Privacy Policy
Davis & Harman LLP (hereinafter referred to as “D&H,” “us,” “we,” “our,” or “Firm”) have created this Privacy Policy to describe, among other things, the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and how you can access your information. Generally, D&H may respond to direct inquiries from site visitors, but does not otherwise use information collected from visitors to our site for marketing or recruiting purposes, and does not provide or sell such information to third parties. Depending on how you interact with this website (the “Website”), we may collect information from you.
This Privacy Policy is integrated into our Terms & Conditions of Use (“Terms & Conditions”).
By using our Website and providing us with your information (defined below), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions referenced below and to the updates to these policies posted here from time to time.
I. INFORMATION WE MAY RECEIVE ABOUT YOU
We may collect the following categories of information about you which are described in more detail below: (A) information you provide to us and (B) information we may automatically collect. All of the information listed in (A)-(B) above is detailed below and hereinafter referred to as “Information.”
A. Information You Provide to Us
You may provide us with Information, including, without limitation:
- Communications with us, preferences, and other Information you provide to us, such as any messages and other Information that you share with us when you contact us directly;
- Individual identifiers such as name, company name, contact information such as current and previous mailing address, zip code, phone number, job title, and company email address;
- Employment background including resume, educational background, skills and job preferences, reference information; and
- Additional Information as otherwise described to you at the point of collection or pursuant to your consent.
B. Information We May Automatically Collect About You
Our Website may automatically collect the following categories of usage and technical Information about you. This Information is used by D&H for the operation of the Website, to maintain quality of the Website, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Website. This Information may include:
- IP address, which is the number associated with the service through which you access the Internet, like your ISP (Internet service provider);
- Date and time of your visit or use of our Website;
- Type of computer, web browsers, search engine used, operating system, or platform you use;
- Data identifying the web pages you visited prior to visiting our website or use of our Website;
- Activity within the website, which is aggregated with other information; and
- Mobile device information, including the type of device you use, and operating system version.
II. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
A. Use and Purpose of Processing Your Information
We use and process your Information for purposes that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- To provide you with the Website and information you request;
- Date and time of your visit or use of our Website;
- To respond to your inquiries and questions;
- To process your employment application if you submit an application to our Firm;
- Comply with our Terms & Conditions;
- Analytics for business purposes;
- Comply with any applicable laws and regulations and respond to lawful requests; and/or
- For any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your Information and/or pursuant to your consent.
We may also use Information that has been de-identified and/or aggregated for purposes not otherwise listed above.
B. Sharing Your Information
We may share your Information as set forth in the Privacy Policy and in the following circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your Information with third-party service providers that perform certain functions or services on our behalf for the purposes of providing and managing the Website (such as to host the Website, perform analyses, provide customer service, or send communications for us). These third-party service providers are authorized to use your Information only as necessary to provide these services to us and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of that personal information. They are restricted from using, selling, distributing, or altering this in any way other than to provide the requested services to us. In some instances, we may aggregate Information we collect so third parties do not have access to your identifiable Information to identify you individually.
- Disclosure of Information for Legal and Administrative Reasons. We may disclose your Information without notice: (i) when required by law or to comply with a court order, subpoena, search warrant, or other legal process; (ii) to cooperate or undertake an internal or external investigation or audit; (iii) to comply with legal, regulatory or administrative requirements of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, requests from the governmental agency authorities to view your Information); (iv) to protect and defend the rights, property or safety of us, and any of our officers, directors, employees, attorneys, agents, contractors and partners, and the Website users; (v) to enforce or apply our Terms & Conditions; and (vi) to verify the identity of the user of our Website.
- Online Communications. Any Information you submit in a public forum (e.g., a blog or social network) may be read, collected, or used by us and other participants, and could be used to personalize your experience. You are responsible for the Information you choose to submit in these instances. We may also decide to allow users to participate in promotions, surveys, or provide us with information regarding their experience. Participation in these programs is completely voluntary.
- With Your Consent. We may share Information if you have provided us with your consent to do so.
III. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our Website may contain links to other websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us.
This Privacy Policy only applies to Information collected by our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy and security practices of those other websites or the Information they may collect (which may include IP Address). You should contact such third parties directly to determine their respective privacy policies. Links to any other websites or content do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by us of the linked website, Social Media Platform, and/or content.
IV. INFORMATION SECURITY
We use commercially reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical security measures to provide our Website and safeguard your Information.
V. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your Information for as long as needed to provide the Website, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. In accordance with our routine record keeping, we may delete certain records that contain Information you have submitted to us. We are under no obligation to store such Information indefinitely and disclaim any liability arising out of, or related to, the destruction of such Information.
VI. YOUR CHOICES
- Marketing Communications. By providing us with your email address, you expressly consent and agree to receive email communications initiated by us, which include, without limitation: emails about our services, Firm news, and events. If you do not want to receive such emails from us, you may notify us of your preference by responding to any such email.
VII. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF DATA STORAGE AND PROCESSING
Our Website is targeted to individuals located in the United States. As such, the Website collects Information and process and store that Information in databases located in the United States. If you are visiting the Website from a country outside the United States, you should be aware that you may transfer personally identifiable Information about yourself to the United States, and that the data protection laws of the United States may not be as comprehensive as those in your own country. By visiting the Website and sending us any personally identifiable Information you consent to the transfer of such personally identifiable Information to the United States.
VIII. CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
The Website is intended only for users over the age of sixteen (16). If we become aware that a user is under sixteen (16) (or a higher age threshold where applicable) and has provided us with their Information, we will take steps to comply with any applicable legal requirement to remove such Information. Contact us if you believe that we have mistakenly or unintentionally collected Information from a child under the age of sixteen (16).
IX. DIFFICULTY ACCESSING OUR PRIVACY POLIC
Individuals with disabilities who are unable to usefully access our Privacy Policy online may contact us to inquire how they can obtain a copy of our policy in another, more easily readable format.
X. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to change, modify, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our products and service offerings, accommodate new technologies, regulatory requirements, or other purposes. If we modify our Privacy Policy, we will update the “Effective Date,” and such changes will be effective upon posting. It is your obligation to check our current Privacy Policy for any changes.
XI. HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the Information we have collected about you, please contact us at the following:
Write us:
Davis & Harman LLP
The Willard
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004
The Willard
1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20004
Call us:
202-347-2230
