Introduction to Our Cookie Policy
Here at Zhivago Law, we are always striving to build trust and confidence with all whom we come in contact via our website. As a family law firm that seeks to help spouses and parents navigate the most important transitions of their lives, we value privacy and are mindful of your personal information. For that reason, the following is a Cookie Policy that details how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on this website, the type of data these technologies collect, and how you can manage your cookie preferences on this site. Knowing how we use cookies can help you make decisions on how you interact with our site so that you can start off on the right foot on your legal journey.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are little files placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, etc., by an Internet website when you visit the site. They are used extensively by websites to make sure they operate properly, remember your preferences, gather information about how a site is used, and provide you with relevant information. Cookies cannot read anything on your hard drive or perform programs. However, they can store some information, which allows websites to recognize your particular computer each time you visit. The cookies serve essentially as an identifying label that tells the site some specifics about you.
How Zhivago Law Uses Cookies
Zhivago Law employs cookies on our site for a number of important reasons. They help us keep our site running smoothly, optimize your experience on the site, and help us understand how website visitors are interacting with the content. Traffic and other site usage patterns help us to improve our service and to make sure that our website is a useful, functioning asset for people who are investigating divorce, custody, and other family law issues. Our use of cookies is in line with our client care commitment: your experience on our site is as secure, intuitive, and meaningful to you as possible.
The Different Types of Cookies We Use
We use first-party and third-party cookies on the Zhivago Law website. These cookies include the following:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Cookies that are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, including page navigation and accessing secure areas of the website. Without these required cookies, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Cookies used to register and report information about website usage and visitor behavior on an anonymous basis so that we can monitor and improve the performance of our website. We use third-party tools to obtain this data, such as Google Analytics, so we can see how well the site is performing, which pages are popular, what paths visitors take, and where there are opportunities to improve performance.
- Functional Cookies: Cookies that enable the website to remember choices a user has previously made (e.g., preference with respect to language or text size) and deliver enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: While we do not place third-party advertising on this website, we may use cookies to help us measure the effectiveness of third-party outreach campaigns (e.g., Google Ads), in an effort to ensure that our programs reach those who will benefit most from them.
Specific Cookies Currently in Use
In the spirit of full disclosure, here are the cookies that might be set when you visit the Zhivago Law website:
- _ga, _gid, _gat – Google Analytics cookies to distinguish users, collect traffic data, and control request rate, enabling us to review software performance and user usage statistics.
- cookieConsent – This cookie is used to record your cookie preferences (if any) for the zhivagolaw.ca site so that the cookie banner is not displayed multiple times after you have made a choice.
- PHPSESSID – This cookie is used to maintain your session on the site and ensure your client login prevails between pages.
Note that these cookies may vary as we update our website or employ new technologies to enhance your experience. We will make every effort to keep this policy up to date with how cookies are currently used.
The Benefits of Cookies
Cookies help improve your experience on Zhivago Law in several ways. As an example, certain cookies help the site remember settings such as language and accessibility so you are not required to enter information more than one time. Performance cookies help us understand which resources are being found to be helpful; this allows us to adjust the content of our website to serve the likely needs of someone faced with divorce, custody issues, or property separation. Since we understand how people are using the site, we can improve navigation, speed, and other aspects of the website that are important in making it easier for you to find relevant information and support.
How to Manage and Control Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner is displayed which affords the opportunity to accept or refuse all non-necessary cookies. Alternatively, you may refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, and/or notify yourself when cookies are sent using your browser settings. Most internet browsers provide instructions on how to do this in their privacy or help menu. Restricting certain cookies may result in a diminished browsing experience and hinder access to certain functionality of our website.
Third Party Cookies and Embedded Content
Some pages on the Zhivago Law website may contain embedded content from a trusted third party source, such as a legal news feed, map, or video. Such third party services may place their own cookies on your browser to personalize your experience, or to gather information on usage which will allow them to streamline their service. We do not control, but carefully select who we partner with, and always work towards ensuring your privacy. Please check the cookie policy of any third party services you use via this website.
