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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2025
Last Updated: June 12, 2025

 
At Brody | Gapp LLP, a California-based law firm specializing in representing mortgage lending and related institutions, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information through our website, www.brodygapp.com, including any FAQ section and contact forms. “Personal Information” means information that identifies or can contact you. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
 

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy. We review this policy annually or as needed, with updates posted here and notified via email or site notice. For questions, contact admin@brodygapp.com or (949) 490-7950.
 

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Accessing our Site, including our FAQ on mortgage lender poaching cases, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such relationships require an engagement letter, conflict checks, and compliance with California Bar Association rules. To inquire about our legal services, contact admin@brodygapp.com.
 

2. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and case details submitted via contact forms or inquiries.

  • Usage Information: Automatically collected via cookies, including IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited (e.g., FAQ), and time spent on the Site.

  • Correspondence: Emails or calls related to inquiries or legal services.

  • Aggregate Information: Anonymized data (e.g., site traffic statistics) that cannot identify you.

    
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have such data, contact admin@brodygapp.com.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide legal services (e.g., poaching case consultations).

  • Improve our Site, including the FAQ section’s usability.

  • Send newsletters about our expertise (with consent).

  • Conduct analytics to understand Site usage.

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders).

  • Protect our Site and clients, aligning with our focus on safeguarding confidential data.

    
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use:

Essential Cookies: For Site functionality (e.g., navigation, FAQ).
Analytics Cookies: For performance tracking (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: To remember preferences (e.g., language).
    
We do not use marketing cookies. You can manage cookies via browser settings to disable non-essential cookies (note: this may impair Site functionality).
    
See Google Analytics’ privacy notice at google.com/analytics.
 

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors including our hosting provider, Google Analytics (analytics), or email platforms (e.g., Microsoft, Constant Contact and similar), bound by contracts to protect your data.

  • Legal Authorities: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or legal processes.

  • Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions, with notice to you.

  • Safety: To protect our Site, clients, or public from fraud or threats.


6. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption (SSL/TLS) and secure Wix servers, to protect your data. Given our expertise in trade secret protection, we prioritize security but cannot guarantee absolute protection. We will notify you of any data breaches as required by law.
 

7. Data Retention

We retain:

  • Contact form data until inquiries are resolved or for client management (up to 7 years for legal records).

  • Usage data for up to 2 years for analytics.

  • Data as required by law.


Request deletion via admin@brodygapp.com.​
 

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external resources (e.g., legal blogs). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

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9. Your California Privacy Rights

Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

  • Know: What personal information we collect, use, or share.

  • Delete: Request deletion of your data (with exceptions, e.g., legal records).

  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of data sales/sharing via the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

  • Correct: Correct inaccurate data.

  • Limit: Limit use of sensitive data (e.g., financial details from inquiries).

    
Submit a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) via:​
   Email: admin@brodygapp.com
   Phone: (949) 490-7950
   
We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days, extendable by 45 days with notice.

Shine the Light Law: We do not share data for direct marketing. Request sharing details at admin@brodygapp.com.

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10. International Users

Our Site is hosted in the U.S. by Wix. Data from outside the U.S. (e.g., EU clients) may be transferred to the U.S., where privacy laws differ. For GDPR compliance, we offer safeguards like explicit cookie consent.
Contact us for details. ​

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11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or DSARs:
   Email: admin@brodygapp.com
   Phone: (949) 490-7950
   Mail: 2102 Business Center Dr, Suite 2047, Irvine, CA  92612
 

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