Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details you provide when submitting a contact form, requesting a free consultation, or downloading our e-book (e.g., “Guide to Handling New York State Car Accidents”).
• Case-Related Information: Details about your car accident or personal injury claim, such as incident descriptions, medical records, or insurance information, when you share them with us to evaluate or handle your case.
• Communication Data: Information from emails, phone calls, or other correspondence with our firm.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on our site, and referring URLs, collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our site, such as hardware model or mobile network data.

c. Third-Party Information

• Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect aggregated data about website traffic and user behavior.
• Social Media or Reviews: Information you post publicly about us (e.g., Google reviews, testimonials) may be collected if relevant to our services.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Legal Services: Evaluate your car accident case, schedule consultations, and represent you as your Long Island car accident lawyer.
• Communicate with You: Respond to inquiries, provide updates about your case, or send you requested resources like our e-book.
• Improve Our Website: Analyze usage data to enhance site functionality, content, and user experience.
• Marketing: Send you information about our services, awards (e.g., “Best Personal Injury Lawyer 2024 by Bethpage Best of Long Island”), or legal tips, with your consent where required by law.
• Legal Compliance: Fulfill obligations under applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in these circumstances:

• With Our Team: Attorneys (e.g., Steven Palermo, Esq., Edward Palermo, Esq.) and staff at Palermo Law who need access to assist with your case.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or email services) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice to you where feasible.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., navigation).
• Analytics Cookies: Track site performance and visitor trends (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content or ads.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect site functionality.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal retention obligations (e.g., case records).
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the “unsubscribe” link or by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, contact us at steven@palermolawyers.com or 631-621-6183.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., New York’s No-Fault Insurance or Best of Long Island). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

• Case-related data may be kept for the duration of your legal matter and a reasonable period thereafter (e.g., per New York statutes of limitations).
• Website usage data is typically retained for 12 months for analytics purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date will be revised, and significant changes will be communicated via our website or email if you’ve provided contact information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us:

For your convenience, we offer consultations at any of our eight Long Island offices or at your home, ensuring accessibility while maintaining your privacy.