Privacy Policy
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
PERSONAL
We may collect:
Contact information – your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided through contact forms, emails, or phone calls.
Professional information – job title, employer, or other details you provide during consultations or inquiries.
Legal information – documents and information related to your legal matter.
Financial information – payment details for billing and fee purposes.
Account information – we do not currently offer a client portal on our Website. Should that change in the future, we will update this Policy to describe the data collected and the security measures in place.
NON-PERSONAL
We collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent on pages. Our Website uses essential cookies to function correctly and analytics cookies to understand visitor interactions. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add‑on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. We do not use marketing cookies.
THIRD PARTIES
We may receive information about you from referral services, marketing partners, or public records, consistent with applicable law.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
We may use the information we collect to:
Provide legal services and evaluate potential representation.
Operate, maintain, and improve our Website.
Communicate with you about your matter or our services.
Process payments for legal fees or retainers.
Comply with applicable laws and professional obligations.
Protect our rights and prevent fraud or misuse of our Website.
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with these purposes unless we obtain your consent or are otherwise required or permitted by law.
WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service providers – vendors who help us operate our Website or provide services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal authorities – when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
With your consent – when you explicitly authorize us to share information.
Business transfers – if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We may also share de‑identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify you.
DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
Our Website uses essential cookies to function correctly and analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our content. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add‑on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. We do not use marketing cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
IS YOUR INFORMATION TRANSFERRED INTERNATIONALLY?
Our servers and operations are located in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our Website or services, you consent to this transfer. We do not currently serve clients outside the United States.
HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For example, the New York Rules of Professional Conduct generally require us to retain client files for seven years after the conclusion of representation, unless a longer period is required by law. We will inform you of specific retention periods applicable to your case. After this period, we securely destroy or anonymize the data.
HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
The SHIELD Act requires businesses that maintain private information about New York residents to implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Our data‑security program includes:
Administrative safeguards – designating a privacy officer, assessing risks, and training staff.
Technical safeguards – using secure servers, encrypting data where appropriate, and regularly testing systems.
Physical safeguards – protecting our premises and equipment and disposing of records securely.
No system is completely secure, but we strive to protect your information. If a data breach affects your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and the New York authorities as soon as possible and generally within 72 hours of discovery, consistent with the SHIELD Act and law‑enforcement needs
WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
New York residents have the right to expect businesses to maintain reasonable safeguards for personal data. New York law does not currently provide specific individual rights to access or delete personal information. However, if you have questions about how we handle your data, please contact us using the information in Section 13. If you reside in another jurisdiction that grants specific privacy rights and believe those laws apply to you, please contact us to discuss your rights.
CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Web browsers and mobile operating systems may offer a Do‑Not‑Track (“DNT”) setting that signals your preference not to be tracked. Because there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to them. If a uniform standard is adopted, we will update this Policy accordingly.
DO NEW YORK RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
The SHIELD Act applies to businesses that own or license private information about New York residents and requires them to implement reasonable safeguards. It also broadens the definition of a security breach to include unauthorized access to private information. If a breach occurs, we will notify affected residents and the state attorney general’s office as soon as possible, generally within 72 hours of discovery, consistent with law‑enforcement needs.
New York is considering additional privacy legislation. If new laws apply to our practice, we will update this Policy accordingly.
DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will post the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our Website or services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Information you provide when seeking or receiving legal services may be protected by the attorney‑client privilege. Attorney‑client privilege keeps communications between a client and their attorney confidential; such communications cannot be disclosed without the client’s consent. This Privacy Policy does not modify or waive the attorney‑client privilege. If you have concerns about confidentiality, please contact us directly.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to discuss how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Marano Law P.C.
Attn: Privacy Officer
[Insert Mailing Address]
New York, NY [ZIP Code]
Email: privacy@maranopc.com
Phone: (347) 825‑5367
Please include “Privacy Inquiry” in the subject line of your email.