Effective Date: Oct. 1, 2021
Last Updated: April 4, 2026
The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us through this website, www.gorianlegaldefense.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through the website, how we use it, when we may share it, and what choices you may have regarding your information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information collected automatically when you use the website.
Information You Provide to Us
If you contact us through this website, by email, by phone, or through our contact form, we may collect information such as your name, phone number, email address, city or county, the details you choose to share about your legal matter, and any other information or documents you submit to us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal or device-related information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, date and time of access, and general usage information. We may collect this information through server logs, cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies used to help us operate, maintain, and improve the website.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to respond to inquiries, communicate with prospective clients, evaluate whether we may be able to assist with a matter, schedule consultations, operate and improve the website, maintain website security, troubleshoot technical issues, comply with legal obligations, and protect our legal rights.
We may also use website usage information in aggregate form to understand how visitors interact with the website and to improve site performance, content, and user experience.
No Attorney-Client Relationship Through This Website
Submitting information through this website, sending us an email, leaving a voicemail, or contacting us through an online form does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after the Firm has agreed to represent you and any required engagement terms have been completed.
Because no attorney-client relationship is created solely by website contact, you should avoid sending highly sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information through the website or by email unless and until the Firm has confirmed that it represents you in the matter.
How We May Share Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information in limited circumstances, including with website hosting providers, technical support vendors, analytics providers, contact form plugins, intake form-processing services, spam-filtering tools, security providers, or other service providers that help us operate the website or communicate with visitors, provided they are acting on our behalf and for legitimate business purposes.
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website and communicate with visitors, such as website hosting providers, contact form processors, analytics providers, spam-filtering tools, and technical support vendors.
We do not sell your personal information for money. However, some third-party website tools may collect or receive information in a way that could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain California privacy laws.
We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Firm, our users, or others.
If the Firm undergoes a business transition such as a sale, merger, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
Cookies and Analytics
We may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and how visitors use the site. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites.
The website may also include embedded third-party content, such as Google Maps, which may collect information in accordance with the third party’s own privacy practices.
Depending on the tools used on the website, third parties such as analytics or security providers may also collect certain information through cookies or similar technologies. You may be able to limit cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect some website functionality.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, meeting legal or ethical obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under California privacy laws, depending on how those laws apply to the Firm and the information involved.
Subject to applicable law and any available exceptions, California residents may have the right to request information about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, sell, or share; request access to personal information; request correction of inaccurate personal information; request deletion of certain personal information; opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information; and not be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.
The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian does not sell personal information for money.
However, this website may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics, embedded maps, online scheduling tools, contact forms, hosting services, security tools, or similar website technologies. These tools may collect or receive information such as your IP address, device information, browser information, pages visited, approximate location, referral source, and interactions with the website.
Some California privacy laws define “sharing” broadly, including certain disclosures of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or analytics purposes. To the extent any website tool is considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under applicable California law, California residents may have the right to opt out.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. You may also use available privacy controls, browser privacy settings, or third-party opt-out tools to limit certain tracking technologies. If The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian later adds advertising pixels, remarketing tools, or other tracking technologies that trigger additional opt-out requirements, this policy should be updated accordingly.
To submit a privacy-related request, you may contact us using the contact information listed below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Please note that some information may be exempt from access, correction, deletion, or similar requests where retention or use is necessary for legal representation, legal claims, ethical obligations, security, fraud prevention, record keeping, compliance, or other purposes permitted by law.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 through this website. If we learn that such information has been submitted to us through the website, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as appropriate.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date or last updated date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:
The Law Office of H. Charles Gorian
Attn: Privacy Officer
29995 Technology Drive, Suite 204
Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: (951) 395-0511
Email: chuck@gorianlegaldefense.com