1. Introduction
Welcome to Z&A / ZALaw (“we,” “us,” “our,” “the Firm”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website https://www.zalaw.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us (e.g., by email, phone, or through legal services).
By using or accessing our Site, you agree to the practices described here, as well as any additional terms that may apply (for example, in a client engagement). If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site or provide us personal data.
2. What “Personal Information” Means
“Personal Information” (or “personal data”) refers to any information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual, either alone or in combination with other information. Examples include:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- IP address, browser metadata, device identifiers
- Professional or employment information
- Any other information you choose to provide (such as when you fill out a contact or inquiry form)
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information either automatically or through your voluntary input:
| Source / Method | Types of Information Collected | Purpose / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Submissions | Contact forms (name, email, phone, message), newsletter sign-ups, comments, inquiries | To respond to your request, communicate with you, and provide services |
| Automatically Collected | IP address, browser type & version, operating system, pages visited, time stamps, device identifiers, referral URL, cookies and similar tracking technologies | To analyze usage, improve the Site, detect fraud or security issues |
| Third-Party / External Sources | Embedded content (e.g. videos, social media), analytics providers, marketing services | To provide integrated functions, analytics, and features (see “Third-Party Services” below) |
| Client / Engagement Data | If you become a client, additional data such as billing, case files, communication records | Processed under a separate client engagement agreement and subject to stricter confidentiality and legal privilege |
4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and third parties use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, local storage and similar technologies to collect usage information and facilitate Site functionality.
- Necessary / Essential Cookies – required for basic Site operations (e.g. session cookies, login state).
- Functional / Preference Cookies – remember user choices, site preferences.
- Analytics / Performance Cookies – collect aggregate data about how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Marketing / Advertising Cookies – used by third parties to deliver ads or content tailored to your interests (where applicable).
You may manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use features of the Site.
5. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, provide legal or consulting services
- To send newsletters, marketing or informational materials (if you have opted in)
- To administer and operate the Site, improve functionality and user experience
- To monitor and analyze usage, traffic patterns, and performance
- To detect, prevent, or respond to security or fraud issues
- To comply with legal obligations, protect rights, interests, safety
If you are a client, additional uses will be defined in your engagement agreement and subject to applicable laws and professional obligations (e.g. attorney-client privilege, confidentiality rules).
6. Disclosure / Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers / Vendors: We may engage third-party vendors (e.g. hosting, analytics, email, marketing) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal, Compliance, Safety: When required by law (court order, subpoena, regulatory demand), or to enforce our rights, defend against liability, prevent fraud, or protect safety or security.
- Business Transfers / Change of Control: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets—subject to confidentiality safeguards.
- Consent: With your explicit consent (or direction).
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration.
7. International Transfers of Data
Because our operations may span multiple jurisdictions, personal information you provide or that we collect may be transferred to and stored on servers located in countries outside your country of residence. In such cases, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, adequate legal protections) to ensure your data is protected to standards consistent with this Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our policies, or fulfill business needs. Specific retention periods may vary depending on legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements or as otherwise agreed in a client engagement.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to delete your data (subject to legal limitations)
- The right to restrict or object to processing (for direct marketing, profiling, or non-essential uses)
- The right to port your data to another service (if technically feasible)
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
- The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 14 (“Contact Us”). We may require identity verification and may refuse requests in limited situations (e.g. for legal or security reasons).
10. Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If a data breach occurs that materially affects your personal data, we will notify you and any applicable regulators where required by law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or higher if required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us personal data, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
12. Third-Party / Embedded Content
The Site may contain links to or embedded content from third-party services (such as videos, maps, social media, or analytics). Those external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions in ways not governed by this policy. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Comments, Media, and Public Content
- If you leave comments on blog posts or elsewhere, we may collect the name, email address, and website, along with IP address and browser user agent, for spam prevention.
- After approval, your submitted name and comment may be publicly visible.
- If you upload images (e.g. in comments), avoid embedded location metadata (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract it.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Z&A / ZALaw
Email: insights@zalaw.com
Address: 215 S. WADSWORTH BLVD. SUITE 220. Lakewood, 80226.
Phone: +1 303-894-8948
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices). When we make significant changes, we will post a prominent notice on our Site and revise the “Effective Date” above. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
16. Mobile Information & Text Messaging Data
We value your privacy and comply with applicable telecommunications and marketing regulations.
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
- Information sharing to subcontractors in support services (such as customer service) is permitted as necessary to carry out our operations.
- All other use case categories expressly exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.
- Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
By providing your mobile number and opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive messages from us related to your inquiries, services, or legal updates. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”