Apex Legislative Group 
Effective Date: January 3, 2o26

Apex Legislative Group (“Apex,” “the Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy describes the Firm’s practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of personal information, as well as the rights available to individuals under applicable privacy and data protection laws. By accessing our website, communicating with the Firm, or engaging our services, you consent to the terms of this Policy.

This Policy applies to all personal information obtained through our website, email and telephone communications, consultations, intake procedures, newsletters, events, and any other interaction with the Firm. If required to work with an attorney, all information is protected by the attorney–client privilege, the attorney work-product doctrine, or other professional responsibility obligations, and is governed by stricter confidentiality standards, and nothing in this Policy modifies or diminishes those legal protections.

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, contact details, professional role, information submitted through consultation or intake forms, billing information, and any information relevant to legal or legislative matters. We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including IP addresses, browser and device characteristics, and data obtained through cookies or similar technologies. Additionally, we may obtain information from third parties such as referral sources, publicly available records, analytics providers, and vendors assisting with firm operations.

We use personal information to provide and enhance our legal, legislative, and consulting services; respond to inquiries; communicate Firm updates, newsletters, and event information; maintain the security and functionality of our website; and comply with applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. Personal information may also be used to protect the rights, interests, and safety of the Firm, our clients, and the public. Apex does not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information to service providers who support our operations, including website hosting, secure data storage, email communication, analytics, and administrative services. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use such information only as necessary to perform services on behalf of the Firm. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, professional ethics rules, or regulatory inquiry, as well as when necessary to prevent unlawful activity or protect the Firm’s interests. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring, personal information may be transferred as permitted by law.

Our website uses cookies and related technologies to enhance functionality, personalize content, and analyze engagement. You may adjust browser settings to block or limit cookies, though doing so may impact certain website features. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or destruction, though no system of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.

We retain personal information only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal and professional obligations, and maintain appropriate business and historical records. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information, as well as rights to object to certain uses or opt out of marketing communications. Individuals in the European Union or European Economic Area may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including rights to data portability, withdrawal of consent, and submission of complaints to supervisory authorities. California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act, including rights to know, delete, and correct personal information. Virginia residents may have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, including rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising or profiling. Requests to exercise privacy rights may be submitted directly to the Firm.

Our services and website are not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If such information is inadvertently collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. Our website may contain links to third-party websites not operated or controlled by the Firm; we are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security, and encourage users to review the privacy policies of external sites.

Apex reserves the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date, and continued use of the site or communication with the firm constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.