Privacy

Curtin & Heefner LLP understands how important your privacy and protection of your personal information is to you. The following privacy policy explains how we protect visitors’ information gathered via this Web site.

If you as a visitor choose to register or submit information to this Web site, you agree to the use of such data in accordance with this privacy statement. Please note that this site contains links to other sites which may not be governed by this privacy policy.

If you have any questions regarding this privacy statement or do not feel that your concerns have been addressed, please direct your questions through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.

Information Collection

As a visitor, you do not have to submit any personal information in order to use this Web site. The site collects only personally identifiable information that is provided by visitors specifically and voluntarily. Such information may consist of your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers.

We do not usually ask sensitive information (e.g., data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health, or sexual orientation) from visitors. We will, where necessary, seek the explicit consent of visitors to collect and use such information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We may use browser cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information. Cookies are small text files that are placed on a computer hard drive that allow Curtin & Heefner LLP and/or the host of its Web site to record how many times a user or computers within a user’s network of computers has visited the Web site, the number of times various pages of the Web site have been accessed and other such information. Our Web pages may also incorporate web beacons or similar tracking technologies to allow us to track how the Web site is used. We may combine your information with similar information collected from other users to help improve the service of the Web site. We do not use this data in any way to create or maintain a personal profile of you or to collect personally identifiable information from you. Neither our cookies nor Web beacons collect any personal information such as your name or email address. Further, most browsers permit individuals to decline cookies.

Information Use

Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the Web site to gain access to premium content or request future communications about Curtin & Heefner LLP areas of interest, such as specific Curtin & Heefner LLP publications or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalize your Web site experience. And, when you choose to register online for a Curtin & Heefner LLP-hosted event, we will use the information you submit to respond to you. In addition, the Webmaster may, where necessary, use your information for various site related tasks. We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you emails containing information about Curtin & Heefner LLP service offerings. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you or former clients to anyone, except as permitted by law.

Access to Information

We want to provide reasonable access to visitors who wish to review the personal information retained when they register with our Web site and correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors who would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact the Webmaster through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. In all cases we will treat requests to access information or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Information Security

We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all information provided by visitors from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

Curtin & Heefner LLP reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. This policy is effective March 1, 2008. Any material changes to the policy will be published on this Web site. By your continued use of the Web site, you consent to the terms of the revised policy. However, nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create an attorney-client agreement between Curtin & Heefner LLP and any user visiting the Web site or providing identifying information of any kind. Please see our Disclaimer for more information about attorney-client privilege.

Visitors’ Questions

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using this Web site, please direct them to the Webmaster through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.