Introduction to Our Cookie Policy
Gunner Law Firm understands and respects your privacy concerns. As part of our commitment to your security and in accordance with legal obligations, we provide this Cookie Policy about our use of cookies on our site. Cookies are used for important purposes such as enhancing user experience on our website pages, for site functionality, and for delivering important information relevant to the specialized areas of law we practice that benefit clients throughout the Scottsdale and larger Arizona region. Essentially, cookies are pieces of information saved by your web browser about your preferences on particular web pages. Privacy policies and cookie policies with regards to the collection and use of personal information can sometimes be tricky. This policy explains the types of cookies Gunner Law Firm uses on this site, why we use them, choices you have regarding cookies and how these policies align with our overall privacy and professional practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files made up of text that are kept on your computer (or other browser-enabled device like a tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies have many purposes ranging from enabling the functionality of a site, to helping you learn how you use web pages, and more. Cookies can be “first-party” cookies or “third-party” cookies. First-party cookies are placed directly by the website you are visiting (in this case Gunner Law Firm), while third-party cookies are set by services utilized by the website you are visiting. Cookies are typically utilized to efficiently recognize visitors to a site, remember the things they like on that site, sustain authenticated sessions, and create analytical info to help the business improve overall user experience.
Why We Use Cookies
The Gunner Law Firm website uses cookies to help achieve our objectives of providing an efficient, safe and personalized online experience. Cookies are used to:
- Guarantee our website performance and security.
- Collect data on website traffic and interaction so we can better understand how the website may be improved.
- Remember user preferences and selections during a session.
- Deliver useful business, legal and site-specific information.
- Improve overall site quality and credibility as a source of legal information.
By use of properly managed cookies, business owner, professional and consumer clients will be better served by those seeking legal advice or counsel in business, litigation, contract and related employment situations.
Types of Cookies We Use
In order to provide a secure, accessible, and user-friendly website, Gunner Law Firm uses a variety of cookies, which are grouped by categories with the following functionalities:
- Strictly necessary Cookies: Essential to enable you to navigate the website and use its features (such as access to secure areas of the site or filling in forms). Without such cookies, certain features of our website cannot be supplied.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the website (the pages visited, the traffic source, type of browser, operating systems and content viewed), in order to measure traffic and use the information to improve site design and content.
- Functionality Cookies: Recognize your preferences and choices (e.g. language preferences, form entry) in order to make your experience more personal.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Some content provided by trusted third-party providers may contain cookies that deliver relevant legal content to your user environment or enable relevant advertisements or promotional campaigns. At no time do we sell personal data or utilize intruding advertising.
- Security Cookies: Help improve security of our website and your personal information (by detecting abnormal activities on the website and protecting unauthorized access).
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are crucial to the functionality of the Gunner Law Firm website. They enable you to move around the website, use its core functionality such as secure contact forms, and use protected areas of the website. They cannot be disabled because they do not store information that could identify you, and are only set in response to web actions you take – setting up preferences etc. – or services you request – filling in forms, logging into client portals, booking your service etc. Disabling cookies of this nature may affect the performance and security of our website, as you may not then be able to use certain features of it.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
In order to deliver the highest levels of service, Gunner Law Firm employs on our website a performance and analytics cookie from a reputable third party, specifically, Google Analytics, for the sole purpose of collecting statistics related to site usage – numbers of visitors, pages visited, and time and activity within the site. The anonymous information provided by these cookies is used solely to understand which areas of our site are most useful to our visitors and to maximize the value and benefit of our site navigation and its legal resource content. All information collected through these types of cookies is for internal use only, and not disclosed or shared with anyone except our third-party Google Analytics provider.
Functionality Cookies
With functionality cookies, our website is able to remember your input and selections, which helps us customize our services. If during your visit you fill out a consultation request or indicate a preferred contact methodology, these cookies will help remember that information for your current visit and any future ones. Functionality cookies may contribute toward making some elements of the website task oriented such as, language preferences, access options, and retaining drafts of messages. While not always necessary for the basic function of our website, this type of cookie greatly adds to usability and ensures that your communications with Gunner Law Firm are user friendly.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Gunner Law Firm does not engage in invasive advertising or sell your information to third parties; however, from time to time we may share targeting cookies with trusted third party companies so that they can serve you with legal updates and/or educational and other content that is better tailored to your interests. For example, if you have previously expressed an interest in business litigation or employment law related content, then you could see notice of upcoming webinars, articles and/or legal alerts we publish on those topics. Targeting cookies assist us in the measurement of performance and ensure your experience with us is relevant and meaningful. You may opt out of all cookies at any time using the settings in your browser software.
