Privacy Policy – Hauyón & Hauyón Abogados

Privacy Policy Introduction

At Hauyón & Hauyón Abogados y Economistas S.A.C., we understand that your privacy is a key concern. As a leading law and economic consulting firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, and serving clients throughout the U.S. and internationally, we are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of the personal and confidential information you provide us with. This Privacy Policy sets forth the practices of Hauyón & Hauyón Abogados y Economistas S.A.C. regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you engage with our firm, including through our website, our direct correspondence, and during the course of providing our law and economic consulting services. All activities mentioned above shall be carried out consistent with the rule of law, transparency, and integrity, and strictly in compliance with applicable laws from both federal and state privacy departments.

Hauyón & Hauyón: Our Firm Identity

Hauyón & Hauyón Abogados y Economistas S.A.C. is a renowned law and economic consulting firm headquartered at 1300 S University Dr Ste 16, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA. We have a multidisciplinary team of specialist lawyers and economists who provide defense and advisory services in all areas of law: criminal, civil, corporate, regulatory, and economic. Our values include pursuing excellence and offering personalized attention and client-oriented services. We work with people, companies, and organizations with national and international legal needs, backed up with a wide range of correspondents, in the protection of cross-border and multi-jurisdictional affairs. The privacy of our clients and website visitors are core considerations in our mission and intrinsic to the relationship we establish with one another.

Applicable Scope of This Privacy Policy

The present policy applies to all personal data received by Hauyón & Hauyón in the course of its activities through its website (https://hhabogadoseconomistas.com/), e-mail, telephone calls, physical meetings, and through the provision of legal services, economics, and consultancy to clients. It applies to the information obtained from potential clients, clients (current or former), service providers, correspondence with individuals as well as for visitors to this website. Third party websites or services that may be accessed via links on our website are not included in the scope of this policy. We recommend that outside users check the corresponding privacy policies of those services and/or websites.

Types of Information We Collect

In order to offer you quality and comprehensive legal and economic services, the firm collects personal and other professionally relevant information. Types of information collected may include:

Contact data: name, address, email address, telephone.
Identification data: date of birth, government identification numbers, nationality.
Professional and financial data: employer, position, affiliated businesses, income and other financial data.
Matter and case data: data regarding your law or economic inquiry, supporting documents, correspondence.
Website usage information: IP address, browser, device identifier, pages visited, usage patterns collected via cookies or tracking software and analytics.
Correspondence: email, phone calls, logs of meetings and other miscellaneous communications with the firm.

We will also collect from you, as applicable, the information submitted to us through or via our website. In certain circumstances, we may obtain information about you from third parties we authorize, such as other correspondents, regulatory bodies, or publicly available records.

Uses of Your Information

Hauyón & Hauyón processes personal data strictly in line with legal requirements. Hauyón & Hauyón uses personal data for the following main purposes:

The provision of professional legal and economic consulting services tailored to the client’s needs;
Communication with the client (including responding to inquiries, notices, service information and updates);
Client intake procedures, verification and legal obligations compliance;
Billing, invoicing and payment processing;
Website usability, content access, configuration improvements;
Legal news notifications, alerts or marketing (with legal consent);
Security, integrity, systems protection against unauthorized access or fraud etc.

The client authorizes and consents that Hauyón & Hauyón will not use personal data when processing automated decisions having legal effect concerning him or her, or significantly impairing him or her.

Basis for Processing Your Data

Our processing of your personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds, as required by applicable data protection laws:

Your explicit consent, where required, such as for marketing communications.
The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations to which our firm is subject.
Our legitimate interests in providing high-quality legal and economic services we provide to customers, maintaining and expanding client relationships, and enhancing our products, to the extent that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.

We ensure that all data processing is carried out in a transparent manner and in full compliance with the relevant legal requirements.

