Privacy Policy

1.1 Personal Identification Information

• Full legal name, business name, and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Government-issued identification documents when required for filing purposes
• Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax filing services only
• Digital signatures and authorization documents

1.2 Intellectual Property Information

• Trademark descriptions, specimens, and supporting documentation
• Patent specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
• Copyright materials, creative works, and authorship records
• Business formation details and corporate records

1.3 Financial Information

• Payment card details (processed securely through encrypted payment gateways)
• Billing address and invoice records
• We do NOT store full credit card numbers on our servers

1.4 Communications

• Emails, messages, and correspondence related to your matter
• Consultation notes and case-related communications
• Records of phone calls when legally required or with consent

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide Trademark Registration, Patent Filing, Copyright Registration, WIPO Filing, Tax Filing, and Business Registration Services
• To communicate updates regarding your filings, deadlines, and case status
• To process payments and issue invoices and receipts
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
• To improve our services, website, and client experience
• To send you service-related notifications and, with your consent, marketing communications
• To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and misuse of our services

McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Government Agencies & Regulatory Bodies

We submit your information to relevant authorities such as the USPTO, U.S. Copyright Office, WIPO, IRS, and state business registration offices solely as required to render the services you engaged us to perform. This disclosure is made on your behalf and with your authorization.

3.2 Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, secure document storage, IT services) who are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to support our operations.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, subpoena, or other governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of all or a portion of our business, client information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

All information you provide to McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group in connection with your legal matter is treated as strictly confidential. We maintain professional confidentiality standards consistent with applicable legal and ethical rules governing law firm operations. Client files are retained securely and are not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Password-protected and access-controlled document management systems
• Regular security assessments and staff training
• Secure disposal of physical and electronic records no longer needed

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain your personal and case-related information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements. Typically, client files are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years following the conclusion of a matter, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve our online services. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, certain features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled. We do not sell data collected through cookies to third parties.

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• McAllen Intellectual Property Law Group
• Privacy Compliance Officer
• Email: info@mcalleniplawgroup.com
• Website: www.mcalleniplaw.com

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.