The Law Office of James P. Kelly, P.A. (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, prospective clients, and visitors to our website (jpklawpa.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, contact our office, or use our services.
As attorneys, we are bound by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Florida Bar, which impose strict duties to preserve and protect confidential client information. This Privacy Policy supplements — but does not replace — those professional obligations.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or submit personal information through it.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:
- Fill out a contact form on our website
- Call our office
- Send us an email
- Request a free consultation
- Engage our legal services
- Communicate with us through our live chat feature
This information may include your name, phone number, email address, the type of charge or legal matter you are facing, and any details you provide in a message or during a consultation.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your general geographic location.
- Browser and Device Information: The type of browser, operating system, and device you use to access our site.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other browsing behavior on our website.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and understand how our website is used. See the “Cookies” section below for more details.
Information From Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as Google Analytics, advertising platforms, or legal directories where you may have found our listing.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- To evaluate your legal matter and provide a consultation
- To provide legal representation if you become a client
- To communicate with you about your case or our services
- To improve our website, services, and user experience
- To comply with legal and professional obligations
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To manage and improve our marketing efforts
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
How We Share Your Information
We do not disclose your personal information to unrelated third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, analytics, marketing, call tracking, or other services necessary to operate our business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Professional Obligations: As attorneys, we are bound by the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct regarding client confidentiality. Information provided in the context of an attorney-client relationship is subject to attorney-client privilege and the rules governing confidential client information under Rule 4-1.6 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us express permission to do so.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and other usage data. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. If we run paid advertising campaigns (such as Google Ads), these cookies may be used to measure ad performance and conversions.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about the use of our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they visited prior to coming to our website. We use this information solely to improve our website and services.
Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our website, rather than your name or other personally identifying information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including legal directories, social media platforms, court websites, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal and professional obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Information related to legal representation is retained in accordance with the rules and guidelines established by the Florida Bar and applicable law.
For website visitors who submit a contact form or consultation request but do not become clients, we will retain your information for a reasonable period to follow up on your inquiry and then securely delete or anonymize it.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and professional exceptions.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by contacting our office or using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in any marketing email.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
Florida Residents
If you are a Florida resident, you may have rights under Florida’s data privacy laws to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Visiting our website, submitting a contact form, or communicating with us through the website does not establish an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only formed when a formal engagement agreement has been signed by both parties. Any information you send to us before establishing an attorney-client relationship may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information through our website contact forms until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
Florida Bar Compliance
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The Law Office of James P. Kelly, P.A. is located at 5401 S. Kirkman Rd., Suite 105B, Orlando, FL 32819.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.