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Last Updated: May 8, 2026
Effective Date: May 8, 2026
BayLegal PC ("BayLegal," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website at www.baylegal.com, contact us through our website forms, communicate with us via SMS/text message, or engage with us in connection with our legal services.
This policy applies to information collected through our website and digital communications. It does not govern information shared with us in the course of a confidential attorney-client relationship, which is protected separately by attorney-client privilege and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
BayLegal PC is a California professional corporation providing legal services. Our principal office is located at 3790 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. You can reach us at (650) 668-8000 or info@baylegal.com.
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use our website.
| Category | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, phone number, company name | Contact forms, phone calls, SMS/text messages |
| Matter Information | Description of your legal issue, jurisdiction, relevant dates | Contact forms, intake questionnaires |
| Communications Content | Messages you send through our contact form, SMS/text message conversations initiated with our office | Contact forms, email, SMS |
| SMS Conversation Content | The content of text messages you send to or receive from BayLegal PC at (650) 668-8000, including intake inquiries, scheduling messages, case-status requests, and document-status communications | SMS — initiated by you or in response to your inquiry |
When you visit our website, we may collect:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that significantly affect your legal rights.
We collect and process your personal information on the following bases:
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function (e.g., session management) |
| Analytics / Performance | Understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled) |
| Functionality | Remember your preferences |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We do not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, but you may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
BayLegal PC sends text messages (SMS) to prospective clients who have initiated contact with us by phone, web form, or text message, and to existing clients in connection with their active matters. SMS messages are used for the following purposes:
Our SMS phone number is (650) 668-8000 (the firm's main number), hosted via Twilio. We send SMS only to individuals who have initiated contact with us or who are existing clients — we do not send unsolicited outbound text messages to individuals who have not first contacted us.
Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates charged by your mobile carrier apply to SMS messages you send to or receive from BayLegal PC. BayLegal PC is not responsible for charges imposed by your mobile carrier.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of receiving legal services from BayLegal PC. You may communicate with us by phone at (650) 668-8000 or by email at info@baylegal.com at any time, regardless of whether you opt in to or out of SMS communications.
You can opt out of SMS from BayLegal PC at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you reply STOP, we will send you one final confirmation message and will not send further SMS messages to that phone number unless you re-initiate contact.
Reply HELP to any message for assistance. We will respond with our contact information and instructions for reaching us by other means.
Important: Replying STOP opts out the specific phone number from SMS communications only. It does not:
- Constitute a request to delete your personal information under the CCPA/CPRA (see Section 9 for deletion requests)
- Terminate any attorney-client relationship you have with BayLegal PC
- Opt you out of communications by phone call or email
If you wish to make a data deletion request or exercise other privacy rights, please contact Amy Bevan at Amy@baylegal.com as described in Section 9.
Message frequency varies based on the nature of your matter and your communication preferences. Active-matter clients may receive more frequent messages during critical phases of a matter. We aim to communicate via SMS only when reasonably necessary.
For questions about how BayLegal PC handles SMS data, to make a data access or deletion request related to SMS communications, or to raise any privacy concern about our SMS practices, contact:
Amy Bevan, Privacy Contact
Email: Amy@baylegal.com
Phone: (650) 668-8000
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, and meet our professional responsibility requirements as a law firm.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form submissions and intake inquiries | 3 years from submission, or until the matter is resolved or declined — whichever is later | Professional responsibility; conflict-of-interest screening (California RPC) |
| SMS conversation history | 3 years from the date of the last message in the thread, or until the matter is resolved or declined — whichever is later | Professional responsibility; conflict-of-interest screening (California RPC) — same basis as contact-form intake records |
| Client matter files | Duration of representation plus applicable statute of limitations period; minimum 5 years | Professional responsibility; malpractice defense |
| Website analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) or as set in platform settings | Legitimate interests — website improvement |
| Security logs | 90 days | Security and fraud prevention |
BayLegal PC does not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
We share personal information only in the following circumstances:
We use trusted third-party service providers who process personal information on our behalf, subject to confidentiality obligations and data processing agreements:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Privacy Information |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic (WordPress.com / Jetpack) | Website hosting, content management, security | automattic.com/privacy |
| [Web Hosting Provider] | Website infrastructure | [Confirm provider and link] |
| [Analytics Provider] | Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled) | [Confirm and link] |
| Twilio Inc. | SMS / text message delivery and hosting — processes phone numbers and SMS message content as a service provider on our behalf | twilio.com/legal/privacy |
We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, including:
If BayLegal PC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) with respect to personal information we collect through our website and SMS communications.
Note on SMS data: All rights described in this section apply equally to personal information collected through SMS communications with BayLegal PC, including your phone number and the content of SMS conversations.
| Right | What It Means | How to Exercise |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Know | You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources, the purposes, and the categories of third parties with whom it has been shared | Submit a written request to Amy Bevan at Amy@baylegal.com |
| Right to Access | You can request a copy of the specific pieces of personal information we hold about you | Submit a written request to Amy@baylegal.com |
| Right to Correction | You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you | Contact Amy Bevan at Amy@baylegal.com |
| Right to Deletion | You can request that we delete personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions (we may be required to retain certain information to comply with law or professional responsibility obligations) | Submit a written request to Amy@baylegal.com |
| Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing | You can direct us not to sell or share your personal information. BayLegal PC does not sell or share personal information — this right is already honored. | No action needed; contact Amy@baylegal.com to confirm |
| Right to Limit Use of Sensitive PI | You can direct us to limit use of sensitive personal information to permitted purposes | Contact Amy Bevan at Amy@baylegal.com |
| Right to Non-Discrimination | We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights | Automatic — no action needed |
Email: Amy@baylegal.com
Phone: (650) 668-8000
Mail: BayLegal PC | 3790 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 | Attn: Privacy
We will verify your identity before processing requests for access or deletion. We will respond within 45 calendar days. If more time is needed, we will notify you within the initial 45-day period. We may respond to up to 2 requests per 12-month period free of charge.
Reminder: Replying STOP to an SMS from BayLegal PC opts out of SMS only. It is not a CCPA deletion request. To submit a formal deletion request, use the contact information above.
BayLegal PC does not sell personal information to third parties. BayLegal PC does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under Cal. Civ. Code §1798.140.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at Amy@baylegal.com and we will take steps to delete it.
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include access controls, encrypted transmission of data where appropriate, and vendor security assessments.
No data transmission over the internet or storage system is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at Amy@baylegal.com.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by California Civil Code §1798.82.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our website or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of our website after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to raise any privacy concern:
Amy Bevan, Privacy Contact
BayLegal PC
3790 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Email: Amy@baylegal.com
Phone: (650) 668-8000
Website: baylegal.com/privacy-policy/
For unresolved complaints, you may also contact:
- California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA): cppa.ca.gov
- California Attorney General: oag.ca.gov/privacy
BayLegal PC is a California Professional Corporation. This Privacy Policy is governed by California law.