Privacy Policy

At Vaz Law PLLC ("Vaz Law", "we", "us", or "our"), protecting the confidentiality and security of your personal and sensitive information is a foundational priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information gathered through our website (www.vazlaw.com) and during initial consultation requests across Uniondale, NY, and Long Island.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies or relates to you ("Personal Information") when you voluntarily interact with our website or contact our law practice:

• Contact & Identity Details: Full name, telephone number, email address, postal address, and preferred contact time.
• Inquiry Details: General descriptions of family law or mediation needs submitted via contact forms or consultation booking tools.
• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed, collected automatically via standard web cookies or browser analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is processed exclusively for legitimate legal practice purposes, including:

• Evaluating and responding to your consultation requests and legal inquiries.
• Scheduling virtual or in-person consultations with Managing Partner Elizabeth Vaz, Esq. or Director of Client Services Brittany Vaz.
• Performing standard legal conflict checks prior to engagement.
• Improving website navigation, security, and administrative operations.
• Complying with applicable legal obligations and New York State Bar ethical rules.

3. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality Notice

Important Legal Notice: Transmitting information to Vaz Law PLLC via website inquiry forms, email, or telephone does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not include highly sensitive or confidential case details in web form submissions until a formal, written Retainer Agreement or Engagement Letter has been executed by both you and Vaz Law PLLC. However, all inquiries received are held in strict confidence in accordance with New York professional ethics standards.

4. Information Sharing & Third Parties

Vaz Law PLLC strictly prohibits the sale, rental, or marketing trade of your personal information. We share data only in limited circumstances:

• Trusted Service Providers: Secure technology vendors, form processing systems, or scheduling tools (e.g. Doodle calendar scheduling) operating under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Compliance: When required by court order, subpoena, rule of professional responsibility, or applicable federal or state law.

5. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical safeguards, including SSL encryption, to protect your submitted details against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage protocol is 100% secure.

6. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held in our systems. You may also opt out of electronic communication at any time by contacting us directly.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to update your preferences, please contact our Uniondale office: