Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and how we protect it. Please read it carefully.
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to the website of Gopal Shah Immigration PC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), an immigration law firm located at:
Gopal Shah Immigration PC
2150 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 704
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 402-4570
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us using the information above.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit our website.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us through our website contact form, email, telephone, or consultation booking system, you may provide us with:
- Your name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- General information about your immigration situation, as you choose to share it
- Documents you voluntarily submit in connection with a consultation request
- Payment information processed through our secure third-party booking and payment platform
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used to improve website performance and understand how visitors use our site. See Section 7 (Cookies) for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
- To provide you with information about our services
- To process consultation payments securely
- To fulfill our legal and professional obligations
- To improve the functionality and content of our website
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
Gopal Shah Immigration PC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, scheduling system, or payment processing — solely to perform those functions and under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Professional Obligations: As a law firm, we are subject to professional rules of conduct that govern how we handle client and prospective client information. We take these obligations seriously.
- With Your Consent: We will share information for any other purpose only with your explicit consent.
Important: Submitting information through our website contact form or email does not establish an attorney-client relationship and does not trigger attorney-client confidentiality protections. Please do not submit sensitive or confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established. See our Terms of Use for details.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law and our professional obligations as a law firm.
If you would like us to delete your information and no legal or professional obligation requires us to retain it, please contact us and we will respond promptly.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure website hosting, encrypted communications where applicable, and limited access to personal data within our office.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to avoid transmitting sensitive personal or immigration information through unsecured channels.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how our website is used. Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences during your visit
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Measure the effectiveness of our website content
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
We do not use cookies to track your activity across other websites or serve targeted advertising.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites — including official government resources, legal organizations, and immigration news sources — provided for your convenience and information. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before submitting personal information to it.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable California privacy laws, including the right to:
- Know what personal information we have collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information — note that we do not sell personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a California privacy request, please contact us using the information in Section 1.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: