I. Introduction
Bay Area Crypto Counsel ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us through our contact form.
II. Important: No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting a contact form, sending an email, making a phone call, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship. We provide consulting services exclusively to licensed attorneys and law firms, not to individual clients. Information submitted through our contact form is not subject to attorney-client privilege until a formal engagement agreement is executed.
III. Information We Collect
When you contact us through our website, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide:
- Name: Your name as you provide it
- Email Address: Your email address for response purposes
- Law Firm (Optional): Your firm affiliation, if provided
- Message: The content of your inquiry
We may also automatically collect basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
IV. Security Warning
Our contact form sends information via non-encrypted email, which is not secure. Do not include confidential, privileged, or sensitive information in any contact form submission.
V. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your inquiries about our consulting services
- Evaluate potential consulting engagements with law firms
- Maintain records of communications with prospective clients
- Improve our website and services
- Send you relevant information about cryptocurrency legal developments (only if you opt in)
VI. How We Share Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to do so
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., email services, web hosting), under confidentiality agreements
- Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
VII. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use basic analytics tools (such as Cloudflare Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools may use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.
VIII. Your California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information we have collected about you
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bayareacryptocounsel.com
IX. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law or professional obligations.
X. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
XI. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
XII. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
XIII. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: info@bayareacryptocounsel.com
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California