PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 1, 2026

Avenor Law APC (“Avenor,” “Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through our website, communications, and legal services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information obtained through our website, intake forms, scheduling tools, client portals, communications, and related services.

By accessing or using our website, communicating with the Firm, or providing information to the Firm, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy is intended to waive, limit, or impair any protections afforded by the attorney-client privilege, attorney work product doctrine, or other applicable legal protections.

If you become a client of the Firm, additional confidentiality obligations, legal protections, and contractual provisions may apply pursuant to your engagement agreement, applicable law, professional responsibility rules, and Firm policies.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our website, from third parties acting on your behalf, and from publicly available sources.

Information we may collect includes:

Contact Information

• Name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Preferred language
• Preferred method of communication

Legal Matter Information

• Information regarding your legal matter
• Case descriptions
• Facts and circumstances relating to a claim or dispute
• Court information
• Agency information
• Opposing party information
• Witness information
• Documents submitted to the Firm

Family Law Information

• Marital information
• Information regarding children
• Custody and visitation information
• Support-related information
• Financial disclosures
• Asset and debt information

Personal Injury Information

• Accident information
• Insurance information
• Claim information
• Medical provider information
• Medical records
• Billing records
• Wage loss information
• Employment information
• Injury-related information

Immigration Information

• Immigration history
• Immigration status information
• USCIS receipt numbers
• Passport information
• Immigration filings
• Government-issued identification documents

Nonprofit and Business Information

• Organizational information
• Governance information
• Corporate records
• Tax-exempt organization information
• Contract information

Financial Information

• Billing information
• Payment information
• Payment history
• Retainer information

Communications

• Emails
• Text messages
• Chat communications
• Intake forms
• Scheduling information
• Consultation notes
• Legal Strategy Session notes
• Client portal communications
• Telephone call records and voicemail messages

Website and Technical Information

• IP address
• Browser information
• Device information
• Operating system information
• Website usage information
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Referral and exit pages
• General geographic information derived from IP addresses

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We may use information for the following purposes:

• Evaluating potential legal matters;
• Conducting conflict checks;
• Scheduling consultations and Legal Strategy Sessions;
• Providing legal services;
• Communicating with prospective and current clients;
• Managing client relationships;
• Maintaining case files and records;
• Processing payments;
• Managing billing and accounting functions;
• Complying with legal and ethical obligations;
• Improving Firm operations;
• Maintaining website functionality;
• Detecting fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity;
• Protecting the Firm, its personnel, clients, and the public;
• Enforcing agreements and Firm policies;
• Any other lawful business purpose consistent with this Privacy Policy.

4. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED SERVICES

The Firm may utilize artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, document automation, transcription tools, summarization tools, legal research tools, drafting assistance tools, workflow automation tools, and other technology-assisted services in connection with:

• Intake and case evaluation;
• Administrative operations;
• Document management;
• Legal research;
• Drafting assistance;
• Client communications;
• Internal workflow management;
• Delivery of legal services.

The Firm endeavors to utilize technology and AI tools in a manner consistent with applicable law, professional responsibility obligations, confidentiality requirements, and Firm policies.

Where appropriate, AI-assisted work product may be reviewed by Firm personnel before being relied upon or transmitted.

5. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

The Firm does not sell personal information.

Information may be disclosed or shared as reasonably necessary to operate the Firm, evaluate matters, provide legal services, comply with legal obligations, or protect legal rights.

Information may be shared with:

Legal Professionals

• Managing attorneys
• Associate attorneys
• Of-counsel attorneys
• Contract attorneys
• Appearance attorneys
• Local counsel
• Co-counsel
• Experts
• Consultants
• Investigators

Legal Support Personnel

• Paralegals
• Legal assistants
• Law clerks
• Administrative personnel

Technology and Service Providers

• Practice management providers
• Customer relationship management providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Email providers
• Communication providers
• Scheduling providers
• Payment processors
• Document management providers
• Website providers
• Cybersecurity providers
• Artificial intelligence providers
• Technology vendors assisting the Firm’s operations

Governmental and Legal Authorities

• Courts
• Government agencies
• Regulatory authorities
• Law enforcement agencies
• Opposing parties where required by law or legal process

Business Transactions

Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, insurance review, audit, or similar business transaction involving the Firm.

6. INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER INDIVIDUALS

In connection with legal matters, users may provide information regarding spouses, children, family members, employers, employees, witnesses, beneficiaries, business entities, opposing parties, insurance carriers, medical providers, governmental agencies, or other individuals.

By providing such information, you represent that you have authority to provide the information and understand that it may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

The Firm may utilize cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, security, performance, and user experience.

Most browsers permit users to disable or manage cookies through browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.

8. DATA SECURITY

The Firm utilizes commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet and no method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, the Firm cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. DATA RETENTION

The Firm retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, satisfy professional responsibility requirements, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, maintain business records, and protect the Firm’s legal interests.

Client files, matter information, and related records may be retained for the minimum period required by applicable law, professional responsibility rules, court order, client agreement, insurance requirements, Firm policy, or other legal obligations.

The Firm reserves the right to retain records for longer periods where appropriate.

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications.

The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party providers.

Users access third-party services at their own risk.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This website is not directed to children under the age of eighteen (18).

The Firm does not knowingly collect information directly from children under eighteen through the website.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may have rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws, including rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

Requests concerning personal information may be directed to the Firm using the contact information below.

The Firm reserves the right to verify the identity of any individual making such a request before responding.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The Firm may modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes become effective upon posting to the website.

Continued use of the website after modifications are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

Avenor Law APC
19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300
Irvine, California 92612

Telephone: (714) 248-7038

Email: info@avenorlaw.com

By submitting information, you acknowledge that your information will be processed in accordance with Avenor Law APC’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.