PRIVACY POLICY

Mendoza Immigration Law
Website: www.mendoza-immigrationlaw.com
Effective Date: April 17, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Mendoza Immigration Law (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you provide when visiting our website at www.mendoza-immigrationlaw.com (the “Website”) or communicating with us through phone, email, WhatsApp, contact forms, or any other channel.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through our contact forms, email (lm@mendoza-immigrationlaw.com), phone calls (732-979-2302), WhatsApp messages (732-485-3720), or fax (732-853-1452).
Case-Related Information: Details about your immigration matter, legal history, personal background, and any documents or information you provide during consultations or case evaluations.
Communication Records: Records of your correspondence with the Firm through any communication channel.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, date and time of visits, clickstream data, and other browsing behavior.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. See Section 7 (Cookies) below for more details.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms integrated with our Website, including website hosting providers, analytics services, and social media platforms where we maintain a presence.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Respond to Inquiries: To reply to your questions, requests for consultations, and communications submitted through our Website, email, phone, WhatsApp, or other channels.
To Evaluate Your Case: To conduct a comprehensive case evaluation and determine whether representation is appropriate.
To Provide Legal Services: To represent you in immigration matters, prepare legal documents, communicate with government agencies, and manage your case (only after a formal attorney-client relationship is established through a signed retainer agreement).
To Improve Our Website: To analyze how visitors use our Website, diagnose technical issues, and improve the Website’s functionality, content, and user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes.
To Communicate with You: To send case updates, appointment reminders, or other information relevant to your matter or inquiry.
To Protect Our Rights: To enforce our Terms and Conditions, protect the security of our Website, and defend against legal claims.

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you provide explicit authorization for us to share your information.
With Affiliated Counsel: In New Jersey matters, your information may be shared with Elvin Perez, Esq., NJ counsel, who provides services in affiliation with the Firm, as necessary to represent you.
With Government Agencies: As required to process your immigration case (e.g., USCIS, Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Department of State, or other relevant agencies), but only in the context of an established attorney-client relationship and with your authorization.
With Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting business, or providing services to you (e.g., website hosting, IT support, translation services), subject to confidentiality obligations.
As Required by Law: When disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
To Protect Rights and Safety: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, or the public.

5. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Information shared within the context of an established attorney-client relationship is protected by attorney-client privilege and applicable rules of professional conduct. The Firm takes its confidentiality obligations seriously and will not disclose privileged information without your consent, except as required or permitted by law or the applicable rules of professional responsibility.

Important: An attorney-client relationship is only established upon execution of a written retainer agreement. Information submitted through the Website, email, phone, or WhatsApp before a formal attorney-client relationship exists may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not send sensitive or confidential information through unsecured channels until a formal relationship has been established.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

Secure storage of client files and documents
Use of encryption where appropriate
Access controls limiting information to authorized personnel
Secure communication protocols

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Communications via email, contact forms, and WhatsApp may not be fully encrypted or secure.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance your browsing experience
Remember your preferences
Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
Improve Website functionality and content

Types of Cookies We May Use:

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Necessary for the Website to function properly
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors interact with the Website
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of our Website.

8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We may use third-party services for:

Website Hosting and Management (e.g., Squarespace or similar platforms)
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools)
Social Media Integration

These third-party providers may collect information about your visits to our Website in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you
Request Deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Correction of inaccurate personal information
Limit Use of sensitive personal information

b. All Users

Regardless of your location, you may:

Request Access to the personal information we hold about you
Request Correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
Request Deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and exceptions
Withdraw Consent for any processing based on your consent
Opt Out of Communications by contacting us directly

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

Respond to your inquiries
Provide legal services and comply with professional obligations
Comply with legal, regulatory, and record-keeping requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Client files and records are retained in accordance with applicable state bar rules and regulations governing attorney record retention. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this Website, with an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Mendoza Immigration Law

Main Office:
248 3rd Street, Suite 1040
Oakland, CA 94607

New Jersey Office:
173 Livingston Avenue, Suite 202
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Phone: 732-979-2302
WhatsApp: 732-485-3720
Fax: 732-853-1452
Email: lm@mendoza-immigrationlaw.com

This Privacy Policy applies to Mendoza Immigration Law’s website and communications. It is recommended that a licensed attorney review this Privacy Policy for compliance with California (CCPA/CPRA), New Jersey, and applicable federal privacy regulations before publication.