Privacy Policy
ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENT AND COOKIE POLICY
As a provider of legal services, The New York Injury Law Firm PLLC is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of confidential and “Personal Information”—which includes any data that directly or indirectly identifies individuals such as clients, staff, agents, lawyers, law students, job applicants, or others, whether inside or outside the firm. The firm has always upheld and continues to adhere to the rules of professional conduct, which require lawyers and their personnel to protect and maintain the confidentiality of client information.
This Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy (the “Statement”) is grounded in the privacy and data protection principles applicable to the regions in which we operate. We implement it while prioritizing our legal obligations, maintaining client confidentiality, and effectively representing our clients within the bounds of the law. This Statement provides an overview of our firm’s data protection practices and serves to inform clients, prospective law students, job applicants, website visitors, and other third parties about our privacy policies that may be relevant to them.
Additionally, this Statement is directed toward individuals outside the firm who provide Personal Information or interact with our websites, apps, social media platforms, extranets, or email communications that include a link to this Statement (collectively, the “Internet Services”). It also explains how the firm collects, processes, and discloses Personal Information in connection with its legal services and Internet Services.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
The firm collects Personal Information as part of providing legal services to clients and from visitors to its website or users of Internet Services. Additionally, we may collect Personal Information when you interact with us on social media platforms or through other third parties. Some data may also be automatically collected and could include Personal Information, as outlined in our cookie policy.
We may use this Personal Information when we have a legitimate interest to do so for the following purposes:
- To contact you and respond to your inquiries or requests.
- To personalize your experience on our Internet Services and assist you while using them.
- To oversee, monitor, and analyze our business or website operations.
- To manage our recruitment and selection process.
- To provide legal services if you are or become a client of the firm, as well as to manage and administer the matters you entrust to us.
- To communicate with you (unless you request otherwise) about legal or law firm developments that may be of interest to you. If you prefer not to receive publications or information about events and seminars, you can opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link in electronic marketing communications.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, or professional obligations.
Confidentiality, Security, and Retention of Personal Information
In line with our professional obligations, the firm has always maintained the highest level of discretion regarding the information entrusted to us by our clients.
We implement reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the confidentiality of Personal Information, including information provided by visitors to our website and users of our Internet Services. However, while we strive to maintain security, we cannot guarantee that these safeguards will always be effective.
We may retain the information you provide, including Personal Information, for as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations or to fulfill the purposes for which it was originally collected, as outlined in this Statement and our applicable policies. For more details about our information practices, please refer to the “Contact Us” section below.
Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Information
We do not share Personal Information with unrelated third parties outside the firm, except in limited circumstances. These may include disclosures to our agents, data processors, or contractors acting on our behalf and under our direction, provided they have agreed to appropriate confidentiality, privacy, and information security commitments. Additionally, we may disclose Personal Information when necessary to fulfill a service you have requested, when permitted or required by law, or when explicitly authorized or directed by you.
In accordance with our professional obligations, we may also share Personal Information with law enforcement authorities, insurance companies, or the judiciary, as required by applicable law or when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary—such as in relation to legal investigations or in connection with the assertion of our legal practice.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file sent by a web server and stored on your computer by your web browser. Cookies are generally categorized into two types: session and persistent. Session cookies are temporary and are typically deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain stored on your computer until they expire or are manually deleted.
Cookies are often used alongside other Internet technologies, such as web beacons, to analyze online behavior. For instance, the firm may use cookies with web beacons—small pieces of code embedded in our Internet Services—to track the number of unique visitors to a specific page. Similarly, we may use or receive utilize third-party service providers in connection with these cookies, we do not permit them to use Personal Information about our users.
These cookies are not strictly necessary for accessing our Internet Services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is set. Unless you modify your browser settings to block cookies, our Internet Services will automatically issue them when you log in. For more information on managing your cookie preferences, refer to your browser’s help menu or customer support section. Keep in mind that cookie settings must be adjusted individually for each browser and device you use.
reports from tracking scripts that recognize unique cookies issued by other websites. These scripts do not collect data about your broader Internet use and do not identify you unless you voluntarily provide Personal Information to the firm.
The firm’s Internet Services may use cookies for various purposes, including cybersecurity, user experience customization (such as remembering recently viewed items), detecting and storing regional and language preferences, and tracking activity on our Internet Services. While we may
Children’s Privacy
The firm is committed to protecting the privacy of minors and does not knowingly collect, store, or process Personal Information submitted online through our Internet Services by individuals under the age of 18. If the firm collects Personal Information about minors for any of the purposes outlined in this Statement, it will do so only with appropriate consent or as permitted under applicable laws.
SMS Policy
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from The New York Injury Law Firm PLLC related to our legal services. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties,
By providing your phone number to The New York Injury Law Firm PLLC, you agree and acknowledge that the Firm may send text messages to my wireless phone number send text messages to my wireless phone number regarding case details and ask for the documents including status updates and reminders for important dates or notifications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying “STOP” to unsubscribe or “HELP” for further assistance.
By Providing your Phone Number you agree to receive communications by text message about your inquiry. You may opt-out by replying STOP or ask for more information by replying HELP. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Opting Out
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying with “STOP” to any SMS message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message, and we will cease sending SMS messages to your number. If you need assistance or have questions about our SMS service, reply with “HELP” to any SMS message you receive, or contact our customer support team at Asears@thenewyorkinjurylawfirm.com
Verbal Opting In
The New York Injury Law Firm at times, collects opt-in verbally from its clients. Clients may opt in to receive messages either in person at a physical office location or over the phone when they call. When a client is retained for the first time, they are asked to provide a phone number. They will be informed of the privacy policy and its contents. They will also be informed that their phone number will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
Privacy Policy
Your phone number will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties except as required by law.
Changes
We reserve the right to change this Statement at any time without advance notice. Should any new policy go into effect for our Internet Services, the firm will post it on this website and relevant Internet Services