Privacy Statement Introduction

At Chairman Howes, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. As a premier destination on the internet for legal information, articles, and resources, we strive to maintain the confidentiality of the personal information of our users, subscribers, and community members. This Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information that we collect from you in connection with your use of our website, subscriptions to our newsletter, and the use of our informational resources. We request that you please carefully review this policy as it explains all measures taken by us to protect any data about you, and protect your privacy.

About Chairman Howes

Founded by Jessica Howes, an attorney and legal educator, Chairman Howes seeks to create understanding and access at the intersection of technical legal depth and general comprehension. Our brand values quality, reliability, and authority, providing individuals, legal professionals, educators, and students in the United States and internationally with the knowledge they need through the clear and accurate provision of accessible legal information via a dedicated team of legal writers and practitioners. Our library of articles, guides, and newsletters provides open access to a growing resource of specialist legal content with breadth of coverage primarily covering situations in the United States. We protect the privacy of our users according to our core values of trust, transparency, and educational empowerment.

Information We Collect

Chairman Howes collects personal and non-personal information to help improve your experience and deliver high quality legal resources. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and professional information when you register for our newsletter or events, or contact us.
• Usage Data: Information about your use of the Site such as the pages that you view on the Site, the time spent on a page, referring URL, IP address, and browser and/or device information.
• Communication Preferences: Your choices regarding newsletter subscriptions, alerts, and other communications.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience or help us analyze the website in order to measure and improve its performance.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information of children under age 13, we will take steps to delete it.

How We Use Your Information

• Deliver legal articles, guides, newsletters, or other educational content you have requested based on your interests.
• Administer website functionality and improve our user experience with technical functions and analytics used to get to know more about our users.
• Respond to questions, give support, and manage newsletter subscriptions you have requested.
• Communicate information to you including updates, new content or events, and/or relevant legal developments.
• Abide by laws that apply to us and enforce our Terms of Service.
• Guard our sites against fraud, abuse, or unwanted intrusion.

Email Blast and Other Communications

When you join the Chairman Howes newsletter, we will use your details (name and email address) to send you regular updates, articles, and resources. You can update your preference or unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or emailing us at [email protected]. We take all reasonable measures to ensure that our communications are relevant and at all times respectful of your preferences.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Chairman Howes utilizes cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking tools in order to customize your browsing experience, enhance the website’s performance, and monitor how you use the website. Cookies allow us to recall your preferences, facilitate your navigation of this site, and compile aggregate information about site usage (e.g., page hits). You can deactivate the use of cookies by changing your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We have provided the following information regarding the circumstances under which we may share your personal information:

• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate the website, distribute the newsletter, perform analytics, and provide support to our customers in compliance with strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Compliance/Protection: When we in good faith believe it is required by law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or otherwise necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of Chairman Howes, LLC, its users, or others.
• Business Transfers: If Chairman Howes, LLC as a whole or its assets are acquired (in part or in whole) as a result of a merger, acquisition, or other sales transaction, we will notify you and take reasonable steps to ensure that you receive appropriate privacy protections.

We require that any third parties who receive the information we describe above comply with our privacy requirements and not use your information for other purposes.

Links to Third Party Websites and Resources

Disclaimer: Our website may contain links to other websites, resources, or other networked computers of third parties (collectively, “Linked Sites”), which are not owned or controlled by Chairman Howes. When you leave our site by clicking on a link, we are no longer in control of the privacy or other practices of such Linked Sites. We are not responsible for and do not endorse any Linked Sites, their content, or the privacy policies of those Linked Sites. You should review the privacy policy of any Linked Site you visit before providing any personal information to that Linked Site in order to determine how each third party may use your information.

Data Security

Chairman Howes takes the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry standard security measures: encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and regularly scheduled security audits to keep such data safe from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is impenetrable. Users are encouraged to exercise caution in submitting such personal information to us online and to contact us immediately upon discovery of any suspected security breach.

Data Retention and Storage

We store personal information only for as long as is necessary to be able to process the purposes as laid out in the Privacy Policy or for as long as required by law. Newsletter data are stored and later deleted when an account is inactive for a reasonably long time or at the individual’s request. Usage data are stored in aggregated form for analytics and reporting purposes. If you would like to ask that your information be removed, please contact us at [email protected].