Sharing and Disclosing Information with Others

We value your privacy, and we do not sell, rent, or provide your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following instances:

With members of our firm and authorized employees, where access to this information is required by them to perform their legitimate professional obligations;
With our network of national and international correspondents, only to the extent necessary in order to perform the legal or economic services you requested us to perform on your behalf or with respect to you and, always under contractual confidentiality obligations;
With any trusted third-party service providers (including IT service providers, cloud storage service providers, payment processing service providers or translators) that assist with the operation of our business, where such matters are subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations;
Where required by law, court order, regulatory authorities or other administrative authority or in response to sensitive lawful requests, such as subpoenas or search warrants or other lawful requests;
To allow us to enforce our rights, safeguard our assets or protect the safety or security of others (including during an investigation or litigation).

In all cases we will only disclose the minimum data required for the relevant purpose, and log recipients under contractual confidentiality obligations.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Since we operate globally and have a worldwide network of correspondents, your information may be transferred to or accessed from countries outside the United States. We take all measures necessary to ensure such cross-border data transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and with appropriate safeguards in place. Such safeguards may include, but are not limited to, contractual clauses, data processing agreements, and internationally approved business standards on data privacy. We will continue to protect your information no matter where the processing or storage takes place.

Safeguarding and Securing Information

Your privacy is very important to us at Hauyón & Hauyón. To this end, we use a number of physical, technical, and organizational security systems and measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access to, destruction, disclosure, or alteration of your personal information, including:

Locked cabinets, access restrictions, and secure facilities for filing of paper records.
Digital and electronic records are backed up and stored using password and encrypted servers that operate behind fire walls.
We may use secure emails, password protection, or multi-factor authentication as deemed necessary in the circumstances.
Staff training upon employment and periodically thereafter on confidentiality and other applicable data protection requirements is mandatory.
Audits on our internal security measures are performed on a regular basis and updated at appropriate intervals.

Despite these measures, no security system is foolproof. In the unfortunate event that a data breach should occur, we have systems in place to timely assess, contain, and notify potentially affected parties in accordance with law.

Retention Period for Personal Information

We only retain personal information to the extent necessary to achieve the purposes for which we collected such information or as otherwise required by law, regulation, or professional rules. With regard to client files, the records of which we maintain vary depending on the type of data and the nature of our services, we maintain most client records for at least seven years following completion of the matter, unless a longer period is required or can be justified. In any event, at the end of the retention period, records are destroyed or anonymized securely to avoid any unauthorized processing or use.

Your Rights

We respect your right to control your personal information. Subject to applicable laws in your country, you have the right:

To receive a copy of the personal information we have about you.
To request correction or update of the information we hold about you if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date.
To request that we delete or stop processing your data, in some circumstances.
To object to how we process your data, including for our direct marketing purposes.
To withdraw consent where our processing is based on consent.
To request portability of data, where applicable law provides for such.

You may contact us at [email protected] or at (817) 664-7762 to exercise any of the above rights and we will respond within the applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and Web Analytics

Cookies and similar technologies are used by our website in order to provide a better browsing experience and to help us understand how the site is being used. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device which we read and use to recognize users who return to the site, track usage levels, keep track of site preferences, and improve functionality. We may also use analytic cookies from third parties, such as Google Analytics, in order to capture aggregate, anonymized data about site usage and traffic. Cookie (and analytics) settings can usually be disabled through the user browser settings, and you may also opt out of some types of analytics tracking. Please note that disabling cookies may impact site functionality and user experience. Further details about our use of cookies and applicable choices are available, upon request. For more information, you may wish to review our Cookie Policy.

Marketing Communications

If you have given your permission, or where we have the right to do so under applicable legal provisions, Hauyón & Hauyón may send you communications on legal news, alerts, newsletters, events, or information on its services by post, telephone, fax, or other equivalent electronic means. We respect your preferences for not receiving our communications and provide you with clear instructions to stop receiving them. If you wish to stop receiving our marketing communications or exercise your right to manage your preferences, please follow the instructions provided in each of our electronic communications to you, or contact us at [email protected]. We never pass your details on to third parties for the purposes of direct marketing without obtaining your explicit consent.

Children’s Personal Information

Our Services and our Website are not intended for or directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information or personal data that identifies a minor. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 18 without verifiable parental consent, then we will take reasonable steps to delete that information. If you become aware or have any reason to believe that a child may have provided us with personal information, then please contact us at [email protected] so that we can promptly take appropriate actions.

