Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Allis IP Law PLLC ("Allis IP Law," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information ("Personal Information") that we obtain through our website at www.allisiplaw.com (the "Site"), our legal services, communications, events, and other interactions with you. Personal Information means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with an identifiable individual, such as name, contact details, or online identifiers, but excludes de-identified or aggregated data. By accessing or using our Site or services, or by providing us with Personal Information, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy does not apply to information protected by attorney-client privilege or provided in the course of our legal representation, which is governed by our engagement agreements and applicable professional ethics rules. We may update this Policy from time to time; changes will be posted here with a revised effective date, and material changes may be notified via email or on the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect Personal Information from various sources depending on your interactions with us:
Information You Provide Directly: When you contact us, inquire about services, register for events or newsletters, apply for employment, or engage our legal services, you may provide identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number, postal address), professional and employment information (e.g., job title, company, resume), demographic information (e.g., preferences or accessibility needs for events), and other details such as dietary restrictions or health-related information for accommodations.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our Site or interact with our emails, we may collect technical data such as device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system), internet activity (e.g., pages viewed, time spent, referring sites), and geolocation data (e.g., approximate location derived from IP address). This is gathered using cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" below).
Information from Other Sources: We may obtain Personal Information from third parties, such as business partners, publicly available sources (e.g., social media profiles or professional directories), or service providers (e.g., analytics tools or event co-sponsors).
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16 years of age without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information for legitimate business purposes, including:
To provide and improve our legal services, respond to inquiries, manage client relationships, and fulfill contractual obligations, such as conducting conflict checks or processing payments.
To communicate with you, including sending newsletters, legal updates, event invitations, and marketing materials that may interest you.
To administer and enhance our Site, analyze usage trends, personalize experiences, and detect security incidents or fraud.
To organize and host events, including sharing limited details (e.g., name and contact information) with co-sponsors or venues for logistical purposes.
To evaluate job applications, maintain alumni or vendor relationships, and comply with legal obligations, such as anti-money laundering regulations or reporting requirements.
For internal operations, such as auditing, research, quality assurance, and protecting our rights, property, or safety.
Where required by law (e.g., under GDPR for EU data subjects), our processing is based on legal grounds like contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., providing responsive services), legal compliance, or your consent.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your Personal Information or disclose it for monetary consideration. We may share Personal Information with:
Our affiliates, employees, and contractors who need access to perform their duties.
Service providers and vendors (e.g., IT support, cloud storage, analytics providers like Google Analytics, payment processors, or event platforms) who are contractually obligated to use it only for the services they provide us and to maintain confidentiality.
Business partners, such as co-sponsors for events or professional advisors (e.g., auditors, insurers), for collaborative purposes.
Third parties in legal matters, such as opposing counsel, courts, or experts, as necessary for representation.
Government authorities, law enforcement, or other parties when required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights, prevent harm, or in response to legal processes.
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We may also share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files stored on your device), web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze Site usage, and deliver personalized content. For example, essential cookies enable core Site features, while analytics cookies help us understand visitor behavior. Third-party services like Google Analytics may place cookies to track interactions across sites. You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., by rejecting or deleting them), but this may limit Site functionality. For more details on opting out, visit tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org) or Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info). We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, such as encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, especially for transmissions over the internet. We will notify you and relevant authorities of data breaches as required by law.
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, note that we process and store Personal Information in the U.S. and potentially other countries. For transfers from the EU/UK or other regions with adequacy requirements, we use safeguards like standard contractual clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to ensure protection. By providing your information, you consent to such transfers.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, subject to applicable laws:
Access, Correction, and Deletion: Request to know what Personal Information we hold, correct inaccuracies, or delete it (though we may retain copies for legal or archival purposes).
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications via links in emails or by contacting us; opt out of cookies as described above.
California Residents (under CCPA/CPRA): California consumers have rights to request disclosure of Personal Information collected, used, shared, or sold; deletion; opt-out of sales (though we do not sell data); and non-discrimination. To exercise these, submit a verifiable request via the contact methods below. We may verify your identity using provided details. For "Shine the Light" law, we do not share Personal Information with third parties for their direct marketing without consent.
Other Jurisdictions: EU/UK data subjects may have additional rights under GDPR, such as objection to processing or data portability; contact us to exercise these.
To make a request, email steve@allisiplaw.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 45 days for CCPA requests, extendable).
Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors without parental consent. If you believe we have such information, contact us for deletion.
Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; review their policies separately.
Contact Us
For questions about this Policy, your Personal Information, or to exercise rights, contact:
Steven Allis
Allis IP Law PLLC
6841 Virginia Pkwy, Ste. 103, #138
McKinney, TX 75071
Email: steve@allisiplaw.com
We will address inquiries promptly and in compliance with applicable laws.