Privacy policy.

1. Introduction

Syed Law Group, PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.syedlaw.law, engage with our services, or otherwise interact with us. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

This Privacy Policy does not form part of any attorney-client contract or retainer, unless expressly agreed otherwise.

2. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise any rights you may have in relation to your personal data, please contact: info@syedlaw.law.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways. "Personal Information" means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual.

The types of Personal Information we may collect include:

  • Personal Identifiers and Contact Details: Such as your name, postal address, email address, telephone number.

  • Professional or Employment-Related Information: Such as your job title, company name, and business contact details if you are interacting with us in a professional capacity.

  • Client Engagement Information:

    • Information relating to the legal matter(s) for which you are seeking representation or information.

    • Documents and information you provide in support of or incidental to a legal engagement or potential engagement.

    • Identification and financial information necessary for client verification, billing, and to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • Website Usage and Technical Data:

    • When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages viewed.

    • Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9 "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" below).

  • Communications: Information you provide when you communicate with us, such as inquiries or feedback.

  • Marketing and Event Information: If you subscribe to our newsletters, attend events (if applicable), or request marketing materials, we may collect your contact details and communication preferences.

Most of the Personal Information we collect is obtained directly from you, your employer, or a third party whom you have authorized to share your information with us. We may also obtain Personal Information from public sources where permitted by law.

If you provide us with the Personal Information of third parties, you warrant that you have the authority to do so and have complied with any relevant data protection laws.

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the Personal Information we collect for one or more of the following purposes:

  • To Provide Legal Services: To manage and perform our legal services for you or your employer, including client communication, case management, and fulfilling our contractual obligations.

  • To Manage Client Relationships: To communicate with you about your legal matters, respond to your inquiries, and provide client support.

  • For Website Operation and Improvement: To operate, maintain, and improve our website, including analyzing website usage, ensuring network and information security, and personalizing your website experience.

  • For Marketing and Communications (with your consent where required): To send you legal updates, newsletters, event invitations (if applicable), or other information about our services that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

  • To Comply with Legal and Regulatory Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, ethical obligations, and professional conduct rules. This includes client due diligence, conflict checks, and fraud prevention.

  • For Business Operations: For general business administration, including record-keeping, billing, and internal management.

  • To Facilitate Recruitment (if applicable): If you apply for a position with us, to process your application.

We do not subject your Personal Information to automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you without human intervention.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Information

We will only process your Personal Information when we have a valid legal basis to do so. The legal bases may include:

  • Your Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your Personal Information for a specific purpose.

  • Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (e.g., an engagement letter for legal services) or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract.

  • Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation to which we are subject.

  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests may include providing legal services, managing our business, marketing our services, and ensuring the security of our systems.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and will not share your Personal Information with others, except in the following circumstances and always in accordance with our professional obligations of confidentiality:

  • Service Providers: We may disclose your Personal Information to trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as IT support, website hosting, data analytics, payment processing (if applicable), and marketing assistance. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are restricted from using your Personal Information for any other purpose.

  • Legal Requirements and Professional Obligations: We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

    • Comply with our legal and ethical obligations.

    • Protect and defend our rights or property.

    • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services or website.

    • Protect the personal safety of users of the site or the public.

  • Business Transfers (if applicable): In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your Personal Information to other third parties with your prior consent.

We do not sell your Personal Information.

7. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. Any transmission of Personal Information is at your own risk.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, ethical, or reporting requirements, and in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable laws. The retention period will vary depending on the nature of the information and our relationship with you. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your Personal Information.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to enhance your user experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how users interact with our site.

"Cookies" are small text files stored on your device. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some features or areas of our site may be limited.

We may use cookies for:

  • Essential Operations: Cookies necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Analytics: To collect information about how you use our website, which pages you visit, and any errors you may experience. This helps us improve our website.

  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences.

10. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. These rights may include:

  • The right to access: You may have the right to request copies of your Personal Information that we hold.

  • The right to rectification: You may have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

  • The right to erasure (or "right to be forgotten"): You may have the right to request that we erase your Personal Information, under certain conditions.

  • The right to restrict processing: You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information, under certain conditions.

  • The right to object to processing: You may have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Information, under certain conditions, particularly where we are relying on legitimate interests as our legal basis.

  • The right to data portability: You may have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

  • The right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your Personal Information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Please note that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to limitations as permitted by law, including our professional obligations and the attorney-client privilege.

11. International Data Transfers

Our firm is based in the United States, and the information we collect is primarily processed and stored in the United States. If you are accessing our website or services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related thereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Last updated June 4, 2025.