External Links and Third Parties

Our Site may contain links to other sites. We do not own or control these sites. These third parties have no access to our tracking information. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. Before you submit any personally identifiable information to a third party site, you should always read that site’s privacy policy and terms of use. Hauyón & Hauyón is not responsible for these third parties and their associated websites.

Client-Attorney Privilege

We, the firm, are subject to strict professional obligations of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, in addition to general privacy laws. All communications, documents, and information about a matter are subject to the same treatment and protection from unauthorized release or disclosure. We will not reveal privileged matters without the express permission of our clients, unless compelled to do so by law or by professional requirements. Personnel and correspondents of the firm are trained and contractually required to maintain confidentiality and privacy standards at all times.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Hauyón & Hauyón recognizes and abides all, as applicable, Federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations regarding privacy, including the GDPR applicable to our EU clients, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the CCPA), as well as other statutes, laws, and regulations. When appropriate, we put in place additional protections for sensitive data and lawful processing of same. We conduct regular reviews of our privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current law and best practices.

Data Breach Notification Methods

In the rare situation that there is a data breach and your personally identifiable information is involved, Hauyón & Hauyón will immediately review the risk of harm caused by the breach and take reasonable steps to determine the scope of the breach and to contain and mitigate it. We will notify affected individuals and applicable authorities as required or advisable in the circumstances, and will provide clear information regarding the nature of the threat, the substance of that which may be at risk, and recommended steps to protect your information. Our incident response plan ensures determined, fast, and direct action, along with maximum transparency in informing affected individuals of the facts surrounding the event.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make substantive changes, we will update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this policy and post notice of the change on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to ensure that you are aware of any changes. Your continued use of our services or website will be deemed acceptance of any such changed policy.

Contact Details

Should you have any questions, comments or concerns about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or privacy issues generally, please contact us at the following address:

1300 S University Dr Ste 16, Fort Worth TX 76107, United States – Telephone: (817) 664-7762 – Email: [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to all inquiries as soon as possible and will also remedy any problems to your satisfaction if necessary. We value your privacy and trust very highly.

Your Consent

Through use of our website or through communication with our firm or the use of any legal or economic services we provide, you acknowledge the practices described in our Privacy Policy and agree to the terms therein. If you do not agree with the practices we follow, do not use the services we offer or the website. Your acceptance of and continued interaction with Hauyón & Hauyón constitute your acknowledgment of the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

Effective Date and Review of Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 2024 and will remain an active document until a change is warranted. We review this policy on a regular basis to ensure it meets ever-changing legal standards and industry best practices. Should you have a question about this policy or would like to provide some feedback, we will welcome any communications sent to [email protected].

Your Questions Answered (FAQs)

Q: What information do you keep about me?
A: We keep your contact details, a description of your legal or economic problem, and any documentation or details you send us. We use this information to analyze your needs and provide the most suitable assistance for you.
Q: Can I access or change my information?
A: Yes. Please contact us at [email protected] or (817) 664-7762 to request access to or ask for changes in your details.
Q: Do you sell or trade my information?
A: We do not sell or trade your information. We may share your data with our trusted correspondents and/or service suppliers, under strict confidentiality, and only in order to assist with your requirements.
Q: How do you protect my data?
A: We employ physical, technical, and organizational safeguards such as servers, encryption, and staff education. For any further questions please contact us via the above details.

Privacy Policy Starting Points

At Hauyón & Hauyón Abogados y Economistas S.A.C., your privacy is key to our approach as a firm. We take all steps necessary to go above and beyond any obligation, thus fostering confidence, transparency, and respect for all your legal and economic concerns. Our privacy and confidentiality policies are part and parcel of our high standards of defense and personalized support that distinguish our service. Whether you are a natural person, company, or any kind of entity, you can trust we’ll be dealing with your information in the most sensitive and professional manner. Should you have inquiries, or wish to request our services, we invite you to reach out to us via phone or e-mail. We’re ready to provide you with the highest level of legal and economic support.