Privacy Statement
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
This Privacy Statement describes the practices of Christopher Smith & Associates P.C. (“C&S”, “we” or “us”) with respect to personal information we collect through our Web sites that display or link to this Privacy Statement (the “Sites”).
Collection of Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you visit our Sites. For example, we collect information about you when you:
Submit a comment or question or otherwise communicate with us through the Sites.
The personal information we collect may include your first and last name, telephone number, email address, communication preferences, and other information you submit through the Sites.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our Sites (“Technical Information”). Technical Information may include the IP address of your device; the type of browser, device and operating system you use; other identifiers associated with the device you use to access our Sites; the pages you visit and the features you use, including dates and times; and if you navigated from or navigate to another Web site, the address of that Web site. We may collect Technical Information through the use of cookies, clear .gifs, web beacons, local shared objects, Flash cookies or other tags, identifiers or technologies as they may become available or change over time. We may track the total number of visitors to our Sites, the number of visitors to each page of our Sites, whether visitors share our Sites with others, and the domain names of our visitors’ Internet service providers. We may also collect information regarding the effectiveness of our email or other communications, such as whether you open an email we send to you. Please note that third party ad networks and service providers may receive Technical Information and use and disclose such Technical Information for their own purposes, subject to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of delivery of targeted advertising to you by multiple ad networks by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices/. Our Sites also use Google Analytics to analyze your website activity. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How We Use Personal Information Collected through the Sites
We use personal information we collect through our Sites to contact you, to provide you with information that you have requested, to provide additional information which we believe may be of interest to you, to perform an activity you have requested, to enhance or improve the Sites, for security purposes, or otherwise to operate our business.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
When authorized by you.
With third party service providers retained to perform services on our behalf. These service providers are not authorized to use or disclose the information except as necessary to provide services to us.
With third party analytics providers when performing analytics on how users interact with the Sites.
If we are required to do so by law or pursuant to legal process, or in response to a request from law enforcement authorities or other government officials.
When we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial fraud or theft, or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.
In connection with the sale or transfer of all or a portion of our business or assets to a third party.
Your Choices and Rights
You may unsubscribe from advisories, articles, announcements and other promotional emails received from us by following the unsubscribe link included at the bottom of each such email or by contacting us at csmith@csassociatespc.com. Please note that you may continue to receive non-promotional communications to the extent permitted by law. Your browser and your device may enable you to limit the use of cookies and other technologies used to collect Technical Information. You should consult documentation for your browser or device for more information about exercising these options. Please note that you may not be able to use all the features of our Sites if you limit the Technical Information you share with us. To request details of the personal information we hold about you or to delete or rectify any inaccurate personal information about you please contact us at csmith@csassociatespc.com. We will handle any such request in accordance with applicable law. Please note that we may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before implementing your request.
Information Security
We rely on administrative, technical and physical safeguards for the Sites designed to protect against loss, misuse or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction of the personal information we collect through our Sites. The use of the Internet creates inherent information security risks, and we are not able to guarantee the security of our Sites.
Data Retention
Your personal information will not be stored for longer than necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or as required under applicable retention policies and/or in accordance with applicable law.
Transfers of Personal Information
We may transfer the personal information we collect through the Sites to countries with laws that may be deemed not to provide the same level of data protection as the laws in the country in which you reside. Please note that our primary data processing facilities are located in the United States of America. By submitting personal information through the Sites, you consent to the transfer of personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.
Linked Sites
The Sites may include links to sites operated by external third parties. The inclusion of a link to a third party site does not imply our endorsement of the site or the products and services offered at such site. Please note that this Privacy Statement does not apply to any such third-party sites. You should consult the privacy policies of each site you visit.
International Privacy Notice
Christopher Smith & Associates does not intend to collect and use Personal Data from individuals located outside of the United States. If you are an individual from outside the United States and become aware that we have collected your personal data, please notify us promptly at csmith@csassociatespc.com.