An experienced international trade attorney assisting clients on all aspects of international trade and business, including import compliance, export compliance, purchase and sale agreements, letters of credit and payments, manufacturing agreements, and government procurements.
Advising on various aspects of US sanctions and embargoes administered by the US Department of the Treasury.
Doing business in more than one country requires careful planning, precision, diligence, and trusted legal guidance. I am dedicated to helping clients successfully navigate the complexities of doing business internationally and to protecting their business interests. It would be my privilege to serve as your counsel.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 9, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, process, and disclose your information, including personal information, in conjunction with your access to and use of our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
Create or modify your account
Fill in forms on our website
Communicate with us
Sign up for our newsletter
Request customer support
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information
Any other information you choose to provide
Information We Collect Automatically
When you access or use our website, we may automatically collect information about you, including:
Log Information: We collect log information about your use of the website, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, and your IP address.
Device Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access our website, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and complete transactions
Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Communicate with you about products, services, offers, and events
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
Personalize and improve the website and provide content or features that match user profiles or interests
Sharing of Information
We may share information about you as follows:
With vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf
In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation, or legal process
If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of ourselves or others
In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company
With your consent or at your direction
Your Choices
Account Information
You may update, correct, or delete information about you at any time by logging into your online account or emailing us. If you wish to delete or deactivate your account, please email us, but note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our website.
Promotional Communications
You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, visit the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information page.
Your Rights Under the CCPA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. This section describes your CCPA rights and explains how to exercise those rights.
Access to Specific Information and Data Portability Rights
You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable consumer request, we will disclose to you:
The categories of personal information we collected about you
The categories of sources for the personal information we collected about you
Our business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling that personal information
The categories of third parties with whom we share that personal information
The specific pieces of personal information we collected about you
Deletion Request Rights
You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions. Once we receive and confirm your verifiable consumer request, we will delete (and direct our service providers to delete) your personal information from our records, unless an exception applies.
Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. Unless permitted by the CCPA, we will not:
Deny you goods or services
Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services
Provide you a different level or quality of goods or services
Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services
Exercising Your CCPA Rights
To exercise the access, data portability, and deletion rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by either:
Emailing us, at csmal@smalattorney.com
Calling us, at 424.309.3861
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information of a child under 13, we will delete such information.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business and practices. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website prior to the effective date of the changes. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: csmal@smalattorney.com
Address: 11400 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 200 PMB 431, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 424.309.3861
11400 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 200 PMB 431, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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