Privacy Policy

I. Introduction

This Privacy Policy is subject to the Terms and Conditions made available on the website you are visiting. This Privacy Policy explains how HJP Legal (“HJP Legal,” “the firm,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained from users (“you”) who visit or interact with our website at www.hjplegal.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy governs only the information practices of the firm in connection with the Website. It does not apply to independent attorneys, third-party service providers, or third-party websites that may be referenced or linked through the Website.

HJP Legal is a law firm that provides legal services pursuant to separate engagement agreements. Nothing in this Privacy Policy alters, expands, or limits the professional obligations applicable to legal services the firm provides.

II. How You Can Protect Your Privacy

You can help protect your privacy by reviewing this Privacy Policy before using the Website, adjusting your browser settings to manage cookies or tracking technologies, and determining whether you wish to submit personal information through the Website. You may also wish to review applicable consumer privacy protections available through state or local agencies, including resources available at www.usa.gov/state-consumer.

III. Internet Transmission Disclaimer

By using the website, you acknowledge that transmissions over the Internet are never completely private or secure. Any information you transmit to or through the Website may be intercepted or read by others, even if the transmission is encrypted.

IV. Information We Collect

1. Information Collected Automatically

When you navigate the website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

1. Number of users accessing the website
2. Session and usage statistics
3. Approximate geographic location
4. Browser type, device type, and operating system
5. Referral sources
6. Security- and fraud-prevention data
7. Communications you send to the firm through the Website

This information is generally aggregated and used to understand how users interact with the Website.

2. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you submit information through the Website, including through forms or application portals, we may collect the following personal information:

1. First and last name
2. Email address
3. Telephone number
4. Resume or curriculum vitae
5. Cover letter
6. Other information you choose to provide

This information is collected for purposes such as evaluating applications for attorney positions, internships, or similar roles, responding to inquiries, and administering website-related services.

Submission of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship with the firm unless and until a separate agreement establishes one.

3. Information Received from Other Sources

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as service providers, analytics platforms, or referral sources, in connection with operating and improving the Website or administering programs.

V. Use of Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

1. Operating, maintaining, and improving the website
2. Evaluating and administering employment or internship applications
3. Responding to inquiries or communications
4. Improving educational, informational, or marketing content
5. Monitoring for security threats and fraud
6. Complying with legal obligations

VI. Scheduling and Third-Party Tools

The website may integrate third-party tools, such as scheduling or communications platforms (e.g., Calendly). Information entered into such tools may be collected and processed directly by those third parties in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how those third parties collect or use your information.

VII. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as necessary:

1. With service providers who assist in operating the website or administering programs
2. To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process
3. To protect the rights, property, or safety of the firm or others
4. In connection with a business transaction involving the firm

Third parties or independent professionals referenced on the Website may represent separate entities. Information you provide to the firm is not automatically shared with them except as described in this policy or as you direct.

VIII. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

IX. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, analytics, performance monitoring, security, and fraud prevention. These technologies may collect information about how users interact with the website. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit certain website features.

X. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us in writing at the email address below. Certain information may be retained for legal, security, or compliance purposes.

XI. AI Tools and Chat Features

The Website may include AI-assisted tools or chat features operated by third-party providers. Any information you submit through such tools may be processed by the applicable third-party provider in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not control, store, or manage data submitted directly to third-party AI tools unless expressly stated. You should not submit confidential, sensitive, or legally privileged information through any AI-assisted tool on the Website.

XII. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

XIII. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us by emailing hpeters@hjplegal.com.

Updated: March 27, 2026