Effective Date: August 1, 2025
AC Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website austincarrlaw.com (the “Site”) or engage with our legal services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details you provide when contacting us, scheduling a consultation, or filling out forms on our Site.
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Client Information: Information provided in the course of legal representation, such as financial details, case-related documents, or other sensitive data necessary to provide legal services.
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Payment Information: Billing details, such as credit card numbers or bank account information, collected through secure third-party payment processors for services rendered.
b. Non-Personal Information
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site performance, and deliver personalized content. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide and manage legal services, including consultations, case management, and client communication.
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Process payments and manage billing for our services.
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Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and communicate updates about our services.
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Improve our Site’s functionality, content, and user experience.
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Comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping and reporting requirements under Florida and federal law.
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Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
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With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.
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Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, IT providers, or marketing services) who assist us in operating our Site and providing legal services, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
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Business Transfers: If our firm is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality protections.
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Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or the public.
4. Attorney-Client Privilege
Information you provide to us in the context of seeking legal representation is protected by attorney-client privilege under Florida law, where applicable. We take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of such communications, except as required by law or with your consent.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices
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Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
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Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at 786-282-2882. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Compliance with Florida and Federal Law
As a Florida-based law firm, we comply with the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) and other applicable state and federal laws, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which governs the handling of personal financial information by legal professionals.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our Site with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
