Privacy Policy

How Aiello & DiFalco LLP collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

Introduction

Aiello & DiFalco LLP ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at matlawyers.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you fill out our contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us through the Site, you may voluntarily provide us with personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number
  • The nature of your legal matter (in general terms)
  • Any other information you choose to include in your message

Providing this information is entirely voluntary. However, if you do not provide certain information, we may not be able to respond to your inquiry or provide certain services.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This data may include your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, and other technical details. This information is not personally identifying on its own, but may be combined with other data to personally identify you.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use the information collected about you via the Site to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • Schedule consultations and follow up regarding your legal matter
  • Send you information you have requested about our legal services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Site
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against criminal activity
  • Perform other business activities as needed

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except as described below. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process. We may also disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation.

No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes. The personal information you provide to us through our contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, to provide legal services you have requested.

Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to know what personal data is being collected about you, to know whether your personal data is sold or disclosed and to whom, to say no to the sale of personal data, to access your personal data, and to equal service and price even if you exercise your privacy rights. To make a request under the CCPA, please contact us using the information provided below.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to access, update, or delete the information we hold about you; the right to rectification; the right to object to processing; the right of restriction; the right to data portability; and the right to withdraw consent. Please note that we process information primarily to fulfill our obligations to you or our legitimate business interests. We process personal data only where we have a legal basis for doing so.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving future communications from us at any time by contacting us using the information below or by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.

Please do not send sensitive or confidential information — including detailed facts about your legal matter — through the contact form or unsecured email. If you need to communicate sensitive information, please contact us by telephone.

Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

Attorney-Client Privilege Notice

This website and the information contained herein are not intended to be a source of legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by visiting this website or submitting a contact form. Do not assume confidentiality exists in anything you send through this website or email, until an attorney-client relationship is formed through completion of a signed fee agreement. Please review our full disclaimer for more information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Us Regarding This Policy

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Aiello & DiFalco LLP
600 Old Country Road, Suite 205
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516.400.4375
Email: info@matlawyers.com