Privacy Policy
This policy explains how the Law Offices of Joy Dhokia Esq. collects, uses, and protects information you share when visiting our website or contacting our firm.
Last Updated: March 6, 202601 Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to respond to your inquiries and operate our website.
Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and phone number submitted through our contact form
- Details about your legal matter that you choose to share with us
- Communications sent to us via email or phone
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and general geographic region
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Cookie identifiers (see Section 4)
02 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 we can assist with your legal matter
- To communicate with you about your case or our services
- To improve the performance and content of our website
- To comply with legal and ethical obligations applicable to attorneys in California
We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising.
03 Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate our website (such as web hosting, analytics, and email delivery), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our clients or firm
- Professional Referrals: With your explicit consent, to refer your matter to another qualified attorney
All third-party service providers are prohibited from using your data for any purpose beyond the services they provide to us.
04 Cookies
Our website uses a small number of cookies to function and to understand how visitors use the site. No advertising cookies are used.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality and security | Session |
| Analytics | Aggregate, anonymous data on page visits and traffic sources (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Remembers settings like language or region if applicable | 1 year |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
05 Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected:
- Contact form inquiries: Up to 3 years, or longer if a client relationship is formed
- Client records: Per California State Bar requirements, generally a minimum of 5 years following the conclusion of representation
- Website analytics: Up to 26 months in aggregated, anonymized form
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
06 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal data we have collected about you
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations
- Right to Opt Out: We do not sell personal information, so this right is not applicable
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not treat you differently for exercising these rights
All Visitors (GDPR-aligned)
- Access and Portability: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion where we have no legal obligation to retain it
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@joydhokialaw.com. We will respond within 45 days.
07 Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking legal services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
Our services are not directed to minors, and we do not market to or target individuals under 18.
08 Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
- Restricted access to personal information within our firm on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to avoid submitting highly sensitive information through web forms.
09 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
If changes are material, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. Your continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.