Effective Date: January 3, 2025
At Law Office of Alexander Shapoval we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or communicate with us. As a solo practitioner law firm, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information and ensuring that your privacy is respected.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information from visitors to our website unless it is voluntarily provided by you. This may include:
Contact Information: When you fill out a contact form, schedule a consultation, or communicate with us directly, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.
Legal Information: If you choose to engage our services, we may collect additional personal and legal information relevant to your case, which will be protected in accordance with professional confidentiality rules.
We do not collect cookies or use any tracking technologies to gather data about your browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries, requests, or consultation appointments.
- Provide legal services or advice that you have requested.
- Communicate with you regarding case updates, appointments, or billing information related to your case or services.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We will not use your information for any purpose other than those explicitly stated above, unless we have obtained your consent.
3. Data Security
We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or any other purposes. We do not sell your personal data to any marketing companies.
We may share your information with third parties only in the following situations:
- To service providers who assist us in providing legal services, such as private investigators, expert witnesses, consultants. These service providers are legally and contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
- If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
5. Your Rights
As a client or visitor, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct or update any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Law Office of Alexander Shapoval, PC
84 Winnisimmet Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
Tel. 617-889-5800
email: ashapoval@shapovallaw.com