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Privacy Policy
What information do we collect?
Last updated: June 2024. This Privacy Policy explains how the Law Office of Albert Goodwin ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit nyestateslawyer.com (the "Site") or contact us about estate, probate, trust, and related legal matters in New York. This is a non-promotional compliance document, not legal advice or an offer to form an attorney-client relationship.
Who Is Responsible for Your Information
The data controller for this Site is the Law Office of Albert Goodwin, a law firm practicing in New York. If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise any privacy rights described below, you can reach us through the contact information published on our About Us and attorney bio pages.
What Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to respond to inquiries and operate the Site. We do not sell products online, process payments through this Site, or take orders over the telephone.
- Information you provide voluntarily: When you complete a contact or intake form, request a consultation, or email us, you may provide your name, email address, telephone number, and a description of your legal situation (for example, details about a will, an estate, a probate dispute, or a beneficiary matter). You decide how much to share.
- Information collected automatically: Like most websites, our Site automatically logs technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and the pages you view. This is used in aggregate to understand traffic and improve the Site.
You may browse the Site without submitting any personal information.
A Note on Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Submitting information through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not, by itself, make your communication privileged. Please do not send confidential or time-sensitive details until we have confirmed in writing that we represent you and have checked for conflicts of interest. Once we formally undertake representation, your communications are protected by the attorney-client privilege and our professional duty of confidentiality under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR 1200), which is separate from and broader than this online policy.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiry and evaluate whether we can assist with your estate, probate, or related matter;
- To communicate with you about your potential or existing matter;
- To run a conflict-of-interest check before agreeing to represent you;
- To operate, secure, and improve the Site and our client service;
- To comply with our legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the Site functioning and to measure how visitors use it. The deprecated Google "DART" cookie is not used.
- Google Analytics (GA4): Helps us understand aggregate, non-identifying traffic patterns. Google may set cookies for this purpose. You can review Google's practices at the Google Privacy & Terms page and opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads / Consent Mode: If we run advertising, Google may use cookies to measure ad performance. We aim to honor consent-mode signals where applicable.
- Form and email tools: Information you submit through our contact forms is processed by our website and email service providers solely to deliver your message to the Firm.
You can set your browser to warn you about cookies or to refuse them. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not work as intended.
Third Parties Who Process Data on Our Behalf
We share limited information only with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and the Firm — such as our web hosting provider, website analytics (Google Analytics/Ads), email and form-delivery services, and, where relevant, a client-relationship-management (CRM) system. These providers are permitted to use the information only to perform services for us and are expected to keep it confidential. We may also disclose information when required to comply with the law, respond to lawful requests, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of our clients, the Firm, or others.
Data Security and the New York SHIELD Act
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we hold, consistent with New York's Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act (N.Y. General Business Law § 899-bb), which requires reasonable data-security measures for the private information of New York residents. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Choices
You may ask us to review, correct, or delete the personal information you submitted through the Site, subject to our legal and ethical obligations to retain certain records. To make a request, contact us using the information on our About Us page.
California residents: If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may give you additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect and to request deletion. We do not sell personal information.
EU/UK visitors: If you contact us from the European Union or United Kingdom, the GDPR/UK GDPR may apply. Our lawful bases for processing are your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry. You may request access to or deletion of your data.
Children's Privacy
The Site is directed to adults seeking legal services and is not intended for children. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Scope of This Policy
This policy applies only to information collected through this Site. It does not govern information you provide to us offline, in person, by mail, or after we have formally agreed to represent you, which is governed by our engagement agreement and applicable rules of professional conduct.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be reflected here; please check back periodically.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to the Law Office of Albert Goodwin using the contact details on our About Us page.
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed New York attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience. His extensive knowledge and expertise make him well-qualified to write authoritative articles on a wide range of legal topics. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
