Privacy Policy

(Last Updated: September 16, 2022)

 This privacy policy (the “Policy”) applies to the website and online services offered by Stratagem LLP (“we,” “our” and/or “us”) through www.stratagemcounsel.com (the “Website”) including any mobile application or version of the Website, and explains the types of information we collect and how such information may be processed, utilized or shared.

Information We Collect

We collect both personal information you provide to Stratagem LLP, and technical information we gather automatically through the use of our Website.  We collect personal information through our Client Services, for example, when you request services, enter into a contractual arrangement for Client Services, provide information in conjunction with our Client Services, or when you interact with us at an event, call our reception desk or otherwise visit our office.

However, we ask that you not send us, and you not disclose, any sensitive personal information (e.g., social security numbers, information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, biometrics or genetic characteristics, criminal background or trade union membership) on or through the Website, social media or other information sharing platforms.  

We collection information in the following ways:

  • through our Website;

  • through the software applications made available by us for use on or through computers and mobile devices;

  • through social media platforms, sites or services;

  • through information that you provide to us;

  • through legal services we provide to our clients (“Client Services”); and

  • through any other offline business interactions you may have with us.

When you submit an inquiry through our Website, we may collect personal information that identifies you or relates to you as an individual. This personal information may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • mailing address

  • telephone number

  • company name, job title and/or employer

This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • Clicks

  • Internal links

  • Pages visited

  • Scrolling

  • Searches

  • Timestamps

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

In addition to personal information, we may collect technical information when you visit our Website. This technical information does not reveal your specific identity and may include:

  • usage details

  • internet service provider

  • IP address

  • browser information

This technical information may be obtained through the use of cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. Squarespace, which we used to create our website, places cookies on visitors’ browsers to help us run our website effectively, provide a good user experience for visitors, and help us learn and understand the traffic that our Website is receiving. We have added a cookie banner so that you may accept or decline these cookies. When you accept or decline our Website’s cookies, you should not see the banner again for thirty (30) days unless you clear your cookies on your computer before then.

For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.

When you submit information to this Website via webform, we collect the data requested in the webform in order to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us.

How We Use the Information We Collect

We may use the information we collect to:

  • provide you with Client Services;

  • respond to your inquiries;

  • send you newsletters, client alerts or other publications you have requested or we believe may be of interest to you;

  • invite you to events we are hosting that we believe may be of interest to you;

  • confirm your registration for events we are hosting;

  • send you service information or administrative announcements related to our Website or Stratagem;

  • administer, manage or improve our Website or other applications;

  • enforce our terms and conditions;

  • protect our rights or the rights of others;

  • comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful inquiries from governmental authorities; or

  • for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect information or upon your consent.

With Whom We Share Information

We may share the personal or technical information you provide to us:

  • with third-party vendors, contractors or other service providers who provide services to us or on our behalf;

  • as we believe appropriate to enforce the terms of this policy, or as necessary to protect the rights, privacy, safety or property of Stratagem, our clients, or the public as required or permitted by law;

  • with third-parties as part of a reorganization, merger, acquisition or other corporate transaction; or

  • as required to comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, legal process or requests from public or government authorities.

Other than as set forth above, we do not share, sell or otherwise disclose personal or technical information to third-parties. We require third-party service providers to comply with strict data privacy and security requirements, and we prohibit these third-parties from using the information they receive from us for any other purpose. Stratagem LLP does not sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to third-parties for their direct marketing purposes

Your Rights

You have the right:

  • to confirm whether we are using or storing your personal information and to obtain a copy of any information that we have;

  • if you discover that the information we have about you is incorrect or inaccurate, to request that we correct or update it;

  • to restrict or limit how we use our information, for example by requesting that we no longer use your information for marketing purposes or for specific types of marketing messages; and

  • if you withdraw your consent or otherwise object to our use of your information, you have the right to request that we delete your information.

Residents of California are permitted under California Civil Code §1798.83 to request information regarding the disclosure of personal information to third-parties for those third-parties' direct marketing purposes. However, as previously stated, we do not sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to third-parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Security

We use reasonable technical, organizational and administrative measures to protect the security of the personal information we collect.  No data storage or method of data transmission, however, can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee or warrant the security of any information you disclose or transmit to us over the Internet.  If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us in accordance with the “Contact Us” section below.

Third-Party Sites

This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy, information collection, data security, or other practices of any third parties.  We are not responsible for the privacy, information or data security policies, or practices of third-parties, including third-parties operating any site linked from our website.  In addition, we are not responsible for the information collection, use, disclosure or security policies or practices of other organizations, such as Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or any other app developer, app provider, social media platform provider, operating system provider, wireless service provider or device manufacturer, including with respect to any personal information you disclose to other organizations through or in connection with our Website.  The inclusion of a link on our Website does not imply any endorsement of the linked site by Stratagem.

Data Processing and Storage

Stratagem LLP is a California-based law firm.  If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that we will process any information you provide to us in the United States.

Retention Period

We retain personal information for as long as needed or permitted in light of the purpose(s) for which it was obtained and consistent with applicable law.  Considerations for retaining such information include: (1) the length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you as our client and provide you with Client Services; and (2) whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject; and/or (3) whether retention is advisable to protect our clients’ or our own legal interests.

Updates to Our Privacy Policy

We may change the terms of our privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when we last revised this Privacy Policy. If we make material changes, we will post a notice on our website. We encourage you to visit this page periodically to check for changes or updates.

Minors

Our Website and any associated blogs, mobile sites and applications are intended for a general audience and not directed to minors.  We do not knowingly collect information online from any persons under the age of 18.  If you are under 18, please do not use our Website or submit any personal information to us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at wacevedo@stratagemcounsel.com or at the address below.

Stratagem LLP
2001 Addison St., Suite 300
Berkeley, CA 94704