Silicon Path PLLC ("Silicon Path Law," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or communicate with us.
If you are a California resident, please see Section 10 (Your California Privacy Rights) for additional disclosures required under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Employment and professional information
- Immigration-related information and supporting documents (including passport numbers, visa documents, and employment history)
- Communications you send to us through forms, email, phone, or consultations
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymized where technically feasible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website
- Referral sources and website usage analytics
Tracking Technologies
We use the following technologies to collect information automatically:
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| ga* | Google Analytics 4 | Session persistence | 2 years |
| GTM container (GTM-W7HXXZ8X) | Google Tag Manager | Loads analytics scripts | Session |
Google Tag Manager (GTM-W7HXXZ8X) is active on this website and may load additional third-party scripts as our tag configuration changes. We will update this table when new tags are added.
For full details on how we use cookies, see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Evaluate eligibility for immigration services
- Communicate with you regarding consultations, services, and inquiries
- Provide legal and professional services
- Improve our website and client experience
- Process payments and manage client accounts
- Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications, where permitted by law
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Immigration-related data (including passport numbers, visa documents, employment and travel history) is sensitive personal information under the CPRA. We use such data solely to provide immigration legal services and for no other purpose, including no use for advertising or analytics profiling.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our business
- Technology providers, including AI-assisted document preparation and analysis tools, that process information under confidentiality and data-protection obligations
- Attorneys, consultants, and professional advisors involved in your matter
- Government agencies and authorities when required by law (e.g., USCIS, Department of State)
- Third-party vendors that support website hosting, analytics, communications, or payment processing
- Other parties with your consent or at your direction
Any information shared in connection with legal representation will be handled in accordance with applicable ethical and confidentiality obligations.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. Data Security & Secure Transmission
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
All pages on this website, including contact forms and intake submissions, are transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption. Given that immigration clients share sensitive documents including passport numbers, visa records, and employment history, we treat secure transmission as a baseline requirement.
We have executed a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Google for Google Analytics data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools including Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager, container ID: GTM-W7HXXZ8X) to understand website usage and improve performance.
- IP Anonymization: Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization enabled, reducing the precision of location data collected.
- Consent-Gated Firing: Non-essential analytics cookies are not loaded until you provide consent via our cookie consent banner.
- Opt-Out: You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: If you wish to opt out of data sharing with analytics or advertising providers, click Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information or adjust your cookie preferences via our consent banner. We also honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request.
6. Use of AI-Assisted Tools
Silicon Path Law uses AI-assisted technology to support case analysis, document preparation, and internal workflows. These tools operate under attorney supervision, and all legal work product is reviewed and approved by a licensed attorney.
Client information processed through such tools is subject to attorney-client confidentiality obligations. We do not permit vendors to use your personal or case information to train publicly available AI models.
7. Marketing Communications
You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our communications or by contacting us at support@siliconpathlaw.com.
All marketing emails include our physical mailing address and a functional unsubscribe mechanism, in compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act. Unsubscribe requests are honored within 10 business days.
If you are located in Canada, we will obtain your express consent before sending marketing communications, in compliance with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Under the CPRA, data belonging to consumers under 16 is treated as sensitive personal information and is subject to additional protections.
10. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
This section applies to California residents and is provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the updated CPRA regulations effective January 1, 2026.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, phone, IP address | Yes |
| Professional/Employment Information | Job title, employer, work history | Yes |
| Sensitive Personal Information | Immigration documents, passport numbers, visa records | Yes |
| Internet/Electronic Activity | Pages visited, browser type, referring URLs | Yes |
| Communications | Emails, form submissions, consultation notes | Yes |
Your Rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to Know. You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
Right to Delete. You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., information required to complete a legal engagement, comply with a legal obligation, or exercise our legal rights).
Right to Correct. You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To opt out of sharing with analytics providers, use our cookie consent banner or submit a request using the contact information in Section 16.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information. You have the right to direct us to limit the use of your sensitive personal information (including immigration documents) to purposes that are necessary to provide the services you requested. We already limit such use to service provision only.
Right to Non-Discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA privacy rights. You will not receive a different level of service or be charged different prices based on the exercise of these rights.
How to Submit a Request
To submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) or exercise any of the rights above, please contact us at:
- Email: support@siliconpathlaw.com
- Phone: +1 (650) 547-3322
We will respond to verified consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If additional time is required, we will notify you and may extend the response period by an additional 45 days.
To verify your identity, we may ask you to provide information that matches what we have on file. We will not fulfill requests unless we can reasonably verify your identity.
11. International Users
If you access our website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
In addition to California law, visitors from other U.S. states may have privacy rights under applicable state laws (including Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others). We treat all users with California-standard protections as a baseline.
12. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality
Information submitted through our contact forms, intake questionnaires, or during consultation calls in connection with a potential or existing legal representation may be protected by attorney-client privilege and applicable confidentiality rules under ABA Model Rule 1.6 and applicable state rules of professional conduct.
We treat all such communications with strict confidentiality and do not disclose them except as permitted or required by law or with your informed consent.
Please note: communications made before a formal engagement agreement is signed may not carry the full protections of attorney-client privilege. We encourage you not to share highly sensitive information through the website contact form until an engagement is established.
13. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, Silicon Path Law will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law. Under California law, notification will be provided in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. Where required, we will also notify the California Attorney General and other applicable regulators.
14. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. The following general retention periods apply:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Website inquiry / contact form submissions | 2 years from submission |
| Consultation records (non-engaged) | 2 years from consultation |
| Active client files | Duration of engagement + 7 years after matter closure |
| Immigration documents submitted | Duration of engagement + 7 years after matter closure |
| Marketing and email preferences | Until opt-out or 3 years of inactivity |
| Website analytics data (Google Analytics) | 26 months (GA4 default) |
When data is no longer required, we use secure deletion procedures to destroy it. Physical documents are shredded; digital files are permanently deleted using industry-standard methods.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly. Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
16. Contact Us & Data Subject Requests
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to submit a Data Subject Access Request, please contact us:
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