1. Introduction
DeFrank Law Group (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information when you visit our website https://defranklawgroup.com/ (the “Site”), contact us for legal services, or otherwise provide information to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we disclose it, and your rights with respect thereto.

2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through the Site, through communications (online or offline) with you, and in our engagement of you as a client (or a prospective client) for legal services in the State of New Jersey. It does not alter or affect the attorney-client privilege or confidentiality obligations we have under applicable law and ethical rules.

3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Information you provide directly: name, postal address, email address, telephone number, any information you provide via our contact form or when you engage us for services (including case- or matter-specific details, employment or business information, financial information, etc.).

• Information from third parties: information about you that third parties provide to us (for example, opposing counsel, courts, public records, professional references).

• Information automatically collected via the Site: your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, length of time on site, referring/exit pages, cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

• Potentially, “sensitive” categories of data (depending on the matter) such as health information, biometrics, criminal records, etc., if required for legal representation or due diligence.

4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To evaluate your inquiry and potential engagement as a client, to provide legal services and representation.

• To manage and administer our client relationship (billing, communications, conflicts checks, record-keeping).

• To comply with legal, regulatory, ethical and professional obligations.

• To operate, maintain, improve and secure our Site, services and business operations.

• For marketing, business development and communications (e.g., newsletters, alerts) – if you have not opted out.

• For analytics, research and internal reporting.

5. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose or share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers (such as IT vendors, document processors, cloud-hosting providers) who perform services for us, under contract and confidentiality obligations.

• With courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, arbitrators, mediators or other professionals as necessary in the representation of your matter.

• If required by law, regulation or ethical obligation (e.g., responding to a subpoena, regulatory investigation).

• In the context of a merger, acquisition or sale of all or substantially all of our firm’s assets (in which case you will be notified).

• With your consent or at your direction.

6. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, log files and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site and your device. This helps us analyze performance, customize your experience, maintain security, and operate the Site effectively. You may be able to disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect functionality of the Site.

7. Security and Retention
We employ administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration and destruction. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights Under New Jersey Law
Under the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (“NJDPA”) and other applicable laws, if you are a New Jersey resident you may have the following rights (to the extent applicable):

• The right to confirm whether we process your personal data, and access such data.

• The right to correct inaccurate personal data.

• The right to delete personal data (subject to exceptions).

• The right to obtain a portable copy of your personal data.

• The right to opt out of certain processing (such as targeted advertising, profiling).

We will respond to such requests in accordance with law. Please note: because we are a law firm providing legal services, certain client information may be exempt from deletion or other rights due to ethical, litigation, regulatory, or professional retention obligations.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10.

9. Children & Minors
Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Contact & Updates
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or update your personal information, you may contact us at:

DeFrank Law Group
986 McBride Avenue
Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424
Phone: (973) 404-7500
Email: info@defranklawgroup.com

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised when we post significant changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Links to Other Sites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies separately.

12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its choice-of-law principles.