We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect limited personal information through our website’s contact forms. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any message you provide detailing your legal needs or inquiries.
- Usage Data: We gather general information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited and IP addresses, to help us improve our services and user experience.
2. Use of Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and communicate with you about your legal needs, subject to the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.
- Communication: We may send you information related to your inquiry or our services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- Analytics and Improvements: We analyze general user behavior to enhance our website's functionality, performance, and security.
3. Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared under the following circumstances:
- Within Our Firm: Your information may be shared with relevant attorneys or staff members to address your inquiry or provide requested services.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
4. Data Security and Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
- Opt out of communications from us.
To exercise these rights or if you have any privacy concerns, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
7. Client Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Relationship
As a law firm, we adhere to strict professional ethics regarding client confidentiality. However, please note:
- No Attorney-Client Relationship: Submitting information through our website does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only established after you and our firm enter into a formal agreement.
- Unsolicited Information: If you send us confidential information without being a client of our firm, that information may lose its confidential status. Additionally, if the unsolicited information you provide is beneficial to our clients and adverse to you, we may use it even if it is contrary to your interests.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates through prominent notices on our website.
10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Advocate Law Center
821 S. Ford Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
Call: 505-722-2055
Email: general@advocatelawcenter.com
