.

Google advertising tools may involve disclosures treated as “sharing” under applicable privacy law. You can opt out of these website disclosures by rejecting optional tracking or enabling Global Privacy Control. Essential hosting and security requests still occur when you visit.

Cal.com scheduling, VideoAsk video intake and LawPay payments are separate services. Opening or using them sends information to that provider under its own privacy terms. VideoAsk can also load as a widget after optional tracking is allowed; otherwise it loads when you choose to open video consultation. Do not enter confidential tax details into general website fields.

We collect the following categories of information, only when you voluntarily provide it:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form submissions — name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in a message.
• Consultation booking — name, email, phone number, and scheduling preferences submitted through our Cal.com booking system.
• Direct email or phone contact — any information you share when you email or call the Firm.

3.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data

Our web hosting provider and server infrastructure may log standard technical data for security and uptime purposes, including:

• IP address (not linked to personal identity by the Firm)
• Browser type and version
• Referring URL
• Date and time of page request
• Pages visited (server access logs)

Hosting logs support security, uptime and troubleshooting. When optional tracking is enabled, the measurement providers described above may separately receive browsing and interaction data.

3.3 Sensitive Information and Intake

Please do not submit Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers or financial account details through general website inquiries. Scheduling and video intake may collect information about your tax matter that you choose to provide. Client information is also subject to engagement terms and applicable professional confidentiality obligations.

We use the information you provide only for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiry or scheduling request
• Conducting an initial conflict-of-interest check before a consultation
• Providing you with information about our legal services
• Complying with legal and professional conduct obligations
• Maintaining records as required by California State Bar rules and applicable law
• Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal use of the Site

We do not:

• Sell your personal information to any third party
• Use confidential tax narratives as advertising event data
• Use your information for automated profiling or decision-making
• Send unsolicited marketing emails without your consent

Legal bases for processing (applicable under GDPR): Where GDPR applies, our legal bases for processing are: (a) your consent when you submit a form; (b) our legitimate interests in responding to your inquiry; and (c) compliance with legal obligations.

All communications between clients and the attorneys of Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. are protected by attorney-client privilege under California Evidence Code §§ 950–962 and applicable federal rules. This privilege belongs to the client and can only be waived by the client.

The Firm is also subject to a strict duty of confidentiality under the California Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.6), which prohibits attorneys from disclosing any information related to the representation of a client without the client's informed consent, subject only to narrow exceptions.

Important: Submitting an inquiry through this website's contact form or booking page does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. The attorney-client relationship is formed only upon the execution of a written engagement agreement signed by an attorney of the Firm. Until that relationship is established, information shared with us through this Site is subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy rather than attorney-client privilege.

Prospective clients: While we will treat preliminary inquiry information with discretion, we encourage you to limit the sensitive details you share through web forms. To ensure full confidential protection, please discuss your matter by phone or in-person consultation after the attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

Former clients: The Firm maintains the duty of confidentiality to former clients indefinitely under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.9. All files and communications related to former representations are maintained securely and treated as confidential.

We use providers to operate the website, respond to inquiries and deliver services. Optional analytics and advertising can disclose browsing information to Google and CallRail as described in Section 2. Privacy choices control those optional website disclosures.

We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We use a limited number of trusted third-party service providers who may process data on our behalf, subject to confidentiality obligations:

• Web hosting & infrastructure — server logs and uptime data
• Scheduling platform (Cal.com) — booking information you submit directly to that service
• Email service provider — for delivering responses to your inquiries
• Legal practice management software — for intake, conflict checks and matter management
• Google Analytics, Google Ads and CallRail — optional website and advertising measurement and call attribution
• VideoAsk — video intake and information you submit
• LawPay — payment information submitted directly to the payment service

Providers process information under their applicable terms and privacy policies. Contact us about a specific provider or a request concerning information submitted to the Firm.

6.2 Legal Obligation

We may disclose personal information when required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or applicable regulatory authority. Where permitted by law, we will attempt to notify affected individuals prior to disclosure.

6.3 Professional Conduct Exceptions

California Rules of Professional Conduct and applicable state bar rules may in rare circumstances permit or require disclosure of certain information (e.g., to prevent serious bodily harm, or as required by court order). Any such disclosure is governed by professional conduct rules, not by this Privacy Policy.

