Introduction: Our Commitment and Your Privacy

This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to Ann O’Leary’s website located at https://annoleary.com/ (the “Website”). We strive to uphold your online trust and confidence in the use of our Website, services, and communications. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, retain, store, protect, and disclose your personal information. We share your concern for privacy. Privacy is an important value for Ann O’Leary and is one of the hallmarks by which Ann O’Leary has built its reputation as a trusted name in law. Whether you are a government agency or official, investor or corporate resident, non-profit association, student, or member of the press, you have the right to know how your data will be used. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of this Website, and any digital communications or interaction with Ann O’Leary’s practice.

Who We Are

Ann O’Leary is a Partner at Jenner & Block LLP and Co-chairs the Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation Practice. She is a national expert on strategic counsel, crisis management, and public policy. Our services are offered to government agencies, groups, non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals who come in contact with or seek advice from Ann O’Leary. All references to ‘we’, ‘our’, or ‘us’ in this policy refer to Ann O’Leary, her service practice, and her website. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected], phone (917) 346-9882, or mail at 150 E 58th St Fl 96 New York NY 10155.

What Personal Information We Collect

We gather information that is necessary to support our strategic, legal, and professional services, maintain website security, facilitate site functionality, and optimize user experience. The personal information gathered includes:

  • Work & Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number(s), mailing address when you provide this information via forms on our website or in connection with services provided to you or your organization.
  • Professional Profile Information: Organization, title, domain sector, and areas of interest when you request relevant advice or service through website forms.
  • Technical Information: Your IP address, the type of OS and browser software you use, device information, times accessed, and the referring URL address of the site you came from. This data is automatically collected through the use of cookies and analytics tools.
  • Records of communications and engagement with our office, including messages sent in response to our communications and via our contact forms.
  • Engagement and Service Data: Requests for services or professional assistance, events attended, and other activities on our website.
  • Other Information that you volunteer to us including survey data or inquiries.

We do not primarily collect personally identifiable information (“PII”) through our websites or communications except as set forth above. We only collect PII when you voluntarily provide it.

How We Gather Your Data

We collect information about you in a few different ways:

  • Directly: We collect information that you provide to us personally through forms on our website, an email to us, a phone call to the office, or when you participate in a webinar or event.
  • Automatically: Cookies and log file information via analytics are automatically collected as you view and interact with our website.
  • From Third Parties: We may also receive information from professional social networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn) or other online referral sources (such as a search engine, landing page, or a partner where you also do business with Ann O’Leary).
  • From Publicly Available Sources: For the purposes of due diligence or when it is relevant for the services we are providing to you, we may review information from public records or governmental/court sites.

What We Collect and Why We Use and Share It

Our use of your data is limited to valid and transparent objectives, which include:

  • Providing and administering strategic, legal, and consulting services.
  • Responding to requests, scheduling consultations, and facilitating client arrangements.
  • Personalizing and targeting our communications and content based on your areas of interest and professional needs.
  • Delivering newsletters, policy alerts, or invitations to events (if you choose to receive them).
  • Ensuring website security, functionality, and integrity.
  • Conducting research and analysis to improve services and benefit clients.
  • Meeting legal obligations and ensuring provider compliance with applicable laws.
  • Protecting the rights, property, or safety of Ann O’Leary, our clients, and other stakeholders.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies and other similar trackers on this website in order to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files which our site stores on your device. They can be used to:

  • Remember your settings and preferences
  • Enable us to analyze site traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Improve site performance and functionality
  • Communicate with you and protect against fraud

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or set up an alert to let you know that cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our site. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Analytics and Third-Party Tools

We use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics, though not limited to Google Analytics) to help us better understand users’ engagement with our site and improve our site based on that knowledge. Third-party analytics services use information collected in a way that can’t identify individual users, including:

  • The number of pages a user views
  • The length of time spent viewing a page
  • The URL of the pages a user visits
  • The user’s location (in the general vicinity or region, not specific locations)

A portion of this information is how we evaluate how well various pieces of content are performing, analyze what times users are looking at content, and know when we have technical problems, allowing us to make improvements accordingly. Third-party analytics service providers that we engage are obliged by their contracts with us to safely gather and safeguard your data and not use it for their own purposes.

How We Disclose Your Information

Ann O’Leary does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only in the following instances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors and consultants who help administer the Website, perform business analytics, manage the electronic communications we send you, or organize and host our events. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
  • Legal Obligations: In response to legal process, such as a court order or subpoena, governmental prescription drug monitoring programs (“PDMPs”) or other regulatory authority, or if these disclosures are otherwise required by law.
  • Ann O’Leary’s Professional Services: If you hire Ann O’Leary for professional services, we may share relevant information with Jenner & Block LLP or others in connection with performing services under contract with you or another customer or business associate.
  • Business Development: In the event of a sale, merger, restructuring, reorganization, assignment, or transfer of all or a portion of our business (including without limitation during a due diligence process), your information may be transferred on a case-per-case basis and remain subject to our continued protection of information privacy interests in this respect.
  • With Your Consent: In other situations where we notify you and obtain your explicit consent.

How We Safeguard Your Data

The safety of your personal information is important to us. We use various organizational, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted information storage
  • Staff and service provider access controls and authentication procedures
  • Regular audits and updates of our website and IT systems
  • Encrypted submission of your information via our website (e.g., using HTTPS)
  • Staff training in data privacy protocols

However, no computer system or transmission of information over the Internet can ever be completely secure. Therefore, in the unlikely event that despite our efforts, there is a security breach of our systems, we will inform affected individuals and authorities as legally required.

