Introduction
The Law Office of Tony Carlos ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tonycarloslaw.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form (name, phone number, email, case type, message)
- Call our office
- Email us directly
- Schedule a consultation
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- Provide legal services you request
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to improve our service. These may include:
- Google Analytics - for website analytics
- Netlify - for website hosting and form processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Attorney-Client Privilege
Important: Submitting information through our website contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential or sensitive information through the contact form. Attorney-client privilege only applies once a formal attorney-client relationship has been established.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to opt out of certain data collection
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Law Office of Tony Carlos
506 2nd Street
Yuba City, CA 95991
Phone: (530) 645-2551