Privacy Policy

Introduction

Astraea Counsel, APC ("we," "us," or "our") is a California law firm specializing in digital assets, cryptocurrency, AI, and fintech law. We operate the website located at https://astraea.law (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or communicate with us. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy in accordance with California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third-party sources.

1. Information You Provide Directly

Contact Form Submissions

When you submit a contact form on our Website, we collect:

• Name (required)
• Email address (required)
• Phone number (optional)
• Message content describing your legal inquiry (required)
• Timestamp of submission
• IP address for security purposes

Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to our newsletter or legal updates, we collect:

• Email address (required)
• Name (if provided)
• Subscription date and time
• Subscription preferences (if applicable)

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, links clicked, navigation paths, referring website
• Location Data: General geographic location (city and region based on IP address, not precise location)
• IP Address: Internet Protocol address of your device
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See Cookies and Tracking Technologies section

3. Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from:

• Public records and court filings (for conflict checking purposes)
• Professional databases used for legal research and conflict checking
• Referral sources (if you were referred by another attorney or professional contact)

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

1. Responding to Inquiries: Answering questions submitted through contact forms, providing information about our legal services, scheduling initial consultations
2. Conflict of Interest Checking: Reviewing potential conflicts before accepting representation, maintaining records of prospective and current clients, complying with California Rules of Professional Conduct
3. Providing Legal Services: Representing clients in legal matters (if engagement agreement signed), communicating about ongoing legal matters, managing client relationships
4. Business Operations: Maintaining business records and correspondence, improving our Website and services, analyzing how visitors use our Website, detecting and preventing fraud or security threats
5. Marketing Communications (with your consent): Sending newsletters and legal updates, sharing thought leadership content and blog posts, providing information about our practice areas. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
6. Legal and Ethical Obligations: Complying with California Rules of Professional Conduct, responding to court orders, subpoenas, or legal process, maintaining records as required by professional responsibility rules, preventing fraud, illegal activity, or ethical violations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you submit forms, subscribe to newsletters, or accept cookies
• Contractual Necessity: To provide legal services to clients under engagement agreements
• Legitimate Interests: Business operations, fraud prevention, Website improvement, and professional responsibility compliance
• Legal Obligations: Court orders, regulatory requirements, and professional conduct rules

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our Website and business. Each provider is contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.

Legal and Professional Obligations

We may disclose your information when required or permitted by law:

• Court orders, subpoenas, search warrants, or other legal process
• Lawful requests from law enforcement or regulatory agencies
• Complying with California State Bar requirements
• Protecting our legal rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Detecting, preventing, or investigating fraud or illegal activity

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security Measures

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our Website is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Hosting: Our Website is hosted on secure servers with access controls and monitoring
• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Regular Security Assessments: We periodically review and update our security practices
• Vendor Security: Third-party service providers are contractually required to maintain appropriate security measures

No system is 100% secure.

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Internet transmission and electronic storage always carry some degree of risk.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are under 18 years old, do not use this Website or submit any personal information through our contact forms or newsletter signup.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at privacy@astraea.law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Website features.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy and post the revised Privacy Policy on this page.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.