Data Retention Policy

We will only retain personal information as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, including providing you with any of our services, complying with legal or regulatory requirements, or protecting our legitimate interests. The period of retention may be affected by:

  • The type of information collected (e.g., contact detail, professional record)
  • The length of your engagement with us
  • Statutory or contractual requirements

When personal data is no longer needed, it will be deleted, anonymised, or destroyed in line with prevailing industry standards and applicable regulations, and will not be retained in identifiable form.

International Transfers

While Ann O’Leary’s practice is conducted in the United States, we may, in connection with such services, interact with clients and other organizations or service providers located in other jurisdictions. Your personal data may be transferred, stored, or otherwise processed outside of your country of residence, including in the United States, where data protection laws may provide varying degrees of protection. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that any such transfer of international data complies with relevant requirements and that your information is afforded adequate protection (for example, through contractual provisions and compliance with generally accepted data privacy frameworks).

Your Rights and Options

The following rights are available to you in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of Access – you have the right to obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right of Rectification – you can request rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you
  • Right of Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – request erasure of your personal data subject to market research and our legal and contractual obligations to retain some personal data
  • Right to Object – request the restriction or suppression of your personal data, such as where you don’t want us to use your data for market research or you object to direct marketing
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right of Data Portability – you can seek a copy of the data that you provided to us in a commonly used, structured, and machine-readable format

Ask us to provide a copy of your personal data through [email protected]. We will respond promptly and within the timeframe specified by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not designed for, nor directed towards, individuals under the age of 16. We do not intentionally gather personal information from minors. In the event that a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided personal information to us, we request that they contact us promptly at [email protected]. We will take appropriate measures to remove such information from our records.

Links to Other Websites and Services

Our site may contain links to other sites or the ability to independently browse resources not hosted on our servers (such as LinkedIn). This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected on Ann O’Leary’s website. We are not responsible for privacy practices associated with other sites, and you should always read the privacy policy of a site when you visit it.

Marketing and Communication Choices

If you signed up for our newsletter, registered for one of our events, or otherwise became known to us, we may send you information about policy developments, events, or services that we think may be of interest to you. You can opt out of these communications at any time using the unsubscribe information included in our emails or by contacting [email protected]. We respect your wishes and will not send you marketing communications without your consent.

Website Security and Response Plan

We implement measures intended to protect our website from unauthorized intrusions, loss of data, and cyber security attacks. Our practices include:

  • Regular vulnerability testing and security patching
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Monitoring for unusual activity and responding quickly to incidents
  • Procedures to secure backup data to avoid loss

If, despite our efforts, a security breach occurs which affects your information, systems, or data, we will make reasonable efforts to provide you notice and notify law enforcement authorities if required by applicable law and take immediate action to reduce risk.

Accessibility and Inclusion

Ann O’Leary is committed to making its privacy policy and website accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. Ann O’Leary operates under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and relevant accessibility standards for the web. If you are having difficulty viewing any content on this website, have questions about our privacy practices, or want to report accessibility related issues, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the information you seek via a different format or provide the information to you in another manner.

CCPA Notice

If you are a California resident, you have privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in addition to our Privacy Policy, including, among other things:

  • Right to Know
    You have a right to know the categories of personal information collected, used, sold, or disposed of by Ann O’Leary.
  • Right to Deletion
    You have a right to request deletion of the personal information collected or maintained by Ann O’Leary about you. You may submit an email request to [email protected] or call (917) 346-9882.
  • Right to Opt-Out
    You have a right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Ann O’Leary does not sell personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination
    The CCPA also provides for non-discrimination for exercising any of the above privacy rights.

We will verify all identity requests before fulfilling such requests and then respond as required by law.

European User GDPR Policy

Although our primary user base is in the United States, we attempt to honor privacy rights mechanisms for users in the European Economic Area and/or United Kingdom. As such, if you are located in the EEA or UK, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such as:

  • The right to be informed
  • The right of access
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to complain to a supervisory authority

The legal basis upon which we may process your information includes your consent, the performance of a contract, and/or legitimate interests. For questions, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please reach out to [email protected].

How to Reach Us

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, any of our practices, or your personal information, please contact us by using any of the following methods:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: (917) 346-9882
  • Regular Mail: 150 E 58th St Fl 96, New York, NY 10155
  • You can also contact us directly via the support and/or your messaging panel on our website https://annoleary.com/.

How we Notify and Update Our Privacy Statement

We may, from time to time, update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, laws, regulations, or as our services change. If we decide to make a change to this policy, we will update this page with the revised policy and update the ‘Effective Date’ at the top of the page. If there are any material changes, we will notify you via e-mail or a prominent notice on our site. Please review this policy periodically to remain aware of how we treat your information.

Effective Date & Version

This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 1, 2024. It supersedes all prior versions and is applicable to all users of annoleary.com. You acknowledge and agree that by continuing to use our company’s website or services, you accept and agree to the terms of this policy.

Your Consent

By using and accessing annoleary.com, by registering your information through our website, or by using our services, you accept, agree, and consent to the collection, use, storing, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept, agree to, and consent to all of the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, do not use the website and do not provide any personally identifiable information.

We Appreciate Your Trust

Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy. Ann O’Leary and the practice will work hard to protect your privacy and provide a respectful and safe environment to all our clients and site users. We appreciate your trust in us. If there is any issue or comment regarding our privacy policy, we welcome your feedback at [email protected]. We look forward to providing you with integrity, vision, and care.