Privacy Policy

Last Revised: April 2026

Introduction

This policy describes how Sypek Brin Hynes LLP uses information it collects on its website where this policy is posted. It also applies to outreach, informational, and marketing emails we send as well as to our interactions with our clients and potential clients. This policy does not apply to our use of employee information. 

Information We Collect

The type of personal information we collect depends on your interactions and relationship with us. We may collect:

• Contact information: Name, email address, fax number, phone number, and postal address.

• Other identifying information: Partial social security number or in some cases, driver’s license numbers for job applicants.

• Geolocation data: The general region or area from which you access our site.

• Demographic information: Race, gender, national origin, age, religion or creed, marital status, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

• Professional and employment-related information: If you are applying for a job with us, we may collect (as permitted by law) your salary range, education, current or past job history or performance evaluations, resume, skills, qualifications, and education records.

• Internet and other electronic activity: IP address, including information about how you navigate the Internet, operating system, device identifiers.

We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information, as defined by California law, for inferring characteristics or for purposes other than those permitted by law. We keep these categories of personal information as long as necessary or relevant for the purposes for which it was collected. We also keep information as required by law.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following business and commercial purposes:

• Transactional Purposes: We use your information to contact you and respond to your requests and inquiries. We use your information in order to communicate with you.

• Purposes: We use your other information to analyze preferences, trends and statistics about the use of our site.

• Marketing and Promotional Purposes: We may use your information to let you know about recent developments or services updates. For example, sending you relevant articles, blog posts, and legal updates. We may also send you information about events that we think may be relevant to you.

• Maintenance Purposes: We use your information to answer your questions and respond to queries. We also use your information to improve our websites and to provide and maintain functionality on our websites. For example, to help us diagnose technical problems, service problems, and administer our websites.

• Security and Fraud Prevention: We use your information to protect our websites, our firm and others, and to prevent fraud, theft and misconduct.

• Legal: We use your information to comply with our legal obligations, including reporting requirements. We also use your information to defend our firm, property, and others through legal proceedings.

We use information as otherwise permitted by law, or as we may notify you.

If you are in Europe, our basis for processing your information is typically to perform a contract. The performance of a contract includes responding to your request. We also process information based on consent or for our legitimate interest.

Sources of Personal Information

We collect information from the following sources:

We collect contact information directly from you. This includes information you provide when you contact us, or submit a job application. We also collect information from you if sign up for email communications, or otherwise submit it to us. This could be in person. It may also be over the phone or online or on a hard copy document.

We collect Internet and other electronic activity passively using tools like browser cookies and web beacons. We may work with others to gather information on our platforms and elsewhere. We may do this on our websites and in emails that we send to you.

We may collect other identifying information and contact information from third parties. This might include our clients, social media websites, previous employers, your healthcare provider, institutions, your legal or financial advisors and your bank.

We combine information we obtain from different sources with publicly available information.

We May Disclose Information To Others

We share all categories of information with our related entities. This includes companies who help us evaluate your job application.

We share information with services providers who do things on our behalf. For example, we may share all categories information with a vendor who sends emails out for us, who hosts our blogs, who hosts and manages document review, or who assists with providing technology and user assistance.

We disclose all categories of information if we think we are required to in order to comply with the law. This includes cooperating with law enforcement when we think it is appropriate, obtaining legal remedies or limiting our damages, and protecting the rights, safety and/or property.

California, Nevada, and Virginia law require that we tell you if we share personal information or “sell” personal information with a third party for monetary or (in California) other valuable consideration. We do not sell information in this way, including of minors under the age of 16. Share is specifically defined under the law. Sharing means providing personal information to a third party for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not share personal information in this way based on our understanding of that term.

You Have Certain Choices And Rights

You can opt-out of marketing emails by following the instructions in the message we send. We may also give you choices about other emails you receive from us.

If you live in California or Virginia, or a state with similar laws, you may have the following additional legal rights:

1. To learn the categories of information we collect and use, and for those in California, the categories of sources of collection and disclosure and the business purpose for collection.

2. A copy of (Virginia) or specific pieces of (California) personal information collected.

3. To have us delete information we collected from you.

4. To ask us to fix your information.

5. Not to be discriminated against for exercising a privacy right.

To submit a request please send an email to info@sbhllp.com.

For all requests, you must provide us with your name, email address and phone number. Failure to provide all of the foregoing information will prevent us from processing your request. To verify your identity, we match information you provide to the information we have in our systems. To designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf, you must send a signed, written authorization to us at info@sbhllp.com.

In some situations, we may not be able to process your request. This may include if a legal exception applies. If you disagree with our decision you can contact us as described at the end of this policy.

Nevada residents: You may also opt out of the future sale of their information to a third party so that they may license or sell that information by emailing us at noted at the end of this notice.

Third party agents: If you are submitting a request on behalf of an eligible resident, we may ask for additional information to verify your identity. This may include providing proof that you are registered with the Secretary of State to act on someone’s behalf or proof of a power of attorney.

EU, EEA and UK Residents: Certain additional rights exist if European law applies. These include rights to access, update or correct your information. These rights may also include requesting a portable copy of your information. These rights may also include requesting that we delete your information or that we restrict how we process your information. It may also apply if you object to profiling or direct marketing. You can also withdraw your consent. You may also be able to object to having your information used for other purposes. You also have the right to direct complaints about our privacy practices to your local Data Protection Authority. To exercise your rights you can contact us as noted below.

Information Is Stored In The United States

Information we collect is stored in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, be aware that information you submit will be transferred to the United States and you consent to this transfer. If you reside in the EU, we will transfer your personal information to the United States in accordance with EU data protection law requirements by using model contractual clauses that have been approved by the European Commission or other appropriate means. You understand that the United States may not provide the same level of protections as the laws in your country.

Security Measures

We use reasonable security as required by applicable law. No website is completely secure, however. We encourage you to use websites and share information with caution.

Our Website May Have Third Party Links

Our website may have links to third party content. We do not control that content or the third party’s privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies to understand how they use your information.

Information We Collect From Children

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (if you are located in the United States) and under the age of 16 (if you are located outside the United States). We do not knowingly collect information, including personal information, from children. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected personal information from someone under the applicable age listed above, we will promptly delete it. If you believe that we have mistakenly collected information from someone under the applicable age listed above, please contact us at info@sbhllp.com.

You Can Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, you can email us at info@sbhllp.com. You can also contact us if you want to know what information we have or want us to take you off of our lists. To reach us by mail send your requests and questions to: Sypek Brin Hynes LLP, 145 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 380, Los Angeles, CA 90036.

We May Update This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website. our continued use of the website after we post a revised policy signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Website Terms and Conditions

"SBH" refers to Sypek Brin Hynes LLP, a California limited liability partnership. In accordance with the common terminology used in professional service organizations, we use the term "partner" in this website to refer to a person who is a member, partner or person of equivalent standing or authority in an individual practicing entity. 

DISCLAIMER – TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

These Terms and Conditions of Use apply to you when you view, access or otherwise use the website located at www.sbhllp.com or any other website in which these terms are posted (the "Site"). The Site is owned by SBH. We grant you a nonexclusive, nontransferable, limited right to access, use and display the Site and the materials provided hereon, provided that you comply fully with these Terms and Conditions of Use.

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship. We provide this Site for general informational purposes only. Because SBH is a law firm and some of the information on the Site relates to legal topics, no attorney client relationship is created between you and us when you use the Site. By using the Site, you agree that the information on this Site does not constitute legal or other professional advice and no attorney-client or other relationship is created between you and SBH or any of its attorneys. Do not consider the Site to be a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The information on the Site may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up-to-date. While we try to revise the Site on a regular basis, it may not reflect the most current legal developments. The opinions expressed at or through the Site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

2. Privacy. Your use of the Site constitutes your consent to SBH's Privacy Policy.

3. Copyright Notice. All materials and software published on or used on the Site are protected by copyright, and are owned or controlled by or licensed to SBH, or the party listed as the provider of the materials or software. UNAUTHORIZED COPYING, REPRODUCTION, REPUBLISHING, UPLOADING, POSTING, TRANSMITTING OR DUPLICATING OF ANY OF THE MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED. You may download any downloadable materials displayed on the Site only for personal, noncommercial and informational purposes, provided that the documents are not modified and provided you maintain and abide by all copyright, trademark and other notices contained in such material or if none, you include the following copyright notice in such downloaded materials: 
   
