Introduction: The Scoop on Our Cookie Policy
Legal Companions Law Group works hard to be transparent. This means being as upfront as we can about your privacy and the information we collect as a result of cookies and other similar tracking technologies. This cookie policy explains how, why, and what kinds of cookies are used when you visit https://iranilawyers.com/ (the “Website”). Cookies are widely used to record your use on the website, improve your experience, ensure the Site functions, and deliver relevant content useful to you, including legal information and services. This policy outlines the cookies we use and their functionality, your options when it comes to controlling cookies, and how we protect your personal information. Your continued use of our website indicates you have read and understand this policy and agree to it.
What exactly is a cookie?
‘Cookies’ are small files stored on your PC (computer), smartphone, or tablet from either a desktop or a mobile website visit. They are commonly used to ensure that the website operates seamlessly, retains user preferences, and collects information about interactions with the website. Cookies may be session cookies (stored on your device until the browser is closed) or persistent files (stored until they expire or you delete them). Legal Companions Law Group cookies allow us to give people seamless connectivity, customized legal document content, and better services for those seeking legal consult and representation.
How We Use Cookies on Our Site
- Ensure that the Website works properly and securely.
- Store user preferences and settings (for example, your language or form information).
- Allow you to log in securely to private client information.
- Analyze web traffic and usage so that we may improve our services, offerings, or overall user experience.
- Provide tools for communications (for example, a contact form or live-chat support).
- Offer you relevant articles on a legal subject or service that may interest you.
- Support our marketing efforts (for example, by tracking the efficacy of an outreach campaign on a social network or a search engine).
Cookies allow us to deliver on our promise of expertise, speed and accessibility for United States and international clients.
Cookies Used by Us
- Required Cookies: These are essential to the website’s operation. Without them, the website can’t function correctly. For instance, when you ask for a free consultation, or submit an inquiry through our contact form, the required cookies enable you to do so.
- Analytical and Performance Cookies: These keep track of information such as the pages users visit, how long they stay, whether they encounter any errors, and the like. We use Google Analytics and similar tools to try and understand how our services are being delivered and to improve on them.
- Functional and Preference Cookies: These remember your choices (for example, language, user preferences, etc.) to deliver features that honor those choices. When you choose a language on a website or request legal articles on a certain topic, for example, the functional cookies will be used to present these features.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Occasionally we employ targeting cookies to deliver legal information or promotions based on user interest. For instance, you may suddenly see a reminder about a free legal consultation or some information about legal advice concerning a specific issue.
- Third Party Cookies: There may be features on the Services-such as embedded maps or event tools or social sharing widgets or live chat-that set third party cookies in your browser. You should consult the relevant provider if you want more information about whether and how they collect data and what they do with such data. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to require any such third party providers with whom we work to use industry standard privacy and security practices and comply with any applicable privacy laws.
Listed cookies for our website
Cookie Name | Purpose |
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics Cookies that differentiate users and count pageviews for us to better service you. |
PHPSESSID | Used to preserve your session state across page requests, so you remain logged in or maintain state while entering information into forms, etc. |
cookieconsent_status | Remembers if you accepted cookie usage, so you don’t receive the prompt again. |
lang_pref | Remembers language choice so you receive content in your preferred language. |
chat_session_id | Maintains the live chat functionality if you choose to enable it and interact with our team of lawyers in real time. |
_fbp | Utilized by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers, if we have a marketing campaign running with them. |
We periodically review and update our usage of cookies to remain in compliance with best practices and the changing legal environment.
How we use analytic & performance data
Legal Companions Law Group utilizes analytics cookies (in particular Google Analytics) to report on anonymous, aggregated statistics about how our website is used. Some examples include what pages are visited, how long people spend on a page and which legal articles are getting the most views on our website. The results can then be used for these purposes:
- Reporting on trends and user needs to improve legal work and better meet client needs.
- Making navigation simpler by making it easier to find consultation forms, educational pages, etc.
- Finding and measuring the use of methods of communication like phone, email and WhatsApp.
- Creating new functionality or blog pages based on what content visitors are most interested in or the most frequently asked questions on various legal topics.
No personally identifiable information is gleaned through the use of our analytics cookies. All data is handled according to privacy law.
