Privacy Policy
This policy identifies different types of data used on our Web site, and outlines what we (District Trademark Group PLLC, District Trademark, any marketing or public relations agencies, and affiliated parties) do with that data.
Purpose of this Policy:
For the purposes of this site, Personal Information includes name, mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers. We do not collect personally identifying information from visitors to this site unless provided by the visitor. This information can be provided by way of submission of our Web engagement forms, subscribing to our newsletter, or by direct correspondence with our staff regarding representation. We do not provide or sell any personal information to third parties.
Browser Settings:
We will only use visitors’ browser settings, provided through visitors’ use of this site, to measure traffic and traffic trends at this site. Browser settings include, but are not limited to, your device’s IP address, cookie string data, operating system, and (in the case of mobile devices) your device type and mobile device’s unique identifier such as the Apple IDFA or Android Advertising ID.
Cookie Settings:
We use Google analytics to collect information about your interaction with our website. For example, we use cookies to count the number of unique visitors to a web page and to develop other statistics about the use of the website. You can opt-out of Google analytics, here: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout (requires you to install a browser add-on).
A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your device to store information. This data often consists of a string of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies your computer, but it can contain other information as well, including your IP address, clickstream patterns; and dates and times that you access a website.
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our website. For example, we use cookies to count the number of unique visitors to a web page and to develop other statistics about the use of the website.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. You may set most browsers to notify you if you receive a cookie, or you may choose to block cookies with your browser. However, please be aware that some features of the website may not function properly or may be slower if you refuse cookies.
Marketing communications:
We may use personal information to send newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to the visitor. Recipients may opt-out of receiving these communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided within the email.
Transactional communications:
For visitors who have submitted the Web contact form, we will use the provided email address and phone number to contact the visitor about their inquiry. This contact information of the visitor will be discarded if he/she does not engage District Trademark in representation.
Please note that District Trademark will still send transactional-related messages despite opting out of marketing communications for actively-engaged clients of the firm. Transactional-related messages include communications about legal matters relating to the client.
Data retention:
District Trademark may send client documents, correspondence, and other materials during their representation through e-mail or US snail mail. At the conclusion of representation, a client’s file will be closed and original documents will be returned. District Trademark will thereafter store file for approximately five (5) years, after which will the client file will be destroyed or discarded after that period of time unless client submits instruction in writing to retain files for a longer period.
File security:
District Trademark may hold personal information in different ways, including in hard copy or electronic form. Security measures are in place to ensure that any personal information we hold is secure and protected from misuse, loss, fraudulent activity and unauthorized disclosure.
All information is held in a secure, electronic or physical manner. Information storage methods include electronic customer relationship management databases that require two factor authentication and secure connections utilizing Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
Changes to this policy:
We reserve the right to change our policy regarding cookies and the collection of information from visitors at any time without advance notice. This privacy policy takes into consideration the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation guidelines. Should any new policy go into effect, we will post it on this site, and the new policy will apply only to information collected thereafter.
* Last Updated: January 10, 2023