Privacy Policy

Buchan and Cardamone LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website bpclawnj.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site or communicate with us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable New Jersey laws, including the New Jersey Identity Theft Prevention Act and the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct.

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Respond to contact form submissions and schedule consultations.
• Provide legal services and communicate case updates.
• Improve the Site (analytics).
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., court orders, bar regulations).

We do not send marketing or promotional emails unless you explicitly opt in (see Section 6).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards including SSL encryption, firewalls, and access controls. Sensitive client data is stored in encrypted, access-restricted systems. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected or as required by law. Under the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct, closed client files are retained for 7 years.

6. Marketing Communications (Future Use)

Currently, we do not send marketing or promotional emails.

If we begin sending such communications in the future:

• We will only contact you if you opt in (e.g., via a checkbox on a form).
• Every marketing email will include an "Unsubscribe" link.
• You may also opt out at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies & Tracking

• Essential cookies: Required for Site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand Site usage (no personally identifiable data is shared with third parties).
• No advertising or marketing cookies are used.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Your Rights (New Jersey Residents)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

10. No Online Payments or Client Portal

• No online payments are processed on this Site.
• No client portal is provided.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us