Privacy Policy & Mobile Terms

1. Introduction

The Law Office of Ali Parvand ("we," "us," "our," or the "Firm") is a California law firm located at 459 West Broadway Ste 7, Glendale, CA 91204. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (parvandlaw.com) and the individuals who contact us regarding our legal services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us through our forms, or communicate with us by phone, email, or text message. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described below.

Attorney–Client Privilege: Communications between you and the Firm regarding legal representation are subject to attorney–client privilege and California Rules of Professional Conduct. Submitting information through this website does not, by itself, create an attorney–client relationship.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact information: name, email address, mailing address, and telephone number.
Case information: details you voluntarily share about your legal matter, such as immigration status, country of origin, and case history.
Document uploads: documents and files you submit through our intake or document-upload portals.
Appointment data: information you provide when booking a consultation, including preferred date, time, and topic.
Communication content: the content of emails, text messages, and contact-form submissions you send to us.

Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
General location data (such as city or region) derived from your IP address.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our legal services.
To schedule, confirm, and manage consultations and appointments.
To provide legal representation and related services to clients.
To send appointment reminders, case-status updates, and other service-related communications by email, phone, or text message (where you have opted in).
To comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations applicable to California-licensed attorneys.
To improve and secure our website, prevent fraud, and protect our rights and the rights of others.

4. Information Sharing & Non-Sharing

We treat your personal information as confidential. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Limited Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With your consent in Written, including where you authorize us to communicate with a family member, employer, or other party regarding your case.
With government agencies and courts as necessary to provide legal representation (for example, USCIS, the Department of State, the Immigration Court, or the Federal Courts).
With trusted service providers (such as our document-upload host, secure email providers, scheduling platforms, and SMS / messaging providers) who are bound by confidentiality obligations and are permitted to use your information only to perform services for the Firm.
When required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

Non-Sharing Clause for Text Messaging (Required by Mobile Carriers):

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the categories described above exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. These measures include encrypted transmission (HTTPS/TLS) for our website forms, restricted internal access, and secure storage of client files. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of the website.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), provides you with certain rights regarding your personal information. Subject to applicable exceptions (including those that protect attorney–client privileged information and attorney work product), you have the right to:

Know what personal information we have collected, used, and disclosed about you.
Delete personal information we have collected about you.
Correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. (Note: We do not sell your personal information.)
Limit the use of sensitive personal information.
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including U.S. government websites (such as USCIS, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice) and scheduling platforms (such as Calendly). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Mobile Terms & Conditions (SMS / 10DLC)

These Mobile Terms and Conditions apply to text messages (SMS / MMS) sent by or on behalf of the Law Office of Ali Parvand. By providing your mobile telephone number and opting in to receive text messages from us, you agree to the following terms.

Company Name

Law Office of Ali Parvand, a California law firm.

Program Description

After opting in to receive SMS notifications from the Law Office of Ali Parvand, you may receive messages including, but not limited to:

Appointment confirmations, reminders, and rescheduling notices.
Case-status updates and important deadline reminders.
Document requests and follow-up communications related to your matter.
Conversational responses from Firm staff to messages you initiate.

We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.

Consent (Opt-In)

You agree to receive text messages from the Law Office of Ali Parvand only after you provide your mobile number and expressly opt in — for example, by checking a consent box on a contact or intake form, by replying with a confirmation keyword, or by verbally consenting and providing your number to our office. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any service. Standard consultation and representation services are available regardless of whether you choose to receive text messages.

How to Opt Out

You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text STOP to the number from which you received our message. After you send STOP to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you wish to join again, simply opt in as you did the first time and we will resume sending SMS messages to you.

Example verbiage: If you wish to be removed from receiving future communications, you can opt out by texting STOP.

How to Get Help

If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can contact us directly at maparvand@aol.com or (818) 245-8470.

Carrier Disclosures

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency may vary. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
Supported carriers include all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and others. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy of Mobile Information (Non-Sharing)

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories of personal information described in this Privacy Policy exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read the rest of this Privacy Policy or contact us using the information below.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our Mobile Terms, or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Law Office of Ali Parvand

459 West Broadway, Ste 7

Glendale, CA 91204

Phone: (818) 245-8470

Email 1: maparvand@aol.com

Email 2: info@parvandlaw.com

Table of Contents