Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RNC Legal, PLLC ("RNC Legal," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website at www.RNCLegal.net (the "Site"), contact our firm, or use any services we provide.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site or contacting our firm, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

Important Note Regarding Attorney-Client Privilege: This Privacy Policy applies to information gathered through our website. Communications between you and an attorney at RNC Legal that are protected by the attorney-client privilege are governed separately. Submitting an inquiry through our website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

• Submit a consultation request or contact form on our Site
• Call our office or send us an email
• Provide information in connection with potential or existing legal representation
• Subscribe to communications from our firm

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and a description of your legal matter.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This includes:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Search terms used to find our Site

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including Google Analytics, review platforms, or referral sources, consistent with their respective privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our legal services
• To evaluate potential representation and communicate with prospective clients
• To provide legal services to clients who retain our firm
• To improve our website and the user experience through analytics
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or other legal process
• To protect our rights and the rights of our clients and third parties
• To communicate important updates about our firm, subject to your preferences

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or conducting our business (e.g., web hosting providers, analytics platforms). These vendors are bound by contractual obligations to keep your information confidential and use it only as directed by us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site if such a transfer occurs.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties when you explicitly consent to such disclosure.

RNC Legal does not disclose client confidences or secrets in violation of the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct. Information shared in connection with potential or active legal representation is subject to strict attorney-client confidentiality protections.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential to the operation of the Site. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymized data about how visitors use our Site. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve our content. Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
• Preference Cookies: These store your accessibility preferences (font size, contrast mode, etc.) to provide a consistent experience across visits.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the Site. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or professional responsibility rules. For prospective clients who do not retain our firm, contact information is generally retained for a reasonable period to allow for follow-up communications and to check for conflicts of interest in future matters.

Data collected through analytics tools is retained in accordance with our analytics provider's standard data retention settings.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include secure HTTPS transmission, access controls, and regular review of our data security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You transmit information to us at your own risk. We encourage you to use caution when transmitting sensitive information and to avoid sending privileged or highly sensitive legal information through our web form.

8. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA & Florida Law)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. Florida residents and California residents (under the California Consumer Privacy Act, "CCPA") may have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (such as information we are legally required to retain).
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, if you wish to confirm this or submit a request, you may contact us using the information below.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us online or call (954) 417.7000. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days (or as otherwise required by applicable law).

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as court websites, bar association pages, or review platforms). These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. 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 protect your information. Your continued use of our Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your personal information, please contact us:

RNC Legal, PLLC
Attn: Privacy Inquiries
200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 503
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 417.7000