At the Law Office of Rebecca M. Walsh (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we understand that family law matters are deeply personal and sensitive. We are committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information with the highest level of discretion and security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, rebeccawalshlaw.com (the “Site”), or use our online contact features.
1. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Important Notice: Interacting with this Site, including submitting information through contact forms, email, or other features, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the Law Office of Rebecca M. Walsh. Information sent via public web forms may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege. Please do not submit highly confidential or sensitive details (such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or specific case evidence) through our website forms.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information that you knowingly choose to disclose when you fill out a contact form or request a consultation. This may include:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- The general nature of your legal inquiry (e.g., divorce, child custody)
- Any other information you choose to provide in open-text fields
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our Site, we and our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may automatically collect certain non-identifying technical data, including:
- Your IP address, browser type, and operating system
- The dates, times, and specific pages you visit on our Site
- The website or source that referred you to our Site
We use cookies and similar technologies to optimize website performance and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and schedule legal consultations
- To evaluate potential conflict-of-interest checks
- To improve, maintain, and secure our website
- To send legal updates or marketing materials (you may opt out at any time)
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information to third-party marketers. We may share your information only under the following limited circumstances:
- With Trusted Service Providers: Secure vendors who assist with website hosting, data analytics, or IT support, bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- As Required by Law: If required by a court order, subpoena, or applicable legal or ethical obligations.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures (including SSL encryption) designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. State and Regional Privacy Rights
Depending on your residency, you may have specific privacy rights under local regulations (such as the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act). These rights may include the right to request access to, deletion of, or correction of the personal data we hold about you. We honor all valid legal requests regarding data privacy.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request that we update or remove your contact information, please contact us:
Law Office of Rebecca M. Walsh
33 N. Dearborn Street, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602