A Guide to Our Cookie Policy

At Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm, we value your privacy and online experience. As your partner in matters of real estate law and transactions, we strive to be transparent in our approach to the online collection, use, and protection of your personal information. This Cookie Policy outlines in detail the various use cases for cookies and similar technologies by our site (https://elite-bricks.com/). Our intention with this policy is to provide details on how and why cookies enhance your online experience, what options are available to you regarding cookies, and how your data is managed in accordance with privacy policies accepted under the U.S. code. By continued use of our site you agree to our practices as outlined in this Cookie Policy.

What is a cookie?

Cookies are small files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. The data they contain usually includes information about your online activity and your preferences regarding web browsing and device configuration. Websites can use this information to customize your experience and enhance the overall functionality of their services. Cookies are used all over the internet and are a key element in providing a pleasant and personalized internet experience. At Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm, cookies help us ensure our website works as intended, gain insight into website usage, and deliver relevant information to you related to real estate law and our legal services.

What types of cookies we set

• Strictly necessary cookies – These cookies are required for the website to operate properly. For our site, these cookies allow users to move around the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and completing inquiry forms. If you block these cookies, our website will not perform as intended.
• Performance cookies – We use website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to gather aggregated information about visitors to our site, including details on how our site is used. These cookies tell us what pages are viewed frequently, which path users follow through the site, if our content requires improvement, and how many new visitors we have. Any information collected is anonymous and for statistical purposes only.
• Functionality cookies – These cookies are used to recognize you each time you return to our site, such as your completed application form and language preferences. This information allows us to provide a more personalized experience and better services tailored to your needs.
• Marketing / targeted cookies – On rare occasions, we may use cookies to deliver legal updates, property news, and promotional material which we think may be of interest to you. The use of these cookies helps us make such communications tailored and interesting; we will never sell or distribute your personal information to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

How we use cookies

• Site performance: Cookies allow us to track site traffic and usage for optimization of page load speed, navigation, and accessibility.
• Content personalization: Cookies help us remember who you are, what you have searched for, and your previous activity on our site. By identifying your preferences and related content, we can better provide legal articles, property listings, or investment services that are relevant to you.
• Security: Certain cookies are necessary to keep your data secure and create a safe browsing session as you submit a request for legal services.
• Analytics: We may use cookies to analyze how well our educational content, newsletters, or client correspondence is performing, so we can improve our offerings and see how we are doing when it comes to serving property law clients.

Consent and how to control cookies

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie notice. If you continue to use our site, you are consenting to the placement of these cookies on your device, as explained in this policy. However, you have full control over your settings:

• Browser Settings: Almost all web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can usually configure your browser to accept or reject cookies-including the ability to choose whether to accept third-party cookies-by modifying the browser’s preferences. You can also set your browser so that it informs you whenever a cookie is being offered, or asks for your consent before accepting a cookie. Please note that blocking cookies will affect website features and functionality.
• Cookie Management Tool/On-Site Banner: We may offer an on-site cookie management tool and/or an on-site banner that allows you to manage your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
• Withdraw consent: You also have the right to withdraw any consent you previously gave for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies. If you want to withdraw consent or change your settings, alter your browser’s cookie settings as explained above, or make use of our ‘cookie management tool’ on our site and/or the on-site banner described above.

Third-party cookies and other features (iFrames)

Along with Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm cookies, our site may also feature content and functionality from a variety of third-party sites, including embedded videos, maps, and widgets for social networking. These third-party sites may place their own cookies on your computer, subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. Though we endeavor to use reliable providers, we do not control third-party cookies. Please see these providers’ privacy policies for information on how they handle information and cookies.

Cookies, and your personal data

We make every effort to preserve your privacy and ensure that information collected from cookie files is stored safely in our systems. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal files. Data obtained through Internet cookies is generally non-personal, meaning it consists of anonymous usage statistics. In those limited instances in which cookies link to personal data you have provided us (for example, via a contact form or consultation request form), this data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, and we treat it with the utmost confidentiality and security.