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4. Commercial Use of SBH Site Materials and Screen Shorts. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of materials on the SBH Site for commercial purposes is prohibited without the express written permission of SBH. Any use, reproduction, or distribution of material on this Site which constitutes the personal information, property, or photograph or other depiction of any particular SBH attorney may also be subject to state and federal privacy and other laws requiring the specific written consent of the individual attorney. To obtain permission to copy portions of this site, please send email to info@sbhllp.com and provide the following information in the body of the email:

• the content you wish to use;

• where, when and how it will be used (for example, a seminar, newsletter or news article);

• where and how copies will be distributed and to what audience;

• how many copies will be produced and distributed;

• what other materials will be associated with the SBH content; and

• your name, title, company, address, email address and phone number.

We will evaluate and respond to your request as soon as possible. SBH reserves the right to refuse permission to copy, distribute, broadcast, or publish any of its copyrighted material, including text and images on our Site.

5. Service Mark Notice. “SBH,” "Sypek Brin Hynes” and other related marks are service marks of SBH and are protected by law. They may be used publicly only with permission from SBH. Fair use of the service marks requires proper acknowledgment. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 

6. Links to Other Sites and/or Materials. Links may appear on the Site that may be used to link to other Site(s). These links are provided solely as a courtesy to our Site visitors. SBH has no control over the linked Sites or the materials, information, goods or services available or contained on these linked Sites. SBH is not responsible for and does not endorse or warrant in any way any materials, information, goods or services available through such linked Sites or any privacy or other practices of such Sites. If you decide to access any of the linked Sites, you do so entirely at your own risk. SBH reserves the right to terminate any link at any time.

7. Prohibited Actions. You agree not to interrupt, or attempt to interrupt, the operation of the Site in any way. Unauthorized use or modification of any information stored on the Site may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution under Federal, State and local law. You may not use the Site for anything other than a lawful and legitimate purpose. You agree not to use the Site to carry out any unauthorized alteration of any data or information on the Site or to conduct any activity that infringes on the copyright, patent, trademark, service mark or other rights of any person or entity. You shall not restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying any service conducted on the Site. The Site is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We reserve the right to limit or deny your access to the Site or take other appropriate action if you violate any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use or if you conduct any activity that violates the rights of any person or entity, or which we in our sole discretion deem unlawful, offensive, threatening, abusive or potentially harmful or malicious. 

8. Modification of Terms and Conditions of Use. SBH reserves the right to revise these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time by updating this posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your agreement to comply with such revisions, so you should visit this page from time to time. 

9. Email May Not Be Used to Provide Notice. Communications made through the Site's email and messaging system shall in no way be deemed to constitute legal notice to SBH or any of its officers, employees, agents or representatives, such as where notice to SBH is required by contract, or any federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.

10. Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability

    1. SBH expressly disclaims all liability for any viruses or other contamination of your computer system or other device used to access this Site as a result of your use of this Site, and expressly disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this Site. THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, SECURITY, ACCURACY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, SBH MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, THAT ACCESS TO OR OPERATION OF THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

    2. USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF LOSS RESULTING FROM YOUR DOWNLOADING AND/OR USE OF FILES, INFORMATION, OTHER COMMUNICATIONS, CONTENT OR OTHER MATERIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SOFTWARE) ACCESSED THROUGH OR OBTAINED BY MEANS OF THE SITE.

11. Attorney Advertising. This Site constitutes attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

12. Applicable Laws; Venue. SBH operates the Site from its offices in California and makes no representations that materials in the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations. The display of the Site alone does not subject SBH to any specific jurisdiction. Access to the Site from any territory where the content is illegal is prohibited. If you choose to access the Site from other locations, you do so at your own risk and are solely responsible for compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. You may not use or export any of the Site materials in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations. Any claim related to the use of the Site or to the Site materials shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements made and to be performed entirely therein. Any action arising out of or related to the access, use, content, or existence of this Site shall be filed only in the appropriate state or federal court located within the State of California. The access, viewing or use of this Site constitutes the user's express permission and consent to the jurisdiction of the state and/or federal courts of the State of California for purposes of such actions.