1. Introduction

Perry G. Gruman, P.A. (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit grumanlaw.com (the “Website”) or communicate with us electronically.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website and electronic communications, and not to information collected offline or through other means. By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our consultation or contact form: name, email address, phone number, and the details of your inquiry or legal matter.
• Email us directly: your email address and any information you choose to include.
• Call our office: your phone number and any information you provide during the call.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, certain information may be automatically collected, including IP address and approximate location, browser type and version, operating system, referring site, pages viewed and time spent, date and time of visits, and device type. This data is collected through server logs, cookies, and similar technologies, and is used to improve the Website and understand visitor behavior.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Website and understand how it's used. The categories include:

• Essential cookies — required for the Website to function.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
• Preference cookies — remember your settings.

The Website uses Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage. These services may set cookies and collect information described in Google's privacy policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect Website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and questions.
• Evaluate potential cases and determine whether we can assist with your matter.
• Provide legal services if an attorney-client relationship is formally established.
• Communicate with you by phone, email, or mail regarding your inquiry or case.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and user experience.
• Protect the Website, the Firm, and our clients from security threats and fraudulent activity.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and professional responsibility rules.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties that help us operate the Website and conduct our business, such as website hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process; to enforce our terms; to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, or others; or to detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including TLS encryption for data in transit, secure storage, access controls, and regular review of our security practices.

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Important: Do not send confidential or sensitive information through web forms or unencrypted email. If we establish an attorney-client relationship with you, we will provide secure methods for transmitting confidential information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including while we evaluate your inquiry, for the duration of any attorney-client relationship, and as required by Florida Bar rules and other applicable record-keeping obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

Subject to applicable law and our professional and legal obligations, you may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or opt out of marketing communications. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 11.

7.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale or sharing, limit use of sensitive personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration and do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise your rights, contact us as described in Section 11. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

7.3 Florida Residents

Florida residents may have additional privacy rights under Florida law. We are committed to handling your information in accordance with applicable Florida privacy laws.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may link to third-party sites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

9. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

12. Attorney-Client Privilege Notice

IMPORTANT: Submitting information through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Communications sent through web forms or email before an attorney-client relationship is formally established may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. If we agree to represent you and the relationship is formally established, all subsequent communications will be handled in accordance with applicable privilege rules and professional responsibility standards.