Privacy Policy

Dutton & Salta, PLLC respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a contact form, request a consultation, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Your name;
Email address;
Phone number;
Mailing address;
Information about your legal matter;
Documents, messages, or other information you choose to submit through a contact form, intake form, email, phone call, or other communication.

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

IP address;
Browser type;
Device type;
Operating system;
Pages viewed;
Time spent on the website;
Referring website;
General location information;
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries;
Review consultation requests;
Evaluate whether we may be able to assist you;
Schedule consultations;
Communicate with you;
Provide legal services if you become a client;
Manage client intake and conflict checks;
Improve our website, services, and communications;
Monitor website traffic and performance;
Protect the security of our website, systems, firm, clients, and prospective clients;
Comply with legal, ethical, professional, or regulatory obligations.

Contact Forms and Consultation Requests

If you submit information through our website, including through a contact form, consultation request, or intake form, we may use that information to review your inquiry and communicate with you.

Submitting information through this website does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after we agree to represent you and any required engagement agreement has been signed.

You should not submit confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through this website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, evaluate marketing efforts, and improve user experience.

Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow websites or service providers to recognize your browser and remember certain information.

We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to collect information about website traffic and usage. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device and browser information, general location information, and referring websites.

You may disable or limit cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Communications, Calls, and Text Messages

If you contact us by phone, email, contact form, text message, or other method, we may use the information you provide to respond to you and communicate about your inquiry or legal matter.

If you choose to receive text messages from us, message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of non-essential text communications by replying “STOP” or by contacting us directly. Even if you opt out of certain text communications, we may still contact you when necessary regarding legal services, appointments, administrative matters, or other communications permitted by law.

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our website, communicate with you, provide services, or manage our business. These may include:

Website hosting providers;
Email and phone service providers;
Client intake and practice management platforms;
Scheduling platforms;
Payment processors, if applicable;
Analytics providers;
IT, cybersecurity, and administrative service providers;
Answering services or call handling providers;
Other vendors who assist with the operation of our firm.

We may also disclose information when required or permitted by law, court order, subpoena, ethical obligation, professional responsibility obligation, or when necessary to protect our rights, clients, property, firm, or others.

If you become a client, information may also be used or disclosed as necessary to provide legal services, including communications with courts, opposing parties, opposing counsel, title companies, government agencies, experts, consultants, vendors, or other persons involved in the legal matter.

No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information provided through this website.

We may use limited website analytics, advertising, or marketing tools that collect online activity information. To the extent those tools are used, they are used to help us understand website performance, improve our services, and communicate with prospective clients.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information submitted through our website and maintained by our firm.

However, no website, email system, online form, or electronic transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the internet. You should use caution when submitting sensitive or confidential information online.

Retention of Information

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential representation, provide legal services, conduct conflict checks, maintain business records, comply with legal and ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

If you do not become a client, we may still retain information related to your inquiry for conflict-checking, recordkeeping, administrative, or legal purposes.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have provided to us, subject to our legal, ethical, professional, recordkeeping, and conflict-checking obligations.

You may also opt out of non-essential communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.

State Privacy Rights

Depending on where you reside and whether applicable privacy laws apply, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how your personal information is used.

We will respond to privacy-related requests as required by applicable law. Please note that some information may be exempt from access, correction, or deletion due to legal, ethical, attorney-client, conflict-checking, recordkeeping, or professional responsibility obligations.

Attorney-Client Relationship and Confidentiality

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice.

Use of this website, submission of a form, or communication with Dutton & Salta, PLLC through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after we agree to represent you and any required engagement agreement has been signed.

Do not send confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through this website unless you have already established an attorney-client relationship with us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact us at:

Dutton & Salta, PLLC
501 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 15-123
Tampa, Florida 33602

Phone: 813-485-6460
Email: info@flpropertylaw.com