Our Cookie Policy Explained
“We are dedicated to conducting ourselves honestly and transparently in all dealings with our clients-including the ways in which we manage your personal data online. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies on this Website (https://pretamsingh.com/), what these are, what type of cookies you may encounter while visiting this website, and how you can manage or set different preferences for certain cookies. We outline all of this to allow you to make fully informed decisions about using the Website-and to help us fulfil our pledge to maintain your trust in us and comply with the relevant laws and regulations.”
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files in the form of text files, which are downloaded from our server to your device (computer / smartphone / tablet) when you access the website. Cookies are designed for a number of purposes, such as enabling core functionality of the website, remembering your preferences and personalizing your user experience. Cookies may also be used to gather information about the way you interact with our website to improve our services and content that we provide to you. On the other hand, please be assured that cookies used by Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. do not have the capacity to ‘harm’ your device or to gain information from your device unrelated to your interaction with our website.
The Use of Cookies On Our Website
Our Cookies
The main purposes for which we use cookies are as follows: to ensure full functionality of our website, to give you the best experience on your browsing journey on our site, and to understand how you navigate your way through our site in order to better serve our clients and to improve and develop our legal services.
Cookies enable us to:
- Remember choices you make about how you use our site (i.e. words used in your last search, language preferences, region, and login details) so that the next time you visit our site your experience is tailored to you.
- Ensure the security of the site and to protect your personal data.
- Recognize and track how users navigate through our website so that we understand which pages are most popular and what areas may need development or improvement.
- Enable us to provide relevant legal information and service offerings related to your area of interest on our site.
- Provide effective channels of communication such as some of the tools available on our site e.g. ‘live chat’ or ‘ask us a question’ online forms so that you receive answers to your questions promptly and effectively.
Our use of cookies is consistent with our values of professionalism, transparency, and a commitment to serving our clients’ best interests.
Different Types of Cookies We Use
We use a variety of different types of cookies on our website for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies are what enable us to provide you with our website and its services. These cookies allow basic features such as your login and account security. Without the use of these cookies, the services you ask for cannot be provided to you.
- Analytics / Performance Cookies: Analytics and performance cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages viewed, duration time spent and other relevant data such as mouse movements and clicks. This information is collected in an anonymous form. We use this information to improve the structure and performance of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: Functional cookies record your choices and preferences, e.g. language or form input choices so that we can offer you a seamless online experience.
- Targeting / Advertising Cookies: Targeting and advertising cookies serve online content, recommendations, products or services which are more relevant to you based on your activities and interests. These may also limit the number of times these ads are shown to you as well as help us measure the effectiveness of our third party ad campaigns, thus allowing us to identify new revenue generation opportunities. We do not sell your personal data to third parties for third-party direct marketing purposes.
All cookies used by Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. have undergone regular review to ensure compliance with our legal obligations and best practices.
Cookies Used by Third Parties
Besides cookies we set ourselves, our site may use third-party cookies set by trusted partners. These may be companies providing us with analytics (such as Google Analytics) so we can monitor our visitors and improve our offering or content providers (such as YouTube or LinkedIn) by which we embed videos or display pages without you having to leave our site. Cookies set by third parties are subject to those third parties’ privacy and cookie policies and we recommend reviewing these. Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. does not allow our third party partners to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
Further Uses of Cookies Information We Collect
Cookie data supports the delivery and enhancement of our legal services. Such uses might include compiling statistics about site usage, checking on site security and system functionality, enhancing your user experience, and providing a seamless interaction with our online services. We do not use cookies to store any sensitive or personally identifiable information about you (such as legal dispute information or payment card details) except as fully disclosed and with your express consent. Cookie information is utilized in accordance with applicable data protection laws and we deploy all reasonable safeguards to ensure that your data remains secure.
Your Cookie Preferences and Rights
We enable you to make the choices that you believe are in your best interest. When you first visit our website, we present you with a cookie banner where you can allow or modify your cookie preferences. You can:
- Allow all cookies (recommended if you wish to have a fully functional website experience);
- Reject non-essential cookies (i.e., analytics or marketing cookies); or
- Provide preferences for each category of cookie.
Once set, you can review or revise your settings at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link provided at the bottom of each page on our website. Please keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may impair the functionality and usability of our website.
Managing Cookies Via Your Browser Settings
In addition to our controls available through the on-site interface, most web browsers permit a user to manage cookies through each browser’s individual settings. For example, a user can typically:
- Check what cookies are stored.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block all (or certain) cookies.
