Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/01/2024
Your privacy is critically important to us at TCP Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, and outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It also affirms our commitment to maintaining compliance and accessibility standards as outlined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information
In order to better provide you with products and services offered on our Site, TCP Law may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:
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First and Last Name
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Mailing Address
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Email Address
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Phone Number
We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us. However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you elect to use certain products or services available on the Site. These may include:
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Registering for an account on our Site.
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Entering a sweepstakes or contest sponsored by us or one of our partners.
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Signing up for special offers from selected third parties.
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Sending us an email message.
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Submitting your credit card or other payment information when ordering and purchasing products and services on our Site.
1.2. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-identifiable information through cookies, log files, and analytics tools, including:
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Browser type and version
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IP address
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on our site
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. Providing Services
We use your information to:
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Communicate with you regarding services and/or products you have requested from us.
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Operate our website and deliver the services you have requested.
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Comply with our legal obligations.
2.2. Marketing and Communication
With your consent, we may use your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from TCP Law and its affiliates. From time to time, TCP Law may contact you via email for the purpose of providing announcements, promotional offers, alerts, confirmations, surveys, and/or other general communication.
You may opt out of such communications by clicking on the UNSUBSCRIBE button in our emails.
2.3. Website Improvement and Analytics
We use non-personal information to:
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Improve our website’s functionality and performance.
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Analyze user behavior for better service delivery.
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Deliver customized content and advertising within TCP Law to customers whose behavior indicates that they are interested in a particular subject area.
3. Sharing Information with Third Parties
TCP Law does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties.
We may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to TCP Law, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
TCP Law may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
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Conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on TCP Law or the site.
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Protect and defend the rights or property of TCP Law.
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Act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of TCP Law or the public.
4. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
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Encryption
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Secure socket layer (SSL) protocols
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Regular system monitoring and updates
When personal information (such as a credit card number) is transmitted to other websites, it is protected through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol. However, no data transmission over the Internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that:
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There are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet which are beyond our control.
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Security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and us through this Site cannot be guaranteed.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
5.1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
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Access: Request access to your personal data.
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Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
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Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
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Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
5.2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
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Right to Know: Request details about the information we collect and how it is used.
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Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
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Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data).
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Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discrimination.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at john@tcplawfirm.com.
6. Accessibility Commitment
We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Our site adheres to the standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at john@tcplawfirm.com or 917-612-1059 so we can assist you promptly.
7. Children Under Thirteen
TCP Law does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website.
8. Automatically Collected Information
Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by TCP Law. This information can include your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the TCP Law website.
9. Links
This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
10. External Data Storage Sites
We may store your data on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom we have contracted.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site and/or Services available through this Site after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
TCP Law
Trademark, Copyright and Patent Law
New York, New York
Email: john@tcplawfirm.com
Phone: 917-612-1059
Thank you for trusting TCP Law with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing exceptional service.
Privacy Policy FAQ
What personal information does TCP Law collect?
TCP Law may collect personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide — including your first and last name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. This information is collected only when you choose to provide it, such as when submitting the contact form, emailing the firm, signing up for the newsletter, or submitting payment for services. TCP Law does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.
Does TCP Law sell my personal information to third parties?
No — TCP Law does not sell, rent, or lease customer lists to third parties. Trusted partners may receive limited data solely to perform services for TCP Law — such as analytics or email delivery — and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose. TCP Law may disclose information only when required by law, to protect its legal rights, or to protect user safety. Contact TCP Law with any privacy questions.
How does TCP Law protect my personal information?
TCP Law employs industry-standard security measures including encryption, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocols, and regular system monitoring. Personal information such as credit card numbers transmitted through the site is protected via SSL encryption. However, the Privacy Policy acknowledges that no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure. TCP Law strives to protect your information while being transparent about inherent internet security limitations. Contact TCP Law at john@tcplawfirm.com with security concerns.
What rights do I have under GDPR if I am in the European Economic Area?
EEA residents have six rights under GDPR: access to your personal data; rectification of inaccuracies; erasure (right to be forgotten); restriction of processing; data portability in a machine-readable format; and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. To exercise any of these rights, contact TCP Law directly at john@tcplawfirm.com or 917-612-1059. TCP Law's full Privacy Policy outlines all applicable rights.
What rights do I have under the CCPA if I am a California resident?
California residents have four rights under the CCPA: the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used; the right to delete personal data; the right to opt out of the sale of personal data (TCP Law does not sell data); and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact TCP Law at john@tcplawfirm.com. Read TCP Law's full Privacy Policy for details.
How does TCP Law use the information I provide?
TCP Law uses your information for three purposes: providing services — communicating about requested trademark, patent, or copyright services and complying with legal obligations; marketing communications — with your consent, sending announcements, offers, and updates (opt-out available via UNSUBSCRIBE in any email); and website improvement — analyzing non-personal usage data to improve site functionality and content delivery.
Does TCP Law collect information from children?
No — TCP Law does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under thirteen. The Privacy Policy states that users under thirteen must obtain parental or guardian permission before using the website. If you believe a child under thirteen has provided personal information to TCP Law, contact the firm directly at john@tcplawfirm.com or 917-612-1059 to request removal. Contact TCP Law with any concerns.
What non-personal information does TCP Law automatically collect?
When you visit the TCP Law website, non-identifiable information is automatically collected through cookies, log files, and analytics tools — including browser type and version, IP address, device information, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This information is used for site operation, quality maintenance, and general usage statistics. It is not used to personally identify you. Review TCP Law's full Privacy Policy or contact TCP Law with questions.
Can I opt out of marketing emails from TCP Law?
Yes — marketing communications are sent only with your consent and you can opt out at any time by clicking the UNSUBSCRIBE button in any marketing email from TCP Law. Opting out does not affect service-related communications tied to active trademark, patent, or copyright engagements. Review TCP Law's full Privacy Policy or contact TCP Law to manage your communication preferences.
How will I know if TCP Law's Privacy Policy changes?
TCP Law reserves the right to update its Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are posted on the Privacy Policy page with an updated effective date — the current policy is effective as of December 1, 2024. Continued use of the TCP Law website after modifications constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy. Questions or concerns about the Privacy Policy can be directed to john@tcplawfirm.com or 917-612-1059.
