Effective date: November 26, 2025
Zierenberg Group (“Zierenberg Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a law firm based in Puerto Rico. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of the information you share with us, whether you are a current client, prospective client, website visitor, or other contact.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our legal services and our website [insert domain] (the “Website”).
By using our Website or otherwise providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Zierenberg Group is a Puerto Rico–based law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses. For purposes of data protection, Zierenberg Group is the controller of the personal information we collect through our Website and in the course of providing legal services.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Zierenberg Group LLC
Address: 7 Cll Tabonuco Suite 105-1743
Guaynabo, 00907, Puerto Rico
Email: info@zierenberggroup.com
Phone: 787-439-9925
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in several ways, including:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our Website
- Request a consultation or legal services
- Sign up for newsletters, updates, or events
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
This information may include:
- Name
- Contact information (email address, phone number, address)
- Employer, job title, and professional details
- Information related to your legal matter or inquiry
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring and exit pages
- Date and time of access
We partner with Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
This information is typically collected through cookies, logs, and similar technologies. See the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below for more information.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third parties, including:
- Referral sources (e.g., other law firms or professionals)
- Public records and publicly available sources
- Opposing counsel, courts, and regulatory bodies in the context of a matter
We treat such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable professional confidentiality standards.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services: To evaluate potential matters, provide legal advice, represent clients, and manage client relationships.
- Communications: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, send updates regarding ongoing matters, and communicate about our services.
- Business operations: To manage our Website, perform administrative tasks, maintain internal records, and improve our services.
- Marketing and informational purposes: To send newsletters, legal updates, invitations to events, or other information you may find useful, when permitted by applicable law and your preferences.
- Compliance and protection: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, enforce our rights, protect our firm, our clients, and others, and manage risk (including conflict checks and anti-fraud measures).
We will only use your personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or for compatible purposes that we reasonably consider related and permitted by law.
4. Attorney–Client Confidentiality and Privilege
As a law firm, we are subject to strict professional obligations regarding confidentiality:
- Information you provide to us in the context of seeking or receiving legal advice is generally protected by attorney–client confidentiality and, in many cases, attorney–client privilege, subject to applicable law and ethical rules.
- We handle client and matter information with a high level of care and restrict access internally to those who need it to perform their duties.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit our obligations under applicable rules of professional conduct, nor does it waive attorney–client privilege where it applies.
5. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)
To the extent required by applicable law, we may rely on different legal bases for processing your personal information, including:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., engagement for legal services)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our firm, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share personal information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website, managing our IT systems, processing payments, hosting data, or providing other support services, under confidentiality obligations.
- Co-counsel and experts: With co-counsel, consultants, experts, and other professionals engaged in connection with a legal matter.
- Courts and authorities: When necessary in the course of representing you, or when required by law, regulation, court order, or professional rules.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, restructuring, sale of assets, or similar corporate transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
- With your consent: In any other circumstance where you have requested or consented to the sharing.
We take care to share only the minimum information necessary to accomplish the relevant purpose.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Recognize your browser or device
- Understand how visitors use the Website
- Improve functionality and performance
You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately using the information in the Contact Us section.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide legal services
- Comply with our legal and ethical obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, the type of matter, and applicable laws and professional rules. When personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely destroy it.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or update of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of certain information, subject to legal and professional obligations
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, and certain information may be exempt from such requests under applicable law or ethical obligations.
11. 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 collected such information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly.
12. International Transfers
Zierenberg Group is based in Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States. If you access our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
We will take appropriate steps to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable legal requirements.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Zierenberg Group. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
14. No Attorney–Client Relationship Created by Website Use
Contacting us through the Website, email, or other electronic means does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information until an attorney–client relationship has been formally established.
Any information you submit prior to engagement may not be treated as privileged or confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law and ethical rules.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page and may provide additional notice as required by law.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Zierenberg Group LLC
Address: 7 Cll Tabonuco Suite 105-1743
Guaynabo, 00907, Puerto Rico
Email: info@zierenberggroup.com
Phone: 787-439-9925