Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 14th 2025.

At the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram (“firm”, “we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy matters.
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can control your data.
We keep this simple and transparent in compliance with U.S. and international privacy laws.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram.
We are a U.S.-based law firm practicing immigration law with offices in Los Angeles, California.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit breakthroughusa.com or interact with our services, including our contact forms, advertisements, and analytics tools.
This Privacy Policy also serves as our “Notice at Collection” for California residents, as required under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
By using our website or submitting your information, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through online form(s), emails, or consultations, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number;
• Country of residence or citizenship;
• Immigration-related details shared through our online form(s);
• Any information you provide in communications with our firm.

Attorney–Client Confidentiality: Submitting information through our website or form(s) does not establish an attorney–client relationship. However, we treat all submitted information with the highest level of confidentiality and protect it according to professional ethics and applicable privacy laws.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system;
• Referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on our site;
• Cookies and similar technologies used to remember user preferences and analyze site performance.

C. Information from Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party analytics and advertising tools –such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and X [Twitter] Pixel–that use cookies or similar identifiers to measure performance, personalize advertisements, and analyze traffic patterns.
These tools may collect limited information in accordance with their respective privacy policies. You can review each provider’s policy here:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Facebook Data Policy
• LinkedIn Privacy Policy
• X (Twitter) Privacy Policy
• Subctack Privacy Policy
• Spotify Privacy Policy

We also distribute our podcast through third-party platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Pandora/Simplecast, and Amazon Music.
These services may collect limited listener data independently of our website, in accordance with their own privacy policies:

• Apple Podcasts Privacy Policy
• Pocket Casts Privacy Policy
• Pandora Privacy Policy
• Amazon Music Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services;
• To analyze how visitors use our site and optimize our advertising;
• To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, or provide requested information;
• To communicate about immigration topics, updates, or legal services;
• To comply with professional, legal, and ethical obligations;
• To maintain business and client records as required by California law.

In addition, we use Google Ads remarketing to display relevant ads to individuals who have previously interacted with our website.
This allows us to share helpful immigration resources and information with interested visitors as they browse other websites.
We do not sell or “share” personal information in the commercial sense, but advertising tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and X Pixel may collect limited data as part of analytics and remarketing functions.
We also do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your personal information only in the limited circumstances described below:

Service Providers and Vendors: We share information with trusted vendors and service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, process payments, or support our legal and administrative functions. All such vendors and service providers are required to sign confidentiality and data-protection agreements to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.

We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising or any purpose not outlined in this Policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand user behavior.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
To learn more about how Google uses information from websites like ours, please review:
How Google Uses Data from Sites or Apps that Use Our Service

6. Data Storage and Security

We store client and lead information on secure servers hosted through Amazon Web Services (AWS), a U.S.-based cloud infrastructure provider that maintains industry-standard security certifications.
Although AWS is a third-party provider, our data environment is configured, managed, and controlled exclusively by our firm to ensure confidentiality and compliance with all applicable professional and legal obligations.

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including encrypted storage, restricted access controls, and continuous monitoring—to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

All data is stored within the United States. While we use commercially reasonable measures and partner only with reputable vendors such as AWS, no system is completely secure. For that reason, we encourage you not to submit highly sensitive personal information through online form(s) unless specifically requested by our firm.

7. Data Retention

As a California law firm, we retain certain client and business records for the minimum period required by law and professional rules.
Under California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 and related guidelines, attorneys must preserve client-related records for at least five (5) years after representation or receipt of client funds.
For non-client inquiries or form submissions, we generally retain information for at least five (5) years or as otherwise required to comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
Because attorneys are legally obligated to preserve certain records, requests for data deletion cannot be accommodated.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights over your personal information, including:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information;
• Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate data;
• Transparency: Request details about how your data is collected and used.

California residents also have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used;

The right to request limitations on data sharing for advertising purposes.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us (see Section 11 below).

9. International Data Notice (GDPR for EU/UK Visitors)

Although our firm is based in the United States, our website is accessible globally.
If you are visiting from the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, we process your personal information based on legitimate business interests, compliance with legal obligations, or your consent, in accordance with the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act.
You may request access or correction of your information by contacting dingram@ingramesq.com, and we will respond consistent with applicable international standards.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of our website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Law Offices of Chris M. Ingram
Attn: Privacy Officer
Los Angeles, CA, United States
📞(760) 754-7000
📧 dingram@ingramesq.com
For data security or potential breach inquiries, please contact our Cybersecurity and Compliance Team at the same email address with the subject line “Security Inquiry.”

12. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California Residents)

Under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents may request that their personal information not be sold or shared for cross-context behavioral advertising.
While we do not sell personal data, certain analytics or advertising tools (such as Google Ads, Facebook, and LinkedIn) may use tracking cookies that constitute “sharing” under California law.
To opt out of these technologies, you may:

• Adjust your browser settings,
• Use Google’s Ad Settings, or
• Email dingram@ingramesq.com with “Do Not Share My Personal Information” in the subject line.