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of the Firm's practice, client files and personal information may be transferred to a successor law firm, subject to all applicable confidentiality and professional conduct obligations.

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted through this Site
• Access controls limiting staff access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security monitoring
• Encrypted email for client communications where available

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you are sharing sensitive legal or financial information, we recommend contacting us by telephone rather than through a web form.

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a security breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by California law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.82) and applicable international law (e.g., GDPR Article 33/34), within the legally required timeframes.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law:

• Web inquiry submissions — retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry, then securely deleted, unless you become a client.
• Client files — retained in accordance with California State Bar obligations, the engagement terms and the needs of the matter. Retention depends on the record type and applicable requirements.
• Server access logs — retained according to hosting and security requirements. Contact us for information about a specific record or deletion request.

You may request deletion of your personal information (see Section 9 or 10 for rights applicable to your jurisdiction). Deletion requests from current clients may be subject to our professional obligation to retain client files.

Your California Rights

• Right to Know — You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which we use it, and any third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete — You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to exceptions (e.g., completing a transaction, security, legal obligations, and the Firm's professional duty to retain client files).
• Right to Correct — You may request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing — Use “Privacy choices” at the bottom of the page to reject optional advertising and tracking, or enable Global Privacy Control. You can also contact us about disclosures involving information held by the Firm.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — We do not use sensitive personal information (as defined by CPRA) beyond what is necessary to provide our legal services.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

Categories of Personal Information Collected (California)

How to Exercise Your California Rights

Submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing info@scltaxlaw.com or calling 310-285-3999. We will respond within 45 days (with a possible 45-day extension if required). We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Note on professional-privilege data: Personal information that is subject to attorney-client privilege or the Firm's professional duty of confidentiality may be exempt from certain CCPA/CPRA requests. We will identify any such exemptions in our response to your request.

Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C. serves clients across the United States and internationally, including residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Israel, Australia, and other jurisdictions. We are committed to compliance with applicable international privacy frameworks.

10.1 European Union & United Kingdom (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, the following applies under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:

• Data Controller: Segal, Cohen & Landis, P.C., 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, 601 East Tower, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, is the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.
• Legal Bases for Processing: We process your personal data based on: (a) your consent when you submit a contact form; (b) our legitimate interests in responding to your legal inquiry; and (c) compliance with legal obligations under applicable law.
• Cross-Border Transfers: Your personal data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. These transfers are conducted pursuant to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or another lawful transfer mechanism where applicable.
• Your GDPR Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and receive a portable copy of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (e.g., the ICO in the UK or your Member State's DPA).
• Data Retention: We retain EU/UK resident data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection or as required by applicable law.

10.2 Canada (PIPEDA)

For Canadian residents, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation:

• We collect personal information only with your knowledge and consent.
• We use your information only for the purposes disclosed in this Policy.
• You have the right to access your personal information and to challenge its accuracy.
• To exercise these rights or to lodge a complaint, contact us at info@scltaxlaw.com. You may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

10.3 Other International Visitors

If you are accessing this Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By submitting information through this Site, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing. We apply the standards described in this Policy to all personal information we receive, regardless of its country of origin.

International visitors who have questions about how their information is handled under their local privacy laws are encouraged to contact us at info@scltaxlaw.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our legal services are available only to adults with legal capacity to enter contracts. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we may have information from a minor, please contact us at info@scltaxlaw.com.

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including legal directories (Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell), court websites, IRS.gov, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

The following third-party services are embedded or integrated into this Site and operate under their own privacy policies:

• Cal.com — consultation scheduling. When you book a consultation, your booking data is processed by Cal.com under their privacy policy at cal.com/privacy.
• Web hosting provider — infrastructure-level access logging only, as described in Section 3.2.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For existing clients, material changes will also be communicated by email to the address on file. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to submit a privacy request, or to exercise any rights described in this Policy, please contact:

For GDPR-related requests, you may also contact your local supervisory authority. For California-related requests, you may also contact the California Privacy Protection Agency at cppa.ca.gov.