Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/8/2024

Ortego Law Firm ("we," "our," "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, https://www.lawortego.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Site.

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms, scheduling tools, or when signing up for newsletters, we may collect personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information you provide in your message.
Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies. This helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and provide legal information or services.
To process and schedule consultations or appointments.
To send newsletters or updates (only with your consent).
To improve the functionality and performance of our Site.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Site’s terms and conditions.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following instances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing clients, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our Site. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use some features of the Site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information.
Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
Withdraw your consent for receiving marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.