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Privacy Policy

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ETopel General Counsel Services, PLLC (“ETGCS”, “we”, “us,” or “our”) provides fractional general counsel and other legal services. This Privacy Policy describes (i) how we collect, use, and share personal information through our website (“Site”), and in connection with blogs, alerts, newsletters and other communications we offer (collectively, the “Services”); (ii) the kinds of information we may collect; and (iii) how we may use and share that information.

 

By submitting your personal information to us, or interacting with our website, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
 

Collection of Personal Information.  We may collect personal information, such as your name, company name, title, email address, and phone number when you voluntarily request information about our legal services, experience, and expertise, or otherwise communicate with us.

 

Use of Personal Information.  We may use your personal information for a myriad of business purposes, including to:
 

  • Respond to your requests for information about us or our Services and/or to render legal advice;
     

  • Send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information that may be of interest;
     

  • Improve our website and marketing efforts;
     

  • Conduct research and analysis;
     

  • Communicate with you about your account and policy changes; and
     

  • Process your financial information and other payment methods for our Services.


Disclosing of Personal Information to Third Parties.  We may disclose your personal information as needed and in accordance with applicable law with the following categories of third parties:
 

  • Service Providers. We may share any personal information we collect about you with our third-party service providers and vendors that assist us with the provision of our Services. This includes service providers and vendors that provide us with IT support, data hosting, website development and operation, payment processing, customer service, and related services.

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  • To Fulfill Legal Obligations.  We may disclose personal information to legal and regulatory authorities and other third parties to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, to enforce our rights, or where we have a good faith belief that it is necessary for the protection of a legitimate or vital interest such as the safety of a person or property, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
     

Notice regarding Third Party Websites and Social Media Platforms.  The Services may contain links to other websites, and other websites may reference or link to our website or other Services. These other websites are not controlled by us. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each website and application with which they interact. We do not endorse, screen or approve and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Providing personal information to third-party websites or applications is at your own risk.


Our Services may include publicly accessible blogs, forums, social media pages, and private messaging features.  As such information will be public, the personal information provided by you may be viewed and used by third parties for any number of purposes. In addition, social media buttons such as LinkedIn, may be on our site. These social media features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. These social media features are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our site. Your interactions with these features apart from your visit to our site are governed by their respective privacy policies.


Security of Your Personal Information.  We secure your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use industry-standard security protocols and technology to protect your personal information during transmission and once it is received. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.


Data Storage and Processing. Regardless of your location, information collected is processed and stored in databases located within the United States.

Data Retention.  We store the personal information we receive as described in this Privacy Policy for as long as you use our Services or as necessary in accordance with applicable law to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, render legal advice, resolve disputes, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws.


Changes to this Privacy Policy.  ETGCS may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by updating any privacy information on this page. Your continued use of the website and/or services available through this site after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of and agreement to adhere to and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.


Contact Information.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at eric@etopelgcs.com as soon as feasible.
 

Last Updated:  February 24, 2025

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