Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial LLC (“WWHGD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you interact with our websites that display or link to this Privacy Policy (the “Sites”).
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily share with us, such as when you:
· Subscribe to advisories, articles, or announcements;
· Register for an event;
· Apply for a position with WWHGD; or
· Submit questions, comments, or other inquiries.
Examples include: your name, address, telephone number, email address, communication preferences, and any information submitted through forms. Job applicants may also provide resumes, work history, references, education details, and information needed for background checks.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Sites, we automatically gather certain technical data (“Technical Information”), such as:
· IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers;
· Pages visited, features used, dates and times of visits;
· Referral URLs (if you navigate from or to another website); and
· Engagement metrics (e.g., whether you open emails from us).
We may collect Technical Information using cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies. Our Sites also use Google Analytics. You can opt out at: · AdChoices Opt-Out · Google Analytics Opt-Out
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
· Communicate with you and respond to inquiries;
· Deliver requested content, updates, or services;
· Register you for events or process applications;
· Improve and secure our Sites;
· Comply with legal obligations; and
· Support our business operations.
3. How We Share Information
We may share your information:
· With your consent;
· With service providers who perform services on our behalf (under strict confidentiality and use limits);
· As required by law, regulation, or court order;
· To protect against fraud, security threats, or harm; or
· In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of firm assets.
4. Your Rights and Choices
· Communications: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the link in the message or emailing privacy@wwhgd.com.
· Cookies/Tracking: Browser or device settings may allow you to limit or block cookies, though some features may not function properly.
· Access/Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information (subject to applicable law).
5. Security and Retention
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for business purposes, legal compliance, or in line with statutory limitation periods.
6. International Data Transfers
Our data processing facilities are located in the United States. By using our Sites, you consent to your information being processed in the U.S. and, if necessary, in other jurisdictions where applicable legal safeguards are in place.
7. Linked Sites
Our Sites may link to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
8. State Privacy Rights (California & Virginia)
Residents of California and Virginia may have additional rights under the CCPA and VCDPA, including the right to:
· Request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected;
· Request deletion of personal information;
· Correct inaccuracies;
· Appeal denied requests (Virginia only); and
· Exercise these rights without discrimination.
Requests may be submitted by: · Email: privacy@wwhgd.com
· Toll-free phone: 888-876-5929
Authorized agents may act on your behalf if proper written permission is provided.
9. GDPR Notice (EU & UK)
For individuals in the EU or UK, WWHGD acts as the Data Controller for personal data. A Data Protection Manager oversees compliance and may be contacted at privacy@wwhgd.com.
We process personal data under the GDPR where:
· Necessary to perform a contract;
· Required by legal obligations;
· Based on legitimate interests (e.g., providing legal services, managing operations, ensuring compliance), or
· With your consent (where required).
You may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, object to processing, or port your data, subject to legal limitations. Complaints may be lodged with your local supervisory authority (e.g., the UK Information Commissioner’s Office).
10. Do Not Track
Our Sites are not configured to respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
11. Updates and Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a new effective date.
Questions or requests: Email: privacy@wwhgd.com