Privacy Policy
Law Office of Jin Dong Cho, PC dba Cho & Associates
Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Last Updated: March 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Law Office of Jin Dong Cho, PC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information from clients and website visitors. By using our services or providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth, and other identification information
- Case Information: Immigration status, employment history, family information, and other details relevant to your legal matter
- Communication Records: Phone call logs, text message records, email correspondence, and appointment history
- Website Information: Information submitted through our website contact forms
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services and representation
- Managing appointments and scheduling
- Sending case status updates and filing deadline notifications
- Sending appointment reminders and confirmations via SMS text messages
- Communicating about your active legal matters
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy
By providing your phone number and consenting to receive text messages, you agree to receive the following types of SMS messages from Law Office of Jin Dong Cho, PC:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Case status updates
- Legal filing deadline alerts
- Office notifications related to your active legal matter
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your active case status and upcoming appointments. You will only receive messages relevant to your legal matter.
Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Please contact your wireless carrier for details about your messaging plan.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message and will no longer receive text messages from us.
Help: For assistance with text messages, reply HELP to any message or call us at (718) 353-2699.
Consent Not Required for Service: Consent to receive SMS text messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services. You may choose to receive case updates through other communication methods such as phone calls or email.
Supported Carriers: Supported carriers include AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and other major U.S. wireless carriers. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your mobile information, including SMS opt-in data and consent, will not be sold, shared with, or disclosed to any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering text messages (e.g., SMS platform providers, phone carriers), solely for the purpose of providing our messaging services.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With government agencies as required for your legal matter (e.g., USCIS filings)
- With courts or administrative bodies as necessary for legal proceedings
- As required by law, regulation, or court order
- With your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. All client files and data are maintained in accordance with our professional obligations under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct.
6. Data Retention
We retain client information for as long as necessary to provide legal services and as required by applicable laws and professional obligations. After the retention period, information is securely disposed of.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Opt out of SMS text messages at any time by texting STOP
- Contact us with questions about your information
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Law Office of Jin Dong Cho, PC dba Cho & Associates
35-24 154th Street, Flushing, NY 11354
Phone: (718) 353-2699
Email: jd@choattorneys.com
Website: choattorneys.com
