Privacy Policy

  Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: April 13, 2026

We recognize that you may be concerned about our use and disclosure of your personal information. Your privacy is very important to us, and the following will inform you of the information that we, Josephson Dunlap LLP, may collect from you, and how it is used. By using our website, www.mybackwages.com, you are accepting the practices described in this policy.

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1. INFORMATION COLLECTION

**Non-Personal Information**

We may collect non-personal information, such as:

  • Domain name and IP address
  • Type of Internet browser you are using
  • Operating system
  • Pages accessed on our website
  • Referring website (what brought you to our site)

This information reveals nothing personal about you other than the IP address from which you have accessed our site.

**Personal Information**

If you voluntarily communicate with us regarding our website or services, we will collect any personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide
**Job Applicant Information**

If you apply for a position at Josephson Dunlap LLP through our career portal, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Years of litigation experience
  • Motivation statement (optional)
  • Resume/CV file
**Contact & Marketing**

We may contact you via email to tell you about specials, new products or services, changes to this privacy policy, or other relevant information. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.

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2. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process your personal information based on:

  • **Your consent** - Information you voluntarily provide through forms and applications
  • **Legitimate business interests** - Improving our services, analytics, site functionality
  • **Legal obligations** - When required to disclose by law or legal process
  • **Performance of services** - Processing job applications, providing customer support
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3. INFORMATION USE

We use the collected information primarily for:

  • Providing, maintaining, evaluating, and improving our services and website
  • Fulfilling requests for information
  • Providing customer support
  • Processing job applications (if you are a candidate)
  • Sending you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Complying with legal obligations

We will not sell or otherwise provide the information we collect to outside third parties for the purpose of direct or indirect mass email marketing or commercial purposes.

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4. DATA RETENTION

  • **General Website Visitors:** Until you request deletion or for up to 3 years of inactivity
  • **Job Applicants (Hired):** Per employment and legal record-keeping requirements (typically 3-7 years)
  • **Job Applicants (Not Hired):** 12 months, then permanently deleted unless you grant permission for future consideration
  • **Email Marketing Subscribers:** Until you unsubscribe
  • **Analytics Data:** Up to 38 months

If you wish to request deletion of your data, please contact us at info@mybackwages.com or call (888) 992-2990.

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5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We use the following third-party service providers to process your data. These providers have data processing agreements in place to protect your information and comply with applicable privacy laws:

  • Zapier - Automates form submission processing and email notifications
  • Microsoft SharePoint - Secure storage of job applicant resumes
  • Email Services - Sending transactional and marketing emails

These third parties may process data on our behalf but are prohibited from using your information for their own marketing purposes.

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6. SECURITY

We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it.

**Encryption:** If we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data or personal documents), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon (🔒) at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for "https://" at the beginning of the web page URL.

**Offline Protection:** We also protect your information offline. Only employees who need access to personal information to perform a specific job (for example, processing applications or providing customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment with restricted access.

**Important Note:** While we implement security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

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7. COOKIES & TRACKING

**What Are Cookies?**

A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor's hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site.

**How We Use Cookies:**
  • To identify you and remember your preferences
  • To track and target the interests of our users to enhance your experience
  • To analyze site usage and performance
  • For marketing and retargeting purposes (with your consent)
**Cookie Consent (GDPR/CCPA):**

Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality. Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) require your explicit consent. You may:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Delete cookies in your browser settings
  • Visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more information

Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site unless you voluntarily provide that information.

**Do Not Track:** We do not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals at this time. However, you may control cookie usage through your browser settings.

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8. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE

**What We Do NOT Share:**

We will not sell or otherwise provide your information to outside third parties for marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes.

**When We MAY Disclose Information:**

We will disclose personal information and/or an IP address when:

  • Required by law or legal process (subpoena, court order, law enforcement request)
  • In good-faith belief that such action is necessary to cooperate with investigations of unlawful activities
  • To protect and defend the rights or property of our website and related properties
  • To identify persons who may be violating the law, the rights of third parties, or otherwise misusing our website
  • As required by employment, labor, or wage-hour laws

**Your Responsibility:** Please keep in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online, for example through email, discussion boards, social media, or elsewhere — that information can be collected and used by others. If you post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your personal information.

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9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • **Right to Access:** You have the right to request what personal data we hold about you
  • **Right to Correction:** You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • **Right to Erasure:** You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • **Right to Portability:** You may request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
  • **Right to Withdraw Consent:** You may withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
  • **Right to Opt-Out:** You may opt out of direct marketing and non-essential cookies

**To Exercise These Rights:**
Contact us at:

We will respond to requests within 30 days. Some requests may require verification of your identity.

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10. JOB APPLICANT DATA POLICY

**For Individuals Who Apply for Positions at Josephson Dunlap LLP:**

  • Purpose: Resumes and applications are collected solely for evaluating job candidacy
  • Retention: Successful candidates' records are retained per employment law requirements (typically 3-7 years). Unsuccessful applicants' records are retained for 12 months for potential future opportunities, then permanently deleted
  • Data Sharing: Applicant information is shared only with authorized hiring personnel and is not shared with external recruiters or third parties without your consent
  • Your Rights: You may request access to your application data, correction of inaccurate information, or deletion of your data by contacting info@mybackwages.com
  • Data Security: Job applications are transmitted securely and stored in restricted-access systems
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11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA)

This website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you are aware of any child under 13 providing us with information, please contact info@mybackwages.com.

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12. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

This Website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

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13. SURVEYS

From time-to-time our site may request information via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys is completely voluntary and you may choose whether or not to participate and therefore disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and mailing address) and demographic information (such as zip code, age). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

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14. MOBILE INFORMATION AND MESSAGING POLICY

**Text Message Communications:**

If you opt in to receive text messages from Josephson Dunlap LLP:

  • No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes
  • Message frequency varies per user
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Text HELP to 713-352-1100 for help
  • Text STOP to 713-352-1100 to cancel

All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

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15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether your information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to delete personal information collected
  • Right to opt-out of the "sale" or sharing of your information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise CCPA rights, contact: info@mybackwages.com

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16. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, UK, or EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

To exercise GDPR rights or lodge a complaint, contact: info@mybackwages.com

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17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this page frequently to remain up-to-date with the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.

When we make changes to our Privacy Policy, we will:

  • Post those changes on this page
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email of material changes (if applicable)

Your continued use of this website following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.

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18. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or feel that we are not abiding by it, you should contact us immediately:

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

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**CONSENT**

By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as specified in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use this website.