1. Introduction
BlockchainCA.group ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our legal services.
As a law firm specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency recovery, we are bound by both privacy laws and attorney-client privilege, providing you with the highest level of confidentiality protection.
2. Attorney-Client Privilege
🔒 Confidentiality Protection
Once an attorney-client relationship is established through a written agreement, all communications between you and BlockchainCA.group are protected by attorney-client privilege. This means:
- Your communications are strictly confidential
- We cannot disclose your information without your consent
- Privilege extends to all case-related information
- Protection continues indefinitely, even after representation ends
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Case Information: Details about cryptocurrency theft, transaction data, evidence
- Financial Information: Loss amounts, wallet addresses, transaction histories
- Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, meeting notes, documents
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information
3.2 Website Usage Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website information
- Device and operating system information
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Legal Representation: Providing legal services and case management
- Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing updates
- Case Investigation: Conducting blockchain forensics and asset tracing
- Legal Proceedings: Filing court documents and coordinating with law enforcement
- Service Improvement: Enhancing our legal services and website functionality
- Compliance: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Limited Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize disclosure
- Legal Proceedings: As necessary for your legal representation
- Law Enforcement: When cooperating with criminal investigations (with your consent)
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in case work (under confidentiality agreements)
- Legal Requirement: When required by court order or applicable law
5.2 Third-Party Service Providers
We work with select third-party providers for:
- Blockchain forensics and analysis
- Secure document storage and management
- Communication and collaboration tools
- Website hosting and security services
All third-party providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and security requirements.
6. Data Security
🛡️ Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: End-to-end encryption for all communications
- Secure Storage: Encrypted databases and secure servers
- Access Controls: Restricted access on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all employees
- Incident Response: Procedures for handling potential security breaches
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for the following periods:
- Active Cases: Throughout the duration of legal representation
- Closed Cases: Minimum of 7 years after case closure (as required by legal ethics rules)
- Website Data: 2 years for analytics and improvement purposes
- Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or opt-out
Attorney-client privileged information is retained indefinitely to protect ongoing privilege.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Portability: Request transfer of your information
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing
Note: Some rights may be limited by attorney-client privilege and legal ethics requirements.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 Types of Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
9.2 Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last Modified" date
- Notify active clients of material changes
- Obtain consent for changes that materially affect your rights
14. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights
14.1 California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know about personal information collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
14.2 European Union Residents (GDPR)
EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access to personal data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.
Last updated: January 1, 2025