1. Introduction

Stern and Summit PLLC ("Stern /\ Summit," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide through our websites located at www.sas.law and www.sternsummitlaw.com (collectively, the "Websites").

By using the Websites, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Websites.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our Websites:

• Personal Information:
  Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or emails, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you submit.

  
  

• Automatically Collected Information:
  We may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior, often through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests.

• Provide legal information or updates (if requested).

• Improve the functionality and user experience of our Websites.

• Monitor and analyze usage patterns of the Websites.

• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

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We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information:

• To service providers assisting us in operating the Websites (subject to confidentiality obligations).

• To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or lawful government requests.

• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.

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We do not otherwise share your information with unaffiliated third parties.

5. Transfers of Information

While we generally do not sell or transfer your personal information to third parties, we reserve the right to transfer information we collect in connection with:

• Compliance with applicable legal obligations, court orders, or lawful government requests;

• Protection and defense of our rights or property;

• A merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or other business transaction involving Stern /\ Summit, where user information may be part of the transferred assets.

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In any such transfer, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information continues to be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@sas.law with the subject line "Deletion Request."

Upon receiving a verified deletion request, we will delete your personal information from our records unless retention is necessary for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes, such as:

• Compliance with our legal obligations;

• Establishment or defense of legal claims;

• Completion of transactions initiated prior to the deletion request.

  
  

Deleted information may persist in routine backup files for a limited period but will not be used for commercial purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies ("Cookies") to enhance your experience on our Websites.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with the Websites, improve functionality, and deliver a better user experience.

You have the ability to set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the Websites may not function properly if you disable cookies.

We may also use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that use Cookies to collect information about your use of the Websites and report trends without identifying individual visitors.

You can learn more about managing Cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Websites may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Websites are not intended for or directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.

11. Your Choices

You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information;

• Opt out of receiving future communications.

  
  

Please email us at info@sas.law with your request.

12. California Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you;

• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions;

• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information);

• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

  
  

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@sas.law with "California Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.

We will verify your request and respond as required by applicable law.

13. Nevada Privacy Rights (Nevada Residents)

If you are a Nevada resident, you may have the right to direct us not to sell your covered personal information (as defined under Nevada law) to third parties.

Please note that we do not currently sell covered personal information.

If you would like to submit a verified request concerning your Nevada rights, please email us at info@sas.law with "Nevada Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on the Websites.

Your continued use of the Websites after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Stern /\ Summit PLLC
128 Front Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Email: info@sas.law