The lifetime of cookies

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies, which are automatically deleted from your device once the browser is closed. They are used to remember your session for a particular page and are essential for secure browsing as well as form submission.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specific time period or until they are deleted. Persistent cookies help us recall your preferences and settings when you return to the site, enabling a more efficient and personalized experience.

The length of time each cookie remains active varies depending on its purpose, which is why it’s listed in our Cookie List subsection below.

Our cookie list

Cookie Name	Purpose	Retention
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)	Helps us collect information about your use of the site anonymously to tell us how our visitors are coming to and using our website. It helps us optimize how we structure our content and navigation.	Up to 2 years
PHPSESSID	Remembers your state as you make your way through the site so that you have a secure, persistent means of navigation through our pages and forms.	Session only
cookie_consent_status	Describes your cookie preference settings.	1 year
elitebricks_user	Stores user information for preferences and selections you make when using the site.	30 days

Note: This is not a comprehensive list and is subject to change from time to time as we build out our website and services.

How to restrict or delete cookies

• Change your browser settings to refuse or accept cookies. Most up-to-date web browsers provide detailed information on how you can accept or refuse cookies in the help section or preferences menu.
• Use any cookie consent tool or banner we may provide on our website to manage your consent to cookies which are considered non-essential.
• Delete all your cookies by clearing your browser’s privacy or history settings.

Please bear in mind that restricting the cookies set on your device may impact your use of our site. Your ability to access some features and information may be limited. If you have any questions about managing your cookie settings, please call us at [email protected] or (612) 390-6980.

Legal basis for deploying cookies

Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm respects all relevant US law and regulation regarding use of cookies and safeguarding of personal data. Essential cookies are used based on the legal basis of legitimate interest in the security and proper functioning of the website. We will ask for consent to use performance, functionality, and marketing cookies. We comply with law applicable to relevant state, federal, and international privacy statutes, such as CCPA, and other relevant state and federal statutes.

Preserving your privacy

Trust is paramount in our business relationship. All data obtained through cookies is handled according to our detailed Privacy Policy, where we describe how we collect, store, and secure your personal information, utilizing industry-standard encryption, secure server, and infrastructure auditing technologies. We restrict access to cookie data to authorized personnel only, and do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

Children and the use of cookies

Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm does not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The website and products and services offered are developed and intended for use by adults who engage in real estate transactions or who seek legal advice or counsel. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personally identifiable information from any individual under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete such information from our files. We ask parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities, online and offline, to help us fulfill our commitment to protect your privacy and the privacy of every user.

Change to our cookie policy

We may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changes in the law, technology, or our business operations. When we do so, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this page. If we make material changes to this policy, we will also provide you with additional notice (such as a site banner or email notification) and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to understand how we use cookies to respect your privacy and improve your experience.

Questions and concern? Contact us

In the event you have any questions, concerns, or requests about the usage of cookies or your privacy on https://elite-bricks.com/ please reach out to Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm:

Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm
600 Nicollet Mall Ste 510 Minneapolis MN 55402
Phone: (612) 390-6980
E-mail: [email protected]

Our firm of real estate attorneys is always up-front and ready to field any questions regarding our cookie policies and your rights. You may also use our Contact Elite Bricks page for further assistance.

Your rights and more information

You can review, modify, and/or terminate the collection of your Personal Data through the Cookies. For more information on how you can exercise your privacy rights and on how we handle the protection of your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us directly. We at Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm believe in building trust-by being transparent and accountable-in order to provide an Internet experience that is secure and respects your privacy.

Summary of our approach

Elite Bricks Real Estate Law Firm values your privacy. The way we utilize cookies is aimed at providing you with a secure, streamlined, and customized experience as you navigate the often-complex world of real estate law and the understanding of real estate transactions. We are open about how we handle cookies, give you substantial choices in this area, and take strict measures to protect your data. Thank you for placing your trust in us as your real estate law firm. For further clarification or to otherwise exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or (612) 390-6980.