Security Cookies
Privacy and data integrity are values of paramount importance to Gunner Law Firm. Security cookies are deployed for the protection of both our web site and you, the user. Security cookies are deployed to combat fraudulent activity, to monitor for malicious computer attacks, and to ensure secure access to protected sites; sites such as client portals and online account payment systems. Security cookies do not record Personally Identifiable Information. The only purpose of enabling security cookies is to protect the integrity of the various services provided online by Gunner Law Firm.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
Beyond the cookies we set, some of the functionality on our site may place cookies from third party services on your device. These may include analytics services such as Google Analytics, videos embedded on our site from providers like YouTube or Vimeo, or integration with social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter) that enables you to share our content or connect with us professionally. These cookies are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of these external providers. We encourage you to read those policies to further educate yourself about how outside providers might access data about you. Gunner Law Firm reviews the privacy environments of potential third party partners carefully before adding them to our apps to ensure they have solid industry standard privacy policies.
Your Cookie Choices and Control
We’re dedicated to allowing you as much control as possible over your online experience. If you are a first-time visitor to our website, you may be offered a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or reject certain non-essential cookies. You will be able to change the settings at any time by adjusting your browser settings to reject or delete cookies. Most browsers include information that explains how to change your cookie settings or how to disable cookies. You can normally get instructions for how to do this by clicking on the Help menu in your web browser. Please be aware that some of these changes may affect website functionality and user experience, including some features of our websites that require login or personalization.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
For your information, basic steps for cookie control in common browsers include the following:
- Google Chrome: Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Menu > Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Menu > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy tab > Manage Website data
You can elect to block all cookies, a selection of them or delete your current cookie files. Consult the help guide of your browser for specific instructions. For additional needs, please reach out to our staff at 623-305-9700 or [email protected].
How Long Do We Retain Cookies?
All cookies on the Gunner Law Firm site may be session (temporary) cookies or persistent cookies (cookies that remain on your computer / device until you delete or until they expire). Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies may remain in order to enable features such as remembering your preferences or login information. The length of time we use a cookie depends on its intended function and in some cases on your browser settings. We periodically review and revise the cookies we use in order to comply with privacy requirements and to only maintain cookies for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended function.
How We Protect Your Data
At Gunner Law Firm, protecting your information is part of our mandate. All data obtained via “cookies” are handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our professional duties as a law firm. Security measures such as encryption, data scans and security audits are used to exclude unauthorized access, misuse or theft of data. Your personal information is not sold or shared with third parties without your consent, other than where required by law or as necessary to provide the legal services for which we were hired. Our policy regarding protection of data is a component of a larger commitment to trust, integrity and advocacy. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy and Cookies
Our website and legal services are directed towards adults, specifically business owners, professionals, and parties in need of legal services. We do not intentionally store or use cookies to collect information from individuals under the age of 18. If you have reason to believe a child has supplied us with personal information, or cookies have been stored on a device in use by a child, please contact us at [email protected] immediately so that we may take necessary preventative measures.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Gunner Law Firm complies with all relevant data privacy statutes, including but not limited to the Arizona Revised Statutes, federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and where applicable, best practices under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Updates to our cookie practices are regularly assessed to ensure compliance with the law and alignment with best practices as they evolve. We value and maintain transparency and accountability at all levels of our digital footprint.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Privacy laws and technology continue to evolve; Gunner Law Firm may update the provisions of this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a corresponding effective date. To ensure you are familiar with the latest, we recommend you read this policy from time to time to become aware of how we use cookies to help protect your privacy and the security of your interactions online. Your continued use of the websites following any such change or update is acceptance of our amended policy.
Contact Us About Cookies and Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about our use of cookies and the collection of your personal information, we invite you to reach out to Gunner Law Firm directly. Someone from our team will do their best to provide extra clarification on our practices, help you with privacy choices, or manage cookie preferences as you see fit.
Phone: 623-305-9700
Email: [email protected]
Office Address: 3620 N. Hayden Road, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Your trust is important to us. We work hard to ensure that the experience you have with Gunner Law Firm remains safe, open, and respectful of your privacy rights. For further assistance, please visit our Contact Gunner Law Firm page.
About Gunner Law Firm
Gunner Law Firm is a boutique law firm based in Arizona that specializes in litigation, business and contract law, and employment. Established by attorney Jessica Miller, Esq., the firm prides itself on providing strategic advice and impactful results for clients with complex legal disputes. Our approach to client service focuses on tailored legal guidance supported by a history of successful representation at the state, federal, and appellate level, allowing us to be valued go-to business counsel for companies, professionals, and individuals throughout the Scottsdale and greater Arizona area. To learn more about our legal services or to schedule a consultation, read more about Gunner Law Firm.