Cookies from third party services and integrations
To give our clients an all-inclusive experience, we may use platforms managed by carefully selected and trusted third parties. This might include: Google Maps to show our location at 300 Convent St Ste 83, San Antonio TX 78205; social media share icons (Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp or similar) to share easily with friends, or reach the firm directly; and live chat interfaces to receive legal advice live. These third parties may apply their own cookies, in accordance with their own privacy policies and cookie policies. All partners are thoroughly vetted for compliance with privacy and data protection matters. We refer you to the privacy policies of service providers that you choose to access through this website.
How to Set Your Own Cookie Preferences
Your privacy and control of your web experience are important. Most web browsers permit you to control or disable cookies via browser preferences. You can:
- Accept all cookies to ensure the best experience on our website.
- Selectively disable cookies that are not critical, such as analytics cookies or marketing cookies.
- Delete already set cookies on your device at any time.
- Modify browser settings to prompt you when cookies have been set or to block cookies entirely.
Please be aware that disabling essential cookies may break the functionality of key elements of our site such as submitting a contact request form or logging into a client portal. To change the preferences in your browser, refer to the help information your browser provides or visit commonly used guides such as www.allaboutcookies.org. Our website will also display a cookie banner the first time you visit, providing options for you to set your preferences.
Cookie Policy for Children & Privacy Protection
Legal Companions Law Group respects the privacy of every website visitor, including minors. The site and services are not designed for minors under 16 who are seeking legal services. Legal Companions Law Group does not knowingly collect or store personal data from any minor under age 16 without verifiable parental consent. If you are aware or suspect that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor through cookies or forms, please let us know immediately at [email protected] so that we may take corrective action.
How We Safeguard Cookie Data
- Encryption or other methods for safeguarding sensitive data and communications.
- Limiting access to the information stored in our cookies to authorized personnel.
- Maintaining up-to-date security patches for our website and server software.
- Monitoring for unauthorized access or intrusion into our systems.
We will only use cookie data in accordance with data privacy laws in the US, and applicable international data privacy standards. Your data is never sold to third-parties, and is used strictly to benefit you or our firm’s legal services.
Legal Basis for Use of Cookies
Consent is our legal basis for cookies, except for those cookies which are strictly necessary for us to run our website and provide our legal services as a firm. When visiting https://iranilawyers.com/, you are asked to accept or configure your cookie preferences. We will only set non-essential cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, after you have given us consent. You can withdraw and/or make changes to your consent at any time via your browser preference settings, or by clearing your cookies.
Contacting Us About Cookies, Privacy
If you have any queries or comments about our Cookie Policy, the cookies we use or how we handle your information, contact us directly for assistance:
Legal Companions Law Group | |
Office | 300 Convent St Ste 83, San Antonio TX 78205 |
Phone | (210) 512-5873 |
[email protected] | |
Website | https://iranilawyers.com/ |
Office hours | Saturday to Thursday, 8.00AM to 7.00PM |
Our team is transparent in their communication and will aim to answer your query as soon as they can by telephone, email and via our website contact form.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
The Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the features of our websites, or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page and we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page to reflect the date of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time to be informed of how we use cookies and to understand how we use them to protect your privacy. Your continued use of our website following changes is deemed acceptance of our revisions.
Your Right & Choices Regarding Cookies
- Request information from us regarding the scope and types of cookies we may use and data that might be collected with their use;
- Withdraw your consent in relation to any non-essential cookies;
- Request access, rectification or deletion of any personal data we may collect through the use of cookies if permitted or required by law;
- Lodge a complaint with a local supervisory authority if you believe that we are improperly processing your data.
The aforementioned rights can be exercised or further details can be obtained from our privacy team at [email protected]
Cookie-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- If I disable cookies, how will that affect me in getting my free consultation?
Essential cookies for form submission and using our consultation booking features are required. You may experience reduced functionality. - Does your site use cookies to advertise or sell my information?
We do not sell our data. Any marketing cookies that are placed are used to optimize outreach only. We never share info with advertisers. - How often are cookies checked/updated?
We check our usage of cookies at least twice a year and/or when there have been changes made on the website. - Can I still use the site if I decline all cookies?
Most essential features may be disabled, but you may continue to browse.
Conclusion: We Value Transparency & Security
Legal Companions Law Group is committed to the highest standards of privacy, transparency and user control. Our Cookie Policy offers descriptive information and choices that enable you to feel secure in using our site for your legal consultation, case analysis and expert advocacy. Should you require further information or wish to change your cookie settings, our experts would be pleased to assist you during the hours of operation. Thank you for choosing Legal Companions Law Group as your trusted partner.