Overview
Perlman Legal LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at perlmanlegal.com or contact us through any means.
By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you contact us through our website form, by email, or by phone, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide, including details about your child's educational situation. If you engage our legal services, we will also collect information necessary to represent you, which may include educational records, evaluations, and other sensitive documents.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site (pages visited, time spent, links clicked). This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries and communicate with you, to provide legal services if you become a client, to improve and maintain our website, and to comply with legal obligations.
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: with service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (such as web hosting, email services, and analytics), when required by law or in response to a valid legal process, and to protect our rights or the safety of others.
All service providers we engage are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
Attorney-client privilege. Information shared with us in the course of an attorney-client relationship is protected by attorney-client privilege. This policy does not limit or modify those protections.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies, which are small data files stored on your device, to ensure the website functions properly. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or tracking purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit via SSL/TLS, secure hosting infrastructure, and restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.
Text Messaging
While Perlman Legal does not initiate text messages, if you choose to text our office, you consent to receiving text messages in response.
Client Services
In addition to our general website, we offer several interactive services for prospective and current clients. These services involve the collection and processing of personal information as described below.
Intake forms. If you complete a client intake form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, contact information, family details, and information about your child's educational situation. Information submitted through intake forms is treated as confidential.
Document uploads. If you are provided with a secure upload link, you may upload documents such as educational records, evaluations, and other files related to your matter. Uploaded files are transmitted over an encrypted connection and stored securely. Upload links are unique to your matter and expire after a limited time.
Electronic signatures. If you are provided with a signing link, you may review and electronically sign a representation agreement. When you sign, we collect your electronic signature (typed or drawn), your IP address, browser information, and the date and time of signing. Signing links are unique to your matter and expire after 14 days.
Appointment scheduling. If you schedule a consultation through our website, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you provide. Your scheduling information is used solely to coordinate your appointment.
Each of these services is provided via secure, individualized links and is not accessible to the general public. The general provisions of this Privacy Policy, including our commitments regarding data security, retention, and information sharing, apply to information collected through these services.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:
Perlman Legal LLC
300 Baker Avenue, Suite 300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 705-6133
info@perlmanlegal.com