Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you through our online interfaces (e.g., websites and mobile applications) owned and controlled by us, including www.carterdeluca.com (collectively referred to herein as the “Site”). Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

If you do not understand any aspects of our Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at (631) 501-5700.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. We also use tracking technologies such as beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our service.

The information collected through cookies may include details about your browsing behavior on our site, such as the pages you visited, the time spent on those pages, the links you clicked on, and the searches you made on our site. This data helps us understand user behavior, making our website more intuitive and improving the services we offer.

Form Submissions:
When you fill out forms on our site, we collect the information you provide in the form fields. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is used to respond to your inquiries, to provide you with the services you have requested, and to communicate with you about our services.

The information we collect through cookies and form submissions is used in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience on our website and to deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interests.
• To improve our website, services, and customer service.
• To process your transactions and requests.
• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.
• To comply with legal requirements and to prevent fraud or potential illegal activities.

Our website integrates and uses third-party services to enhance user experience and gather insights into website usage, which helps us improve our services. Specifically, we utilize:

• Google Analytics: A web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• HotJar: A service that helps us understand how our services are used, such as how much time is spent on which pages, which links are clicked, what users do and don’t like, etc. This enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. HotJar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behavior and their devices. For more information on HotJar, visit their privacy policy page: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/.

Please be aware that we do not control these third-party web services and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

Furthermore, our website may contain links to other sites not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

The security of your personal information is of paramount importance to us. We are committed to protecting the information you entrust to us and have implemented several measures to secure your personal data.

WordPress Security Features:
Our website is built on WordPress, a leading content management system, which includes various built-in security features. We utilize these features to safeguard our site against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other potential security threats. These security measures include, but are not limited to, strong password requirements, data encryption, and regular software updates to address vulnerabilities.

Wordfence Security Plugin:
To enhance our website’s security, we employ the Wordfence security plugin, a comprehensive security solution for WordPress websites. Wordfence provides an additional layer of protection through features such as firewall protection, malware scanning, and real-time threat defense feed. It actively blocks malicious traffic and attempts to breach our site’s security, ensuring that our website and your data remain safe from hackers and other cyber threats.

Data Privacy:
We respect your privacy and are committed to not selling or giving away any user information collected through our website. Information collected via form submissions, cookies, or other means is solely used to improve user experience and for the purposes explicitly stated in this policy. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Continuous Monitoring and Updates:
Our team continuously monitors our website for potential security threats and implements updates and improvements to our security measures. This proactive approach ensures that we are equipped to protect against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Your Role in Security:
We also encourage our users to take steps in protecting their personal information online. This includes using strong passwords, being cautious of suspicious emails, and avoiding sharing sensitive information over unsecured networks.

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and protection for our clients’ and website visitors’ information. In keeping with this commitment, our Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or advancements in privacy protection technologies.

Notification of Changes:
Any updates or modifications to our Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and, if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice, which may include email notifications to users who have provided us with their email address. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect.

Effective Date:
The date of the latest update will be listed at the top of our Privacy Policy, so you are aware of when it was last revised.

Your Continued Use Constitutes Agreement:
Continuing to use our website after we post changes to this Privacy Policy means that you accept those changes. We recommend that you check the policy periodically for updates.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can find our contact information on our website’s Contact Us page. We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any complaint or concern about privacy.