The MenkenFireLaw website and newsletter (collectively, the “Site”) is published by David Menken, an attorney with the law firm Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP. David Menken is solely responsible for the contents on the Site. “We” in this Privacy Policy refers exclusively to David Menken.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read the following Privacy Policy to understand how your personal information will be treated as you access and use the Site. When you access and use the Site, you consent to the use of your personal information in the manner specified in this Privacy Policy. This policy may change periodically, so please check back from time to time. The date of the last update to this Privacy Policy is June 1, 2020.
This policy will explain:
The information we collect from you and how we use that information
How we protect your information
Questions about the Privacy Policy
1. The information we collect from you and how we use that information
We do not collect any personally identifiable information from you unless you voluntarily choose to submit or otherwise disclose such information to us. We will not sell, trade, or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties. We will only use your information to respond to your request for information. If you wish to change any information submitted to us, or if you wish to opt-out of our mailing list, please do so by emailing info@menkenfirelaw.com.
We do not direct the Site to children under thirteen (13) years of age. Individuals under eighteen (18) should consult with their parent or guardian about the use of the Site.
We are not obligated to monitor the Site or its use, or to retain the content of any user session; however, we reserve the right at all times to monitor, review, retain, and/or disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to cooperate with law enforcement and other authorities in investigating a claim of illegal activity. We may use IP addresses to identify a user when we feel it is necessary to protect our service, web site, clients, potential clients, or others.
Except as otherwise expressly discussed in this Privacy Policy, this policy only addresses the use and disclosure of information we collect from you. To the extent that you disclose personal information to other websites, you are subject to the privacy customs and policies of those other sites. We encourage you to ask questions before you disclose any personal information.
2. How we protect your information
No data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% safe. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or any information provided online, and you do so at your own risk. We will not be liable for disclosures of your personal information due to errors in transmission or unauthorized acts of third parties. Once we receive your transmission, we will do our best to ensure its security on our systems by making reasonable efforts to protect the information.
Any information provided to us is treated with care and discretion. We will take a proactive approach to ensure the information is kept private and is not misused.
3. Questions about the Privacy Policy
Privacy and security are important to us all. We pursue a full-disclosure approach to responsibly care for the information you have entrusted with us, and we depend on information sharing as our principal means to best serve you. We are committed to building a trusting relationship with you, and we will continually monitor feedback and seek to improve our services to meet your needs. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of the Site, or if you would like to provide comments, please send us an e-mail, to info@menkenfirelaw.com. You may also contact us by telephone at 914-629-0249 or by regular mail at:
David A. Menken, Esq.
Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP
733 Yonkers Avenue
Yonkers NY 10704
