Privacy Policy

Law Office of Hector J. Tamayo
555 W. Beech Street, Suite 508
San Diego, CA 92101
Hector J. Tamayo, Esq. – California State Bar #243621 (Admitted 2006)
Responsible Attorney for Site Content

Effective Date: May 13, 2026
Last Updated: May 13, 2026

Welcome to the website of the Law Office of Hector J. Tamayo (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing information about our criminal defense and civil rights services. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding personal information collected through tamayolaw.com (“Site”), in full compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and California SB 37 attorney advertising regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your inquiries:

Directly from you: Name, email, phone, address, and case details via contact or consultation forms.
Automatically: IP address, browser type, device info, and Site usage (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and logs.
No sales: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us:

Provide legal consultations and services.
Communicate about your inquiries.
Analyze Site performance (anonymized).
Meet legal and record-keeping requirements (e.g., 7-year retention for potential client files).

We share data sparingly:

Service providers: Secure hosting, email, and analytics vendors under strict contracts.
Legal requirements: Court orders or regulatory demands.
No marketing shares: No lead generation or affiliate disclosures per SB 37.

4. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Residents can exercise these rights free of charge (twice per 12 months):

Right	Description	How to Exercise
Know/Access	Categories/sources of data collected, sold/shared (past 12 months).	Submit request below.
Delete	Request erasure (exceptions apply, e.g., legal obligations).	Submit request below.
Correct	Fix inaccurate personal info.	Contact us directly.
Opt-Out	Of sales/sharing (none occur) or sensitive data use.	DoNotSellOrShare notice (if applicable).
Non-Discrimination	No retaliation for rights use.	N/A

Request Process: Email info@tamayolaw.com or use the Site contact form. Verify identity via provided details. Response within 45 days (extendable).

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA.

6. Shine the Light (CA Civil Code § 1798.83)

We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing.

7. Cookies and Online Tracking

Essential cookies: For Site functionality.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (opt-out: tools.google.com). Update browser settings to manage. CalOPPA-compliant notice provided.

8. Children’s Privacy

No collection from children under 18. Site not directed to minors (California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act compliant).

9. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., SSL encryption). No guarantee of absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

Posted updates here. Check periodically. Continued use after changes = acceptance

11. Contact Information

Hector J. Tamayo, Esq.
555 W. Beech Street, Suite 508
San Diego, CA 92101
Email: info@tamayolaw.com

This policy meets SB 37’s conspicuous disclosure standards for attorney websites.

Attorney Advertising Notice: information contained on this web site is considered attorney advertising. The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide general information only and not legal advice. You should consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of sending an email to this website or viewing information from this website do not create an attorney-client relationship. The listing of verdicts, settlements, and other case results is not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims.

Hector Tamayo, Licensed Attorney is California – #243621