PRIVACY POLICY 

Last Updated 9/16/2025

Bates Adoption Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website www.batesadoptionlaw.com, which is hosted by Squarespace.

Because we do not sell goods, run ads, or collect personal data through forms, our collection of information is very limited.

1. Information We Collect

We do not intentionally collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through this website.

However, because our site is hosted on Squarespace, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system

  • Usage data, such as pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and similar technologies used by Squarespace to operate and analyze website performance

For more details about Squarespace’s practices, please review their Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

2. How We Use Information

Any technical information collected automatically by Squarespace is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the website

  • Monitor website performance

  • Improve visitor experience

We do not use this information for marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information.
Squarespace, as our website host, may process technical data as described in their Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Squarespace may use cookies or similar technologies to provide basic website functionality and analytics. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not work properly.

5. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information are collected and how they are used

  • Access, correct, or delete personal information (if any is collected)

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (not applicable here, as we do not sell or share data)

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Since we do not collect personal information directly, most of these rights are not applicable to this site. However, you may contact Squarespace directly to exercise rights related to data they collect.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Bates Adoption Law
Email: admin@batesadoption.com
Address: 7040 Avenida Encinas, Suite 104-551; Carlsbad, CA 92011