- Set browsers to warn before accepting cookies.
Instructions for managing cookies vary from browser to browser. You may find instructions under the ‘Help’ or ‘Settings’ sections of a browser. More information about how to change cookie settings in your browser can be found on the support pages for browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Apple Safari. Be aware that a user restriction on such cookies may prevent you from accessing some features of the website or one or more services we offer.
Cookie Lifespan and What Happens To Your Personal Data
“We keep cookie information for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected in this Policy. The required duration of retention varies according to cookie type:
- Session cookies are deleted upon closing the browser
- Persistent cookies reside on your device for an amount of time specified in cookie settings, or until you delete them
All information collected by cookies is protected by industry-standard security measures such as encryption and access restrictions. We routinely audit our data protection standards to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Our aggressive approach to data protection is what you will find throughout our practice in every matter and every action.”
What Cookies Mean For Your Privacy
As a law firm offering services to clients across the country, Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. is committed to complying with applicable privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users, and any other pertinent state, federal, and industry-specific standards. You have the following rights:
- The right to know how and why we track and use cookies and other data collection tools on our website.
- The right to request that we delete or restrict data we have collected and/or process, subject to legal and regulatory exceptions
- The right to withdraw your consent to use non-essential cookies at any time
To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions related to our tracking or use of your data, send an email to [email protected] or call (612) 888-9063. Our team will be happy to respond promptly and transparently to all inquiries.
Cookies and Our Children’s Privacy Policy
Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. doesn’t knowingly collect or track data from children under the age of 13 via cookies or other tracking technologies. Our services are designed for people (individuals and businesses) needing legal services, however, additional steps are taken to ensure that the data of children is protected. If you think a child has provided us with personal data on our site, let us know right away at [email protected] so we can take steps to delete it.
Amendments to Our Cookie Policy
We will from time to time review and amend our Cookie Policy in light of changes in technology, the law or our services. Any such changes will be posted on this page and we will update the “effective date” at the top of each policy. We recommend that you check our Cookie Policy on a regular basis to ensure that you are aware of the use we make of cookies and other tracking technologies. Your continued use of our website after we make any changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes.
How To Contact Us About Cookies, Privacy and Data Protection
In the event you have any questions, comments, or requests about our use of cookies, or this Cookie Policy, please contact us as we would be more than happy to offer additional insight and help you manage your interaction with us:
- (612) 888-9063
- [email protected]
- 100 S 5th St Ste 78
- Minneapolis MN 55402 United States
You can also use this contact form on our website for a more immediate response. We appreciate your trust and do our best to deliver client-focused, transparent service at every step.
Our Cookies and Your Trust
At Pretam Singh Nor & Co. Law Firm, we always put your privacy and satisfaction at the forefront of our practice. Our Cookie Policy is much more than a reflection of compliance protocols but is representative of our deeper ethical obligations to be honest and transparent with our clients in both word and deed. We encourage you to browse through our website, schedule a free consultation, and see just how different it can be to be represented by attorneys who care about your welfare both online and off. If you have any questions about any of our legal services or wish to get started, contact us now at (612) 888-9063 or [email protected]. Your legal process deserves the peace of mind and function that we give.
Cookies FAQs
Below are responses to several questions our clients frequently ask about cookies and online privacy:
- Q. Can I use your site without accepting cookies?
A. Yes, you can use most site functionality without opting-in for non-essential cookies. That said, some functionality or features may be diminished by having prevented essential cookies from being set. - Q. Do you ever sell cookie data to third parties?
A. No. Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. does not ever sell or disclose cookie data unless required by law. The information we collect is used exclusively to help provide you with a more positive customer experience. - Q. How often do you check your cookies settings?
A. We revisit our cookie policy on a regular basis and update it accordingly as a means of regularly achieving compliance and transparency. - Q. Where can I learn more about your privacy practices?
A. Please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly for more information.
Regain Control of Yours
Your trust is important to us. Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. is committed to safeguarding your information and giving you the tools you need to make informed decisions regarding your online privacy. If you have further questions regarding this Cookie Policy or if you wish to set up a free legal consultation, please call Pretam Singh, Nor & Co. at (612) 888-9063, or email [email protected], or visit us by mail at 100 S 5th St Ste 78, Minneapolis MN 55402. Like our page for updates, and tell us how we can do better to meet your legal and privacy needs.