Privacy Policy

Many Rivers Law is committed to protecting your privacy and honoring the trust you place in us when you share information. This commitment is grounded in principles of Indigenous data sovereignty, which recognize that individuals and communities have inherent rights to control their own information and data.

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

• Your name and contact information (email, phone number, mailing address)

• Information you include in messages or consultation requests

• Any documents or materials you choose to share with us

Automatically Collected Information

• Our website may collect basic technical information such as:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages you visit on our site

• Date and time of your visit

We do not use tracking technologies or third-party analytics tools that share your data with other companies.

I use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your inquiries and consultation requests

• Assess whether I can assist with your legal matter

• Communicate with you about potential representation

• Fulfill legal and professional obligations

I will never use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the information I hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

• Withdraw consent for data use at any time

• Receive your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact me at rachel@manyriverslaw.com.

Your information is protected through:

• Secure, encrypted communication channels

• Limited access (only I have access to client and prospective client information)

• Regular security reviews and updates

• Compliance with attorney-client privilege and professional responsibility rules

All communications regarding potential or actual legal representation are treated as confidential under New York Rules of Professional Conduct.

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• When required by law or court order

• When necessary to provide legal services you have requested (such as filing documents with courts or agencies)

• With your explicit consent

• To service providers bound by confidentiality obligations (such as secure document storage or case management systems)

Any service providers I use are carefully selected and required to maintain the same level of data protection that I do.

I retain information according to:

• New York attorney record-keeping requirements

• The nature and status of our attorney-client relationship

• Your specific requests regarding data retention or deletion

Even after a matter concludes, certain information must be retained to comply with professional responsibility rules. I will explain applicable retention requirements when we begin working together.

This privacy policy is informed by principles of Indigenous data sovereignty, which include:

• Respecting your inherent right to control your own information

• Recognizing collective interests in cultural knowledge and community information

• Ensuring transparent and accountable data practices

• Prioritizing your interests and wellbeing in all data decisions

When working with Indigenous communities and tribal governments, I follow additional protocols as appropriate, including tribal data governance policies and culturally specific consent practices.

This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. I do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental or guardian consent.

I will update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised. Significant changes will be posted prominently on the website.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled:

Many Rivers Law
Yuhyęhaká'ne' Rachel Hill
rachel@manyriverslaw.com
518-703-7055
Albany, New York

By using this website or contacting me, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use this website or share your information with me.