Last Updated: July 12, 2025
Heydasch Law PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at www.heydaschlaw.com (the "Site") to enhance user experience, ensure functionality, and analyze usage. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy applies to all visitors to our Site and complies with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant privacy regulations.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a tailored experience. Other tracking technologies, such as pixels or web beacons, may be used for similar purposes, such as analyzing user behavior or tracking site performance.
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable core Site functionality, such as navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. These cookies are necessary for the Site to operate and cannot be disabled. | Session (deleted when you close your browser) | Session ID cookies, authentication cookies |
| Analytics Cookies | Collect anonymized data on how users interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent, click behavior) to improve performance and user experience. | Up to 1 year | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) |
| Functional Cookies | Remember user preferences (e.g., language settings, cookie consent choices) to provide a personalized experience. | Up to 1 year | Cookie consent management cookies |
We do not use advertising cookies or share cookie data with third parties for direct marketing purposes. Any cookies, pixels, or web beacons placed by service providers or partners (e.g., analytics providers) are configured to collect only de-identified or anonymized data and do not reveal your identity.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Under GDPR, the legal basis for essential cookies is our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) in operating a functional and secure website. For non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, functional), we rely on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)). In the U.S., we process cookie data to support legitimate business operations or with your consent, as required by laws like the CCPA.
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
If you disable non-essential cookies, we will still use essential cookies to ensure the Site functions properly.
We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymized usage data. These providers may place cookies or similar technologies on your device, but we configure them to collect only de-identified data. We do not permit third parties to use cookies on our Site for advertising or to collect personally identifiable information without your consent. Third-party providers are subject to strict data protection agreements to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
Cookie data may be shared with:
We do not sell cookie data or share it for direct marketing purposes. Under CCPA, certain data-sharing activities may be considered a "sale," but we do not engage in such activities. If you are a California resident and submit a "do not sell" request, we will treat it as a request to disable non-essential cookies and delete related data, where applicable.
If cookie data includes personal information and is transferred from the EU, UK, or Switzerland to the U.S., we protect it using:
We comply with DPF Principles to ensure data protection. For more information, visit www.dataprivacyframework.gov.
You have rights regarding cookie-related data, including:
We may verify your identity before processing requests. Due to the anonymized nature of some cookie data, it may be impractical to match it to your identity, but we will use good faith efforts to process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
We use industry-standard safeguards to protect cookie data, including:
Third-party providers handling cookie data are required to maintain equivalent safeguards.
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under 13 without parental consent or from individuals under 16 for "sale" purposes without affirmative authorization. To opt out of such data collection, contact us as outlined in Section 9. For more information on COPPA, visit www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm.
We may update this Cookie Policy by posting an amended version on our Site. Please review it regularly to stay informed.
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights regarding cookies:
For unresolved complaints related to the Data Privacy Framework, contact us or visit www.insightsassociation.org for binding arbitration. EU, UK, or Swiss individuals may also contact their local data protection authority.
Note: This Cookie Policy is intended for and directed to residents of the United States, the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, and complies with applicable privacy regulations.