Privacy Policy

Calvary International Law respects the privacy of every individual who visits our website, contacts our firm, or engages our legal services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. It also describes how we handle text message communications when you opt in to receive them from our firm.

Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to Paul Advisory & Legal Services PLLC, a Washington, D.C. Professional Limited Liability Company doing business as Calvary International Law (referred to as "Calvary," "the firm," "we," "us," or "our"). Our principal office is located at 1763 Columbia Road NW, Suite 175, Washington, DC 20009.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you give us when you contact the firm, request a consultation, become a client, or communicate with us by any means. This may include your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, citizenship and residency information, financial information relevant to a legal engagement, identification documents required for client onboarding, and any other information you choose to share with us in the course of seeking or receiving legal services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit calvarylegal.com, our hosting provider may automatically log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and the time and date of your visit. We use this information to operate and secure the website and to understand general patterns of use.

Information from Third Parties

In the course of representing clients, we may receive information about you from financial institutions, accountants, prior counsel, government agencies, public records, and other professionals working on your matter, where authorized or required.

SMS and Text Message Communications

How You Opt In

You may opt in to receive text messages from Calvary International Law by providing your mobile number through one of the following methods: completing a contact or intake form on calvarylegal.com that includes a clear SMS consent checkbox, providing written consent during the client onboarding process, or texting a designated keyword to a number we publish for that purpose. Your consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase or legal engagement.

Types of Messages You May Receive

Once you opt in, you may receive transactional and informational messages from the firm, including appointment reminders and confirmations, document requests, status updates on your matter, secure links to client portals, scheduling communications, and responses to questions you have sent us.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies and depends on your engagement with the firm and the status of any active matter. You will only receive messages relevant to your communications with us.

Message and Data Rates

Standard message and data rates may apply to any text messages you send or receive. These rates are set by your mobile carrier and are your responsibility. Calvary International Law does not charge any fee for participating in our SMS program.

How to Get Help

Reply HELP to any message from us to receive information about the messaging program. You may also contact us at yoni@calvarylegal.com or by calling the firm directly.

How to Opt Out

You may withdraw your consent and opt out of text messages from Calvary International Law at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive from us. After you reply STOP, you will receive a single confirmation message and no further text messages will be sent to you. Opting out of text messages does not end any active legal engagement, and we will continue to communicate with you through email, telephone, and mail as appropriate to your matter.

Carriers Are Not Liable

Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide consultations
• To evaluate potential conflicts of interest before accepting an engagement
• To deliver legal services and operate the firm in accordance with the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct
• To communicate with clients and authorized third parties about active matters
• To process payments and maintain financial records, including IOLTA trust accounting
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations applicable to our practice
• To improve and secure our website and communication systems
• To send text messages to individuals who have opted in, as described above

How We Share Information

Calvary International Law treats client information with the confidentiality required of a law firm. We do not sell personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With your authorization. When you direct us to share information with co-counsel, accountants, financial advisors, trustees, registered agents, banks, or other professionals working on your matter.
• With service providers. With vendors who support firm operations, including our practice management platform, document storage, communication tools, and payment processors. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may use information only to perform services for the firm.
• For legal compliance. When required by law, court order, subpoena, or applicable rules of professional conduct, or to defend the firm against claims.
• With your consent. In any other circumstance for which you have provided informed consent.

As stated above, mobile phone numbers and SMS opt-in data are never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Communications

Once we represent you, your communications with the firm are protected by the attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality under the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct. Please be aware that ordinary email and unencrypted text messages can be intercepted, and we encourage clients to use the secure portal we provide for sensitive documents and information.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information in our possession. These include access controls on our practice management system, encrypted storage for sensitive documents, secure email options for client communications, and routine review of our security practices. No system can guarantee absolute security, and we cannot warrant that information transmitted over the internet or through wireless networks will not be intercepted.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use a small number of cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct inaccurate information, request deletion of information we are not required to retain, and withdraw any consent you have previously given. Some information must be retained to comply with our recordkeeping obligations as a law firm and to defend against potential claims, even after a matter is closed. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

International Clients

Calvary International Law serves clients located throughout the United States and abroad. If you are accessing our website or providing information to us from outside the United States, please understand that the information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your home jurisdiction. By providing your information to us, you consent to that transfer and processing.

Children's Privacy

Our website and SMS program are directed to adults seeking legal services. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact the firm so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes affecting how we handle SMS communications or client information will be communicated to active clients directly.