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Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy describes how Backstrom Labor Law (“the Firm,” “we,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained through our website at backstromlaborlaw.com and through your direct communications with the Firm.

Backstrom Labor Law concentrates its practice entirely on employer-side employment and labor law in California. We handle all information we receive with the care and discretion that work demands.

Reading this Privacy Policy does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information submitted through our website contact form or by email is not automatically protected by attorney-client privilege. If your matter requires that protection, contact us by phone to begin the consultation process.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in two ways, information you provide directly to the Firm, and technical information collected automatically when you visit our website.

Information You Provide Directly

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Submit an inquiry through our website contact form
  • Call or email the Firm directly
  • Schedule an initial consultation
  • Retain Backstrom Labor Law and become a client

The information you provide may include your name, phone number, email address, company name, company size, and a description of your legal matter or HR situation.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, standard web analytics tools may automatically collect technical information, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, version, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • The referring URL that brought you to our site
  • Device type

This technical information does not identify you personally unless combined with information you have provided directly.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiry or consultation request
  • To evaluate whether the Firm can assist with your legal matter
  • To conduct conflict-of-interest checks before accepting a new matter
  • To provide legal services to clients who retain the Firm
  • To improve the content and performance of our website
  • To comply with our legal and professional obligations as California-licensed attorneys

We do not sell your personal information to any third party. We do not use your information for advertising or marketing that is unrelated to the Firm’s legal services.

4. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Information you share with Backstrom Labor Law after an attorney-client relationship has been established is protected by attorney-client privilege under California law and by the confidentiality obligations set out in the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

Submitting our website contact form or sending an unsolicited email to the Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Initial contact information is handled with care, but it is not automatically privileged.

If you retain Backstrom Labor Law, all communications relating to your matter will be held to the confidentiality standard required by California Business and Professions Code section 6068(e) and the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

5. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

Backstrom Labor Law does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With technology service providers who help us operate our website or practice management systems, under binding confidentiality agreements
  • As required by law, subpoena, court order, or applicable regulatory authority
  • For conflict-of-interest checks, as required by the California Rules of Professional Conduct
  • With your explicit written consent

California attorney professional rules require us to maintain client confidences. We apply the same standard of professional care to prospective client information.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain the information you provide for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, fulfill our professional obligations, and comply with California State Bar record-keeping requirements.

If you become a client of the Firm, your matter file is retained in accordance with California attorney record-keeping obligations and our internal document retention policy.

If you contact us and we determine the Firm is not the right fit for your matter, we retain basic contact information for a limited period for conflict-checking purposes only.

7. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives California residents specific rights regarding their personal information.

As a California resident, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (the Firm does not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising any of your privacy rights

Note: Information collected or maintained in connection with the provision of legal advice or representation may be subject to different treatment under CCPA/CPRA. California law includes specific exemptions for attorney-client communications and information governed by attorney confidentiality obligations.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by California law.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and to gather website usage data.

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. We may use:

  • Session cookies, which expire automatically when you close your browser
  • Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors use our website and where we can improve it

You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers let you refuse cookies, accept only certain cookies, or receive an alert when a cookie is being sent. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of some areas of our website.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our LinkedIn profile and Facebook page. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and do not control their content or data collection.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before submitting personal information.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our website, contact us using the information in Section 12, and we will take appropriate steps to remove that information from our records.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable California law, or professional regulatory requirements.

When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

Your continued use of our website after a posted update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your California privacy rights, or want to understand how your information is being handled, contact us:

 

Backstrom Labor Law

Karin Backstrom

3990 Old Town Ave, Building C, Suite 107

San Diego, CA 92110

Phone: (619) 851-7274 or (619) 230-1811

Website: backstromlaborlaw.com

 

LEGAL NOTICE

The content of this Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this document does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every employment matter depends on its own specific facts, applicable California law, the relevant agency or court, and the circumstances involved. Contact Backstrom Labor Law to schedule a consultation about your specific situation.