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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

At the Law Office of Christine L. Fingado, PLLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://www.fingadolaw.com, communicate with us, or engage our legal services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Client Intake Information: Details you voluntarily provide about your legal matter, family relationships, or assets through online forms or interviews

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs (collected automatically via website analytics tools like Squarespace Metrics or Google Analytics)

  • Communication Data: Records of your communications with us via email, contact forms, text messages, or phone calls

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations

  • Provide legal services and maintain client files

  • Send appointment reminders, updates, and other relevant messages

  • Improve the functionality and user experience of our website

  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations

3. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us:

  • You may receive appointment reminders, intake reminders, or updates related to your estate planning services.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Standard message and data rates may apply.

  • To opt out, text STOP. For help, text HELP or visit https://www.fingadolaw.com.

  • For full terms, see our SMS Terms of Service.

4. Confidentiality of Legal Information

As a law firm, we are bound by professional rules of confidentiality. Any legal or personal information you provide in connection with a legal matter is treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and in accordance with applicable laws and ethical rules.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website, document systems, or communications (e.g., scheduling tools, cloud document storage, SMS systems), under appropriate confidentiality agreements

  • As required by law or court order

  • With your written consent

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We encourage clients to avoid transmitting sensitive personal or financial information via unencrypted email.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal information

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications

  • Delete information we maintain, where permitted by law

To make a request, please contact us at:

📧 Email: christine@fingadolaw.com

📞 Phone: 954-951-5310

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Christine L. Fingado, Esq.

Law Office of Christine L. Fingado, PLLC

📧 Email: christine@fingadolaw.com

📞 Phone: 954-951-5310