Data Protection and Privacy
At Zhivago Law, we are committed to protecting your privacy and data security. Cookies are used on this site only to capture trends with web analytics software, which is anonymous aggregated information. Cookies are not used on this site in a way that would result in personal information being used to identify you, except where an individual voluntarily provides personal information through the completion of contact forms or consultation requests. Trends captured are aggregate and anonymous. We do not store any information captured through the use of cookies and other technologies beyond that necessary to protect against fraud; in these technical terms, they are used for valid business purposes permitted by applicable law, although aggregated and anonymized data is used to refine our services. Security measures are in place to protect all information captured, stored, and/or transferred by or with the use of these cookies and other technical means.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information collected via our website and/or cookies. If you have questions related to our use of your data, or if you wish to exercise any privacy rights in connection with your data, you can communicate directly with us and we will make every effort to address promptly and transparently in a manner that’s consistent with our values, namely compassion and communication.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
In light of changes in legal requirements, and in accordance with changes in our practices, we may elect to revise our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post any revisions to this page, along with the date the revisions were made. We recommend that you check back here to ensure you are up-to-date with how we use cookies and protect your information. For more details, you may also review our Privacy Policy.
Contacting Us About Cookies and Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our Cookie Policy and privacy practices, please contact Zhivago Law directly. We do not have automated answering systems here at Zhivago Law; we are hands-on and personally respond to all queries. All queries are taken seriously and responded to in strict confidence. You may contact us via telephone at (480) 612-3058, via fax at 1-623-551-3891, or you can reach us at one of our offices located in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Union Hills Corp. Center:
- Phoenix Office: 1934 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 120-482, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Scottsdale Office: Kierland Suites, 6424 Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Union Hills Corp. Center: 18444 N 25th Ave., Suite 420, Phoenix, AZ 85023
Call today for a personal consultation and learn how Zhivago Law can help you to find your voice and live your new beginning. You may also reach out via our Contact Zhivago Law page.
How Cookie Practices Apply to Our Values
Our cookies and data privacy approach follows the same motto we bring to all areas of our legal practice: respect, transparency, and individual service. As we listen to our clients, learn their circumstances, and understand how best to tailor our services to the client’s specific situation, we also work to provide a website experience that is safe, secure, and tailored just for you. We do not employ cookies to track your movement on the web or share or sell the information we collect via email or any other means with third parties. Every available option we choose regarding technology, we do with you in mind while you go through difficult family law issues. We also empower you with tools to make informed choices about your privacy on the web.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Concerning Cookies
- Q: Can cookies be used to personally identify me?
A: No. The cookies used by Zhivago Law do not contain personally identifiable information unless personally identifying information was voluntarily supplied by you through a form on this site (such as a contact form). Most cookies only contain aggregated, anonymous data. Zhivago Law uses cookies to offer you the ability to customize your visit to our website. - Q: Do I have to accept cookies to use the site?
A: Strictly necessary cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, but you can reject the non-necessary cookies. Certain features and parts of the site may not work properly should they be rejected. - Q: How long will cookies stay on my computer?
A: The duration of cookies depends on the cookie category. Session cookies expire when you quit your browser while persistent cookies stay until they expire (persistent cookies have expiration times set) or until you remove them manually. - Q: How do I remove cookies?
A: You have the option to remove cookies in your browser settings at any point in time. Most browsers allow for instructions on how to view, manage, and delete cookies.
Links to Other Websites
From time to time, the Zhivago Law blog may offer links or references to sites that are not operated by us. Zhivago Law is not responsible for the privacy or cookie policies of those external sites. We recommend that you read the external site’s cookie and privacy policies, especially if you are disclosing any personal information to them or using their interactive tools.
Legal Disclaimer
Use of the Zhivago Law website shall not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Information collected through cookies shall be used for the purposes of enhancing your individual experience and facilitating our services. Legal advice and assistance shall only be provided by a written attorney-client agreement. We do not keep sensitive personal data through cookies. If you need a lawyer, contact us directly and schedule a consultation with Kerrie Droban.
Conclusion: Your Privacy is Important to Us
With Zhivago Law, know that every element of your interaction with us – in the physical world or online – is underpinned by a spirit of respect, thoughtfulness, and openness. This Cookie Policy exemplifies our continued commitment to protecting your privacy as we continue to offer you greater flexibility and convenience in your use of the website and to maintain its high-quality, user-friendly design and functionality. Whether you are interested in gathering information surrounding divorce and custody matters or property division or are ready to arrange for a one-on-one consultation, know that when it comes to your privacy, it is always safeguarded with Zhivago Law, and we thank you for allowing us to walk together through this significant time in your life.