About
Pawlik Law Group, P.C. (“Pawlik Law Group,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey, committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.pawliklawgroup.com (the “Website”), contact us, or otherwise interact with us.
This Policy applies to information collected through the Website. It does not apply to information collected offline or through other means, nor does it alter any attorney-client relationship or our professional responsibilities under applicable rules of professional conduct.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, immigration status, family information, financial details, or any other information you submit through contact forms, consultation requests, or email.
- Professional and Case-Related Information: Details about your legal matter (e.g., immigration, family law, civil litigation, or other services we provide).
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Website, and referring website (via cookies and analytics tools).
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, Google reCAPTCHA, and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website usage.
2. How We Collect Your Information
- Through Website contact/consultation forms
- When you email us or message us via WhatsApp
- Through analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- When you voluntarily provide information during consultations or client intake
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide legal consultations
- To deliver legal services and maintain client relationships
- To improve our Website and user experience
- To send administrative communications (e.g., appointment reminders)
- To comply with legal and ethical obligations (including court orders or regulatory requirements)
- For internal business purposes, such as analytics and security
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We treat all client communications and information with the strictest confidentiality consistent with attorney-client privilege and New York and New Jersey ethical rules.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us (e.g., website hosting, email services, cloud storage) under strict confidentiality agreements
- With co-counsel, experts, or translators when necessary for your legal matter and with appropriate safeguards
- When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Pawlik Law Group, our clients, or the public
- In the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable law (including New York’s privacy protections) to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and ethical obligations)
- Opt out of certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
8. International Transfers
Since we have an office in Poland, some information may be transferred outside the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Pawlik Law Group, P.C. 39 Broadway, Suite 1130 New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 480-2222 Email: info@pawliklaw.com
This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. For specific legal advice, please contact us directly to discuss your matter.