Last Updated: September 16, 2026
The Law Offices of Ian S. Topf, APC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, contact our office, or communicate with us by telephone, email, text message, or other means.
Information We May Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, telephone number, email address, mailing address, information submitted through website forms, and information you provide when contacting our office regarding legal services.
We may also collect limited technical information related to use of our website, such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website usage information through standard website technologies and service providers.
How We Use Information
We may use information you provide to:
- Respond to inquiries about our legal services;
- Schedule and manage consultations and appointments;
- Communicate with prospective and existing clients;
- Request or coordinate documents and signatures;
- Provide administrative communications concerning legal matters;
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and office services;
- Maintain appropriate business and legal records; and
- Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, or professional obligations.
Submitting information through this website or communicating with the Firm does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship.
SMS/Text Messaging
The Firm may use SMS/text messaging to communicate with prospective and existing clients regarding inquiries, consultations, appointments, appointment reminders, document requests, signing coordination, and administrative matters related to legal services.
You may consent to SMS communications by providing your mobile number and agreeing to receive text messages from the Firm or by initiating a text conversation with our office.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office using the contact information provided on this website.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of obtaining legal services.
SMS and Mobile Information Privacy
Mobile phone numbers, SMS consent information, and opt-in data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Information may be shared with service providers as reasonably necessary to provide communications or other services on our behalf, or when required by law.
SMS consent and opt-in information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose information to service providers that assist us with functions such as website hosting, communications, scheduling, document management, information technology, payment processing, or other business operations.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, professional obligations, or to protect the rights and security of the Firm or others.
Service providers are permitted to use information only as appropriate to perform services on our behalf and subject to applicable contractual and legal obligations.
Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Communications
Contacting the Firm does not automatically establish an attorney-client relationship. Please do not submit highly sensitive or confidential information through the website unless requested to do so by the Firm.
Information provided after an attorney-client relationship has been established may be subject to additional confidentiality obligations and protections that are separate from this Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the website function, understand website usage, improve performance, or provide other website features.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. Those services may maintain their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites that we do not control.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, text messaging system, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to request that we update or correct personal information you have provided to us, subject to applicable legal, ethical, professional, and record-retention requirements.
You may unsubscribe from SMS communications by replying STOP.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to:
Law Offices of Ian S. Topf, APC
San Diego, California
Phone: (619) 546-9777
Email: ian@topf-law.com