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may be entitled to certain rights in respect of your personal information including the following:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: The right to request correction or updates to your personal information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: The right to restrict certain uses of your personal data
• Objection: The right to object to processing for certain purposes (for example, marketing purposes)

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will respond quickly in line with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

Chairman Howes is a firm advocate on protecting children’s privacy. On our website and in our materials, we do not intentionally collect or use children’s personal information under the age of 13, nor do we disclose such information to third parties. If you think we might have collected information concerning children under the age of 13 and have it stored in one of our databases, please contact us so that we can endeavor to delete the information.

International Users

Although Chairman Howes generally communicates to clients based in the United States, our website may be viewed worldwide. By accessing our sites from outside of the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our facilities are located and where laws regarding the data privacy and security practices may be different from those in your country. Your use of the websites indicates your consent to the transfer and processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.

Legal Bases for Data Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process personal information on the following legal grounds as set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”):

• On the basis of your consent, including when you register for our newsletter or provide us with information voluntarily.
• Performance of a contract when we are providing you with services or resources that you have requested.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate interests that we pursue, such as developing our site, understanding how our users use our site, or preventing or detecting fraud, which is not overridden by your privacy interests.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at [email protected].

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a resident of the State of California, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), including the right to:

• Understand what kind of personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Access your personal information and request its deletion.
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (Chairman Howes does not sell personal information).
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please either e-mail [email protected] or call (929) 485-1724. We will verify your request and respond in accordance with California law.

Managing Your Information

You retain control of your personal information at Chairman Howes. You may update the information we hold about you, adjust your preferences for communication, or opt-out of our newsletter at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. We will strive to respond to all requests promptly and transparently.

Notice of Data Breach

On the unlikely chance that a data breach occurs that compromises personal information, Chairman Howes will quickly investigate to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to contain any risk. Users affected by such an incident and relevant authorities will be notified as required by law, including information on appropriate steps you can take to protect your information and mitigate risk.

User Responsibilities

We appreciate the commitment to your privacy shown by Chairman Howes. However, we recommend users follow some basic security practices. Do not provide sensitive information unnecessarily and use complex passwords unique to any accounts you have set up. Be especially careful when using email or following links in emails. Contact us immediately at [email protected] if you believe that you may have experienced unauthorized activities relating to any contact you have had with Chairman Howes.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new legal requirements, or the needs or expectations of our users. Changes will be posted on this page together with the date of last revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to ensure you are informed about how we protect information about you. Use of this website after a change indicates acceptance of the change.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or other questions about our data practices, you can contact us:

Chairman Howes
100 Park Ave Fl 68 New York NY 10017
(929) 485-1724
[email protected]
https://chairmanhowes.com/

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner and otherwise ensure that your interaction with Chairman Howes is safe, secure, and respectful of your privacy. For more information, visit our Contact Us page.

Right to Report Concerns or File a Complaint

If you believe that your privacy rights have been violated, or have questions regarding our privacy, please feel free to contact [email protected]. Any concerns are taken very seriously and your complaint will be investigated and handled pursuant to the legal requirements and our standards. If you are not satisfied by our response, you could have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

Chairman Howes is dedicated to ensuring that our website, and the information for which we are responsible, are available to all of our users, including people with disabilities. If you have any difficulty accessing our site or if you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the information you seek through an alternative communication method or another reasonable accommodation.

Privacy Policy Effective Date

The Chairman Howes Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) became effective on 1 June 2024. It replaces previous iterations of the Privacy Policy and applies to all users of the Chairman Howes website and services. Any changes to the Privacy Policy are notified via our website and, where applicable, an email notification directly to our users.

Commitment to and Respect for Privacy

Trust: At Chairman Howes, we know that trust is the cornerstone of our relationship. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy, respecting your personal information, and maintaining transparency in our practices. We want you to receive the benefit of legal insight and education – confident that your personal information is treated with respect, and properly safeguarded.

Thanks for trusting chairmanhowes.com as a source of legal insight, resources, and educational value. Please subscribe to our newsletter, and reach out if you have questions about our privacy policy.