Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Intellectual Property Law ("we," "us," or the "Site"), available at iplawyerla.com, handles information in connection with your use of the Site. The Site is an educational publication about intellectual property law. We have designed it to collect as little information as possible.

The short version

We use a single analytics tool — Google Analytics — and only after you accept cookies. We use no advertising trackers. We do not have logins, accounts, newsletters, or contact forms that collect your personal information, and we do not sell or share personal information. See our Cookie Policy for the detail.

Information we collect

Directly from you: none. The Site does not include contact forms, comment sections, accounts, or e-commerce, so we do not ask for or store names, email addresses, or payment details through the website.

Automatically: like virtually every website, our hosting provider may record standard server log data — such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you request, referring pages, and the date and time of access — for the purposes of operating, securing, and troubleshooting the Site.

Analytics (with your consent): if you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to measure aggregate site traffic — for example, how many people read an article and which pages are popular. Google Analytics may process information such as your approximate location (derived from IP, which Google does not log in GA4), device and browser type, and the pages you view. We use this only in aggregate to understand readership; we do not use it for advertising or to identify you personally.

Cookies and consent

Analytics cookies are off by default. We use Google Consent Mode, so no analytics cookies are set unless you choose "Accept" on our cookie banner. We use no advertising, retargeting, social-media, or fingerprinting technologies. For the full list of cookies and how to opt out, see our Cookie Policy.

How we use information

We use the limited information described above only to operate and secure the Site, understand general traffic patterns, and comply with law. We do not use it for advertising or profiling.

How information is shared

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information. Standard server log data is handled by our hosting provider, and analytics data is processed by Google as our service provider, in each case acting on our behalf. Google's handling of data is governed by its own privacy policy. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Site or others.

Third-party links

Our articles link to courts, government agencies, and other websites for source material. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; their own policies govern.

Your California privacy rights

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know what personal information a business collects and to request deletion. We want to be clear: we do not sell or share personal information (as those terms are defined under California law), and we do not collect personal information through this Site beyond the standard server logs described above. To exercise any right or ask a question, contact us using the details below.

Children's privacy

This Site is intended for a general, adult, professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data security and retention

We rely on reputable hosting infrastructure and reasonable safeguards. Because we collect essentially no personal data, retention is minimal; server logs are kept only as long as needed for operation and security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be reflected on this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email info@iplawyerla.com.