Privacy Policy – Botelho Law Group
Effective Date: August 14, 2025
Introduction
Botelho Law Group (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and services located in Fall River, MA (and other offices in MA and RI).Information We Collect
- Information You Provide
- Contact details (name, email, phone, address) when booking consultations or contacting us.
- Case-specific information, such as legal documents, sensitive personal data, estate plans, immigration history, etc., submitted by you when requesting legal services.
- Automated Collection
- Usage data: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent, etc., collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Information You Provide
How We Use Your Information
- To provide legal consultations and services, including follow-ups and case management.
- To communicate with you via email, phone, mail, or text.
- To improve our website, client experience, and service offerings.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including record-keeping and auditing.
- With your consent, to inform you of updates or marketing (optional).
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal information to:- Lawyers, staff, or subcontractors who assist with legal services.
- Third-party service providers, such as IT or hosting companies, under contractual obligation to protect your data.
- Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, if required by law.
- Other parties, with your explicit consent.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. Despite these efforts, no security system is impenetrable; please take appropriate precautions when sharing sensitive data.Retention of Information
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal and business purposes, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction and applicable laws (e.g., CPRA, GDPR), you may have rights to:- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Restrict or object to its processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your website experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.Children’s Privacy
Our services are not designed for children under 13. If parental or guardian-driven data has been inadvertently collected, please inform us to remove it.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. We’ll post changes here with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please reach out: