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Privacy Policy

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Below is a privacy policy tailored for newyorklawreview.com, designed to comply with major data privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The contact email for privacy concerns is privacy@newyorklawreview.com.

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

At New York Law Review, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, newyorklawreview.com. This policy is designed to comply with applicable data privacy laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at privacy@newyorklawreview.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

  • Personal Data: Information such as your name and email address, which you voluntarily provide when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting inquiries, or creating an account (if applicable).
  • Usage Data: Technical information automatically collected, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages visited.
  • User-Generated Content: Any content you submit, such as comments or contributions, which may contain personal information.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website usage.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: Through forms on our website, such as subscription or contact forms.
  • Automatically: Via cookies, server logs, and other tracking technologies.
  • Third-Party Services: From analytics providers or other service providers assisting with website operations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For activities such as sending newsletters or using non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate Interest: For improving our website and analyzing usage patterns.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill requests or provide services you have asked for.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver newsletters, updates, or other communications (with your consent).
  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
  • Analyze how visitors use our site to enhance content and functionality.
  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or illegal activity.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third parties who assist us in operating the website (e.g., email services, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal data, such as encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. For example, subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe, while analytics data may be retained for a reasonable period to assess trends.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Restrict how we process your data.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU.

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell data).
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@newyorklawreview.com.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws, using safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Purposes: Enabling core website functionality.
  • Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our site.
  • Personalization: Enhancing your experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or, if available, via a cookie consent tool on our website. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us at privacy@newyorklawreview.com, and we will take steps to delete it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date, and, where appropriate, via email or a website notice.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out to us at:

Email: privacy@newyorklawreview.com