Privacy Policy
1. Data Controller
Valstone Law
11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
United States
Email: office@valstonelaw.com
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2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact Valstone Law.
We collect and process personal information only as necessary to operate this website, respond to inquiries, and provide legal services in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals in the European Union and European Economic Area.
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3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with this website, we may collect:
Contact information such as your name and email address
Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or scheduling tools
Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through this website unless you choose to provide it.
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4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Provide legal services where applicable
Maintain and improve the functionality of this website
Ensure the security of our systems
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5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Residents)
When processing personal information of individuals in the European Union or European Economic Area, we rely on the following legal bases:
Legitimate interests – to respond to inquiries and operate this website
Contract performance – to provide legal services where an attorney-client relationship exists
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Consent – where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
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6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers for services such as website hosting, appointment scheduling, and email communication.
These providers process information only as necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
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7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Personal information collected through this website may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we take appropriate measures, including the use of standard contractual safeguards where applicable, to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
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8. Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality and does not use tracking or marketing cookies.
If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
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9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.
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10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
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11. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is established only through a formal agreement.
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12. Your Rights
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to processing of your information
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
If you are located in other jurisdictions, you may have additional rights under applicable local laws.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@valstonelaw.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
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13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.