Privacy Policy – HBY‧LAW

Introduction: Your Privacy is Our Priority

At HBY‧LAW, the law office of Attorney Pai Tsung-Hung, we know that privacy is a serious matter. As your law firm, we prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, visitors to our website, and all those whose personal information we collect and use. What follows below is our Privacy Policy that details how we may gather, use, disclose, or process your personal information – such as when you visit us at our website (https://hbylaw.com/) or contact our law office for a free consultation or to otherwise retain any of our legal services and assistance. We follow the highest ethical standards of confidentiality pursuant to United States laws and accepted rules of attorney professional conduct, and in sharing this information with you, we want to be transparent about the many ways in which we handle information professionally and responsibly.

The Scope and Applicability of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs information collected via our website, via communications (email and phone) with HBY‧LAW personnel, in person at HBY‧LAW’s office in New York, and as a result of advice being provided to and/or representation by HBY‧LAW. This includes all information provided to HBY‧LAW by individuals, families, businesses, business units or third parties via our web-based form and via email and or the web based interface. This Privacy Policy does not govern information collected by third party websites, applications or services that may be linked to or referenced on hbylaw.com. If you click on these links or visit these resources you should view the privacy policies for those resources.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In order to be able to provide you with our legal services, HBY‧LAW may gather a number of personal details. The personal details we gather may include:

Contact details (name, email address, telephone number, home address)
Identification details (date of birth, government issued identifiers if we have to identify you as our client)
Case details (details relating to the legal matter we are assisting you with, information and documents we may obtain from you or third parties including court pleadings or submissions, contracts or other evidence)
Financial details (payment card details, billing address, transaction details)
Communications with you (emails or voicemails, consultation notes)
Website and app use data (IP addresses, web browser type and version, device identifiers, website activity records, cookies, website analytics)

We only collect information we need and which is relevant to your legal issue(s) or in order to improve your experience with us.

Information We Collect

Direct collection through your use of our website, including our website contact form, consultation scheduling tool, or email to [email]
Through phone calls or voicemails received by us at our office at (934) 936-9172
Through in-person visits or discussions at our office, located at 100 Wall St 88th Fl, New York NY 10005
Through written documents delivered to us during your legal representation
Automated collection of website analytics, including cookies, tracking pixels or similar technologies

We also receive data and information from third parties, such as opposing counsel, the court or other service providers to the extent we need such information strictly in connection with your representation and you otherwise permit collection. All data will be obtained in compliance with all legal obligations and ethical standards.

How We Use and Process Personal Information

HBY‧LAW obtains, collects, and uses Personal Information for the following reasons:

to provide legal consultation, advice, and representation to you;
to contact you in response to your inquiry, appointment, claim, or question, or to otherwise communicate with you about your matter or our representation of you;
to comply with our contractual and statutory obligations as your legal and professional counsel;
to process payment requests and administer billing for our legal services;
to enhance the functionality of our website, the user experience on our website, and the content of our legal offerings and resources;
to comply with professional rules of conduct and applicable regulations;
to maintain and protect the security and integrity of systems and personal information;
to provide legal updates, newsletters, alerts, information, or educational material upon your request or if you “opt in” to such service.

We will never otherwise use personal information for purposes outside the necessity to provide legal services without your express consent.

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege

We, HBY‧LAW, at all times in our capacity as a law firm, are subject to the strictest demands of attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality. Any information you give us when seeking representation is privileged by law and will not be passed on to anyone, except under limited circumstances allowed by law; for example, upon unlawful court order. Our editors and staff are professionally trained to ensure that any sensitive material is held in the strictest confidence. We maintain our obligations to clients under client confidences as required by the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

Storage, Security and Retention of Data

We implement proportionate and appropriate technical and organizational measures to avoid the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personal data. We protect this information by, for example:

storing paper-based documentation in locked premises
encrypting and password-protecting electronic data in secure servers and regularly carrying out security audits
limiting the computerized access rights to electronic data stored on our systems to authorized individuals only
implementing secure e-mail and file transfer systems for paperless documentation

We will only hold information for as long as we require it to achieve the stated purpose of such information processing, and for as long as we consider necessary for the purposes of our record retention policy or to comply with a legal requirement, dispute resolution, or to enforce any agreement. When we no longer require this information we will delete and/or render it anonymous in the relevant manner as per industry practice.

Cookies, Analytics and Other Online Tracking

Our site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, track website usage, and allow certain site functionality. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your computer by your web browser and allow us to gain insight into how users are interacting with our site so we can continually enhance our services based on that information. Such information can include IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers and information about the webpages you visit.

We use trusted third-party analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics) that provide aggregate data back to us in anonymized form for internal purposes only. You can disable or control use of cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of our site may not work properly if you do this.

We don’t use cookies or online tracking for commercial advertisement purposes, nor do we sell to any third-party the information that is obtained from cookies or online tracking. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Service Providers and Cloud-Based Apps

HBY‧LAW may employ trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our Website, make payments, store data, or otherwise conduct our business operations. Such service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard and protect the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using your information for any purposes other than for the services provided to HBY‧LAW.

We do not rent, sell, or share your personal information with incorrect affiliates and third parties for their own marketing purposes or financial gain.

With your express permission or direction
To comply with the law, a court order, subpoena, or other legal process
To protect HBY‧LAW’s rights, property or safety; our customers; or the public
In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets of HBY‧LAW or one of its divisions or subsidiaries (such restructurings/disclosures will be subject to suitable safeguards)

HBY‧LAW® is a service mark registered in the United States and other countries.

Hansen Beyer Binder LLP law firm trade name is used under license from HBY Abogados® S.C., a Mexican partnership.

Children’s Online Privacy

HBY‧LAW’s services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 or below the age of majority in their respective jurisdictions. HBY‧LAW does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. In the event that HBY‧LAW becomes aware that a child has submitted personal data without the necessary parental and/or guardian consent, we will promptly remove such information from our records. If you are aware of a situation where a child has provided HBY‧LAW with personal information without the requisite parental or guardian consent, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Individual Rights and Choices with Respect to Personal Information

You have the right to review, edit, correct or delete any personal data about you that is stored at HBY‧LAW, subject to limitations imposed by law and ethics. You may also request that you:

Request a copy of the information we have about you
Withdraw consent to certain uses of your data (if applicable)
Opt-out of newsletters or marketing communications

To make these requests, contact us at [email protected] or 934-936-9172. We will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements and within a reasonable time.

Cross-Border Transfers of Data

While HBY‧LAW is dedicated to clients located in New York and the United States, the HBY‧LAW website and HBY‧LAW services are accessible from outside the United States. If you are in a jurisdiction other than the United States, information you provide us may be transferred, stored and processed in the United States where privacy laws are different than those in your country. We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy wherever you are.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in our practices, technologies, applicable law or other business reasons. When we do, we will post the modified version of this Privacy Policy here with the updated effective date. We recommend that you check this page periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices.

We will notify you of material changes that affect your rights or our use of your data directly when practicable.

Contact Us: Questions, Comments and Complaints Regarding Use of Your Personal Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our practices or your rights, please contact us:

(934) 936-9172
[email protected]
100 Wall St 88th Fl NY NY 10005

We’ll act promptly to respond and fully address your concerns. If your privacy rights are perceived to have been infringed, you may additionally be entitled to lodge a complaint with the appropriate supervisory authority.

Privacy Rights Under California and Other State Laws

If you are a resident of CA or another state with certain privacy rights, then subject to certain limitations, you may also exercise certain state law rights such as the right to request information we have collected, the right to request that we delete information, and the right to direct that we do not sell personal information (note: HBY‧LAW does not sell personal information).

In order to enforce these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or (934) 936-9172. We will confirm your identity and fulfill your request in accordance with applicable state law.

Data Breach Requirements for Notification

In the event of a data breach that results in the acquisition of your personal information, HBY‧LAW will quickly determine the nature and scope of the breach, and will make any notifications we are required to make to you and other entities. Those notifications describe the nature of the breach and provide instructions on steps you can take to maintain your protection. We regularly update our security practices to minimize risk of unauthorized access to your information and maximize your protection.

Retention of Legal Records and Case Files

HBY‧LAW stores client files or case files for a term of time prescribed by law and the local Bar Association’s guidelines. Typically, case files are kept for 7 years after a matter is concluded, except if a longer period of time is prescribed by law or requested by a client. Once the retention period has expired, records are deleted and shredded. Clients may request copies of their files up until the end of the retention period by contacting our office.

Maintaining Transparency and Being Answerable to You

At HBY‧LAW we strive to uphold a culture of transparency, accountability, and improvement in privacy practices. We regularly revisit our policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements (as those requirements develop over time) and expectations of clients. We consider communications regarding our policies as feedback used to improve the way we enable our clients’ privacy.

Third-Party Websites and Other Resources

Our site may link to various other law firms’ other sites, legal research tools and/or media services outside of HBY‧LAW. HBY‧LAW is not responsible and makes no representations regarding the privacy practices or other content on such third party sites. You should consult the third party’s privacy policy applicable to such sites before providing any information or obtaining any services through such sites.

Governing Law and Forum

This Privacy Policy and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and the Company or its affiliates relating to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal laws of the United States. You and the Company agree that all matters relating to your access to, or use of, the Website or Services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.

Effective Date and Version History

This Privacy Policy is in effect as of 6/1/24, and replaces all prior versions deemed obsolete. The current effective version of the policy will always be available online at https://hbylaw.com/privacy-policy. If you have questions regarding the contents or terms of the Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected] or (934) 936-9172.

Conclusion: Trust and Confidentiality at HBY‧LAW

Your trust is the foundation of my law practice. At HBY‧LAW, I proudly serve those individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Tri-state area who turn to me for sound legal advice and first-class representation. I guarantee the strictest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and respect when protecting your personal information. If you have concerns regarding your privacy or would like to know more about what I do to protect your information, then contact me now to schedule a free legal consultation, and I’ll show you how my commitment makes HBY‧LAW a leader.