Our Cookie Policy Overview
Here at DUI Lawyers Orange County (The Atias Law Group, P.C.), your privacy and trust is a priority. To optimize the user experience on our website and improve transparency of our practices, we present this Cookie Policy to summarize how we utilize cookies and tracking technologies. Whether you need expert defense after being charged with DUI or are considering expungement options to clear your name, or if you are simply browsing our site for related topics, it is important to know how cookies and similar technology can affect your usage.
Cookie Definition and Our Purpose
Cookies are small bits of text websites drop on your device to keep track of your surfing habits like what kind of language you prefer, if you are registered or active with the website, or how often you search a particular function on the website. Cookies can enhance web performance, focus marketing on users’ preferences, and help website operators gather analytics to improve overall services. There are various types of cookies, each with different functions, which we outline below.
Cookie Types in Use
We use a range of cookie categories on our site in order to present relevant content to you and to administrate how our site runs:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – These are required for basic site functionality and include cookies used for page navigation and access to secure areas. Our site cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies – These cookies collect information in an anonymous form about how people interact with our website. This includes information about which pages are viewed most often, the number of users that visit our site, how people navigate through our site, where our visitors originate and other similar information. For example, we may use Google Analytics to analyze traffic trends and patterns so that we can ensure proper allocation of resources, understand which material, content and legal resources are valuable to our visitors and provide the timely information you need.
- Functionality Cookies – These cookies remember the choices you make and the customizations you have been provided with (e.g., where you are located, what language you choose) in order to provide you with tailored functionality and ease of navigation upon your return visit.
- Advertising and Marketing Cookies – We focus on providing users with knowledge, information and other benefits through our use of technology, e.g., newsletters, alerts and blogs where legal analysis is provided. We do not use any legal advertising on our website except to inform you of our services or as necessary to measure the effectiveness of our advertising or marketing campaigns using cookies.
Our Cookie Usage
We use cookies on our website for a few reasons: To provide you with a secure, seamless experience as you move through our site. For instance, we use them to remember the pages you’ve already visited and the contact form details you may have already filled out. To perform site analytics, so we understand how many visitors are coming to the site and how they are interacting with those pages. This information helps us consistently improve our legal articles, services, and ability to communicate with our clients. To personalize legal information and updates relevant to you, so we can provide you with resources that matter most to your case. If you’re facing a DUI defense or an expungement, or need guidance for a criminal charge, we’ll be able to provide you with the material that speaks most closely to your situation.
How to Manage Your Cookie Settings
You control the cookies that are stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. This includes the ability to see what cookies you have, delete cookies, or block cookies from one or all websites. Some steps that you can take include:
- Browser controls. The methods for managing cookies and other tracking mechanisms can vary from browser to browser. For a general overview of the steps you can take to manage cookies, review your browser “Help” section.
- Analytics opt-outs. If you want to disable some analytics cookies, such as those placed by Google Analytics, you may wish to consider installing browser add-ons or opting out by utilizing features provided by the analytics service.
- Advertising preferences. There are some third parties, such as advertisers, networks and others that use third-party cookies or other tracking technologies. Some of these can be managed through industry opt outs like the DAA Ad Choice Tool or the NAI’s Consumer Opt-Out.
Please note that if you choose to opt-out of certain cookies through your browser settings, it may limit your ability to use certain features of our website, including the ability to schedule consultations and access personalized legal information.
3rd Party Cookies
In addition to cookies placed on your device by DUI Lawyers Orange County (The Atias Law Group, P.C.), trusted third-party service providers may also place cookies on your device to assist us with analyzing website usage, deliver relevant legal updates and measure the effectiveness of outreach efforts. Examples may include:
- Google Analytics: May place anonymous data regarding site usage, helping us know where we can provide additional service.
- Social Media Platforms: Where you engage with embedded social media features (such as sharing a page or endorsing us), the social media platform may serve content and place cookies to enable its offerings.
- Advertising Networks: Where we host informational campaigns or sponsored content, advertising cookies may be utilized to measure impressions and engagement.
We strive to limit all third-party partners to trusted providers in compliance with privacy best practices. For additional information we encourage you to review their respective cookie and privacy policies.
How Long Our Cookies Remain
Cookies are stored on your device for a specific period of time, depending on their function:
- Session Cookies: This is temporary information that exists only while you’re viewing the site. Once you close your web browser, session cookies are deleted from your device. We use session cookies to help with site functionality and user experience while you’re logged on.
- Persistent Cookies: This is information that is stored on your device for a specific duration or until you delete it manually. Persistent cookies allow us to remember your preferences and offer features such as autodetect login or store your contact information.
Every cookie we use resides on your device for a specific period of time. As such, we endeavor to balance useful functionality with privacy considerations. You can view and control the duration of cookies on your system through your web browser.
Protecting Your Data
Your privacy matters to DUI Lawyers Orange County. Any information captured via cookies is securely utilized and safeguarded, and only used to enhance your experience or provide necessary legal services. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Our firm employs industry standard data protection safeguards, including encryption, access controls, regular policy audits and staff training, among others. Please contact us directly at (949) 954-7729 if you have any concerns about your data privacy.
Your Available Rights
The rights of website visitors are as follows:
- Be informed about the cookies we use and why we use cookies.
- Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
- Request erasure or correction of any personal data we collected through cookies.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you feel we’re infringing upon your rights.
We will respect and uphold those rights, including providing you with instructions on how to do so. If you require assistance or have questions about your personal rights, please contact with the website staff.
California Privacy Rights
As a California law firm, Moon Rubalcava & Martinez, APC, (MRM) is committed to complying with the requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We value and respect the privacy rights of all residents of California. Pursuant to the CCPA, we will disclose:
- The categories and specific pieces of personal information that we have collected about you;
- The deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory exceptions;
- The categories of sources from which we collect personal data, the business or commercial purposes for collecting personal information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share personal information;
We do not sell your personal information. In order to make a CCPA-related request pertaining to cookies or personal information, please contact us at (949) 954-7729.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
Our policy regarding cookies may be revised from time to time as we enhance our website, adopt new technologies, or comply with changing regulations. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay up-to-date on our latest practices. The ‘Last Updated’ date at the end of this article will indicate when it was last updated. If we make substantial changes in the future, we will update you with a notice on our website.
Contact Us for Cookie Policy Inquiries
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, the use of cookies on our website, or your privacy rights, please contact us. We at DUI Lawyers Orange County (The Atias Law Group, P.C.) are transparent and want to help our clients. Our contact information is:
DUI Lawyers Orange County (The Atias Law Group, P.C.)
2711 E. Coast Hwy
Suite 102
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Phone: (949) 954-7729
We are happy to help with questions, provide additional information and assist in cookie preference management. We value your confidence and privacy. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy or Contact DUI Lawyers Orange County page.
Cookies FAQs
We know it can be confusing to try and understand cookie settings or privacy policy related website details. Here are answers to some common inquiries we get from clients:
- If I say no to cookies will I still be able to schedule an appointment? There are some site features that may not work properly without cookies, such as completely filling out a contact form or using client resources. However, you can still access most content.
- Do you use cookies to track my case history or legal records? In a word – no. Cookies are never used to receive case information, legal advice or otherwise track your personal files. All communications and data between clients and lawyers are subject to the strictest confidentiality and data protection policies.
- Can I change my cookie settings later on? Yes. Browser settings can be changed at any time, or you can contact us with concerns.
- What about cookies for children? Our legal services are for adults 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children aged 17 and younger. If you suspect that a child has submitted information via our site, or you would like to request the removal of such data, please contact us immediately so we can take the necessary steps.
If you have further inquiries about our Cookie Policy or other website practices, call us at (949) 954-7729. You may also visit our FAQ page for more information.
Conclusion: Our Privacy Promise
At DUI Lawyers Orange County (The Atias Law Group, P.C.), it’s our mission to deliver not just exemplary legal defense, but a safe and secure online experience for you and all of our visitors. That’s why our Cookie Policy is as clear-cut, up-front and in-line with all requirements as our legal solutions are with the law. When you understand how cookies function and how they’re used, you can make your own informed decision about your privacy. Thank you for allowing us the honor of handling your legal matter – and your personal information. In the event that you have any inquiries into this policy, or your rights in regard to it, our staff are at your service.