Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Merino Law Firm ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you fill out a contact form or request a consultation, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and a description of your legal matter.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze website traffic and usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.
• Schedule and conduct consultations.
• Communicate with you about your legal matter.
• Improve our website and services.
• Comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations.
• Send informational or follow-up communications, where permitted.

4. Confidentiality of Communications

Please be aware that communications through this website, including contact form submissions, are not confidential and do not establish an attorney-client relationship. Do not submit sensitive or confidential legal information through our website contact forms until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established in writing.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• As required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of The Merino Law Firm, our clients, or others.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights (Florida Residents)

Florida residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable state law. If you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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