Privacy Policy

Dow Divorce Law (“Dow Divorce Law,” “the Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with us, including visitors to our website, clients, prospective clients, vendors, service providers, employment candidates, and other individuals from whom we collect personal information (“you” or “your”).

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information. Some of this information may qualify as “personal data” under applicable laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
Dow Divorce Law is the data controller for any personal information we process and is responsible for compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to information collected through our website, [dowdivorcelaw.com] (the “Site”), as well as through any mobile applications linked to this Policy. It also applies to information gathered during the course of providing legal services or in other business interactions. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked to our Site. You should consult those third-party privacy policies separately.

Consent

By using our Site or interacting with us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Policy. This Policy is incorporated into our Site’s Terms of Use.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. If material changes are made, we will provide notice where practicable. The effective date of the latest revision is listed at the bottom of this document.

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, alias, unique personal identifier, IP address, social security number, driver’s license, passport number, or similar identifiers.
• Contact Information: Telephone number, mailing address, email, and social media accounts.
• Financial Data: Credit card, bank account, or other payment-related details.
• Employment Information: Job titles, resumes, work history, and application information.
• Commercial Information: Records of legal services purchased or considered.
• Legal and Compliance Data: Information required for regulatory and legal compliance.
• Technical Data: Website usage data, IP addresses, browser type, and cookies.
• Geolocation Data: Information about your location when using our services.
• Sensitive Information: Health-related information needed for legal representation.
• Inferences: Profiles or assumptions drawn from interactions with our services.

Providing certain personal information is necessary for us to offer legal services. Failure to provide requested information may prevent or delay those services.

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal data through:

• Direct interactions (e.g., phone calls, meetings, emails, or web forms)
• Publicly available sources (e.g., court records, online directories)
• Third-party service providers (e.g., recruiters, payment processors)
• Cookies and tracking technologies used on our Site

How and Why We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Deliver Legal Services: To provide legal advice, representation, and case management.
• Client & Vendor Relationship Management: For billing, documentation, and communications.
• Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, legal updates, and event notices.
• Website Enhancement: To improve functionality, navigation, and security.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
• Operational Purposes: Including staff training, quality assurance, and analytics.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, comply with legal obligations, or meet legitimate business interests.

Sharing of Personal Information

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

• Affiliates, Legal Advisors, and Agents
• Service Providers: Such as IT support, accountants, or payment processors
• Regulatory Authorities and Law Enforcement: As legally required
• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring
• Other Third Parties: Only with your express consent

All third parties with whom we share data are required to protect it and use it solely for authorized purposes.

Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security practices to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission method is entirely secure. We advise against sending sensitive information via unencrypted email.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Know what data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Right to Deletion: Ask us to delete your data, where legally allowed.
• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing at any time.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Dow Divorce Law
900 South Avenue, Suite 5
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 800-560-0922

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies; however, doing so may affect site functionality.

At this time, our Site does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

Last Updated: June 23, 2025