Effective Date: July 04, 2026
This California Privacy Act Policy supplements The Law Offices of Jerry Nicholson, APC’s general Privacy Policy and explains the rights of California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If you are a California resident, this section applies to you.
1. Scope
This policy applies to California residents whose personal information we collect through our Site, online forms, phone or email communications, or other interactions with our firm.
2. Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers: name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and IP address.
- Internet or electronic network activity: browsing history, device information, and interactions with our Site.
- Communications content: information you voluntarily provide about your legal matter or inquiry when you contact us.
- Inferences: preferences or interests drawn from the above, used to respond to your inquiry.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors under 16 years of age.
3. Sources of Information
We collect this information directly from you and from website contact forms, phone/email communications, and cookies and basic analytics tools.
4. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to respond to inquiries and consultation requests, provide and manage legal services, communicate with you, maintain and improve the Site, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information to authorized service providers that support our operations and to legal or regulatory authorities when required by law. We do not sell your personal information.
6. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used; request access to that information; request deletion (subject to legal exceptions, including our professional and recordkeeping obligations); correct inaccurate information; opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (if applicable); limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable); and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit a request by email at jnicholson@jnlawoffices.org or by phone at (562) 434-8916, or write to us at 5855 E. Naples Plaza #205, Long Beach, CA 90803. We may verify your identity before processing requests. Where required by law, we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request.
8. Authorized Agents
You may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require evidence that the agent has valid written authority (such as a power of attorney) to act for you.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business and legal purposes, including our professional recordkeeping and ethical obligations as a law firm.
10. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
The Law Offices of Jerry Nicholson, APC does not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide a method to opt out.
11. Updates
We may revise this CA Privacy Policy periodically. Please check this page for the latest updates, indicated by the effective date above.
12. Contact
The Law Offices of Jerry Nicholson, APC
5855 E. Naples Plaza #205
Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 434-8916
Email: jnicholson@jnlawoffices.org