1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through sjlawgroup.com and website-based forms, scheduling tools and other online features operated by or for St. Johns Law Group, P.A. (“SJLG,” “we,” “us” or “our”). Information received from an actual client in a legal representation is also subject to applicable law, professional obligations, engagement terms and the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
2. Information We May Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, consultation or appointment requests, general information about a legal matter or requested service, communications, documents and other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
Our systems and service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP address, visit dates and times, and interactions with website features.
4. How We Use Information
We may use information to respond to inquiries; schedule consultations, mediations or appointments; evaluate whether the firm may assist with a matter and conduct conflict checks; communicate with users; operate, secure and improve the website; measure traffic and marketing performance; detect fraud or security incidents; comply with legal, regulatory, ethical and professional obligations; and establish, exercise or defend legal rights.
5. Advertising, Analytics and Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
St. Johns Law Group does not sell personal information for money. We do not provide information submitted in connection with a request for legal services to third parties for their own independent direct-marketing purposes.
SJLG may use analytics, advertising and measurement technologies to understand website use and, where enabled, whether advertising or other communications result in website visits, calls, form submissions or similar interactions. Some privacy laws use terms such as “sale,” “sharing,” “targeted advertising,” or “cross-context behavioral advertising” more broadly than an ordinary monetary sale. Where an applicable law gives a visitor a right concerning such activity, SJLG will provide the choices required by that law.
For current information concerning cookies and related technologies used on the website, please review our Cookie Policy and available cookie-preferences controls.
7. Legal Inquiries, Prospective Clients and Confidentiality
Submitting information through this website, sending an email, scheduling a consultation or otherwise contacting SJLG does not by itself establish an attorney-client relationship. The firm must determine that it can accept the matter, including conflict review, and representation must be confirmed through a written engagement agreement accepted by the firm. Until then, avoid sending confidential, privileged, sensitive or time-critical information through the website or ordinary email.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. No website, email system, electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure, so use appropriate care when transmitting sensitive information electronically.
9. Data Retention
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business and professional records, performing conflict checks, complying with legal or ethical obligations, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements and protecting legal rights. Retention periods may vary by category of information.
10. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law and your interaction with us, you may request correction of certain information, ask questions about our practices or request information concerning applicable privacy choices. You may manage cookies through browser controls and any website cookie-management tool. Marketing emails, if any, should provide an applicable unsubscribe method; transactional, legal-service and client communications may not be subject to marketing opt-outs.
11. Privacy Rights and Requests
Depending on where you reside, the nature of your interaction with SJLG, and whether a particular privacy law applies, you may have rights concerning certain personal information. Those rights can vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to statutory thresholds, exemptions, exceptions and identity-verification requirements.
If applicable law provides you a right to access, correct, delete, obtain a copy of, or restrict certain uses or disclosures of personal information, you may submit a request using the contact information below. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity and authority before processing a request. SJLG will not unlawfully discriminate against an individual for exercising an applicable privacy right.
Nothing in this section is intended to waive or alter privileges, confidentiality duties, record-retention obligations, legal defenses or other rights and obligations applicable to information maintained by a law firm.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience seeking information about legal services and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
The website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for functions such as legal intake, scheduling, maps, embedded media, analytics, security, communications or other website functionality. When you interact directly with a third-party service, that provider may process information under its own privacy policy and terms.
SJLG is not responsible for the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services that it does not control. The presence of a link or embedded service does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content, policies or practices of the third party.
14. Telephone and Text Communications
If you provide a telephone number, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or communicate concerning a requested service, appointment or matter. If SJLG offers an optional text-message program requiring consent, applicable consent disclosures and opt-out instructions will be provided at the point of collection. Consent to receive marketing text messages, if offered, is not a condition of hiring the firm. Message and data rates may apply.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Policy to reflect changes in our website, technology, practices or legal requirements. The effective date above identifies the current posted version. Material changes will be posted on this page or otherwise communicated when required by applicable law.
17. Terms & Conditions
Use of this website is also subject to the St. Johns Law Group Terms & Conditions, including provisions concerning legal information, attorney-client relationships, website use and third-party resources.
18. Contact Us About Privacy
St. Johns Law Group, P.A.
104 Sea Grove Main Street
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
(904) 495-0400
info@sjlawgroup.com
Please use the subject line Privacy Policy Inquiry for privacy-related requests.
Privacy Questions?
Contact St. Johns Law Group regarding this Privacy Policy or the firm’s website privacy practices.