1. Introduction

Clardy Law Firm (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a website (the “Website”) for informational purposes. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information that may be collected through your use of this Website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

This Website does not include contact forms, user account registration, client portals, or any mechanism for users to submit personal information directly to the Firm through the Website. We do not collect, store, or process personal identification information such as your name, email address, phone number, or any confidential or privileged attorney-client information through this Website.

Any communications with the Firm outside of this Website (such as by telephone or email) are governed by the Firm’s separate confidentiality obligations and applicable Florida Bar rules, and not by this Privacy Policy.

3. Information Collected Automatically — Google Analytics and Cookies

3(a). Google Analytics

This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and analyze information about how visitors use this Website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, traffic sources, geographic region, browser type, and device type. This data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form; Google Analytics does not provide us with personally identifiable information about individual visitors.

For more information about Google’s data practices, please visit google.com/policies/privacy. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

3(b). Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. This Website may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential/Functional Cookies – necessary for the basic functionality of this Website and cannot be disabled without affecting its operation;
• Analytics Cookies – used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregate usage data as described in Section 3(a) above;
• Preference Cookies – used to remember your browser or display preferences between visits.

You may configure your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or to sell or share data with third-party marketers.

4. How We Use Collected Information

The anonymized, aggregate information collected through Google Analytics is used solely to:

1. understand how visitors interact with this Website;
2. improve the Website’s content, design, and overall user experience;
3. monitor Website performance and security; and
4. comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise transfer this information to third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

This Website may integrate or interact with certain third-party services, including but not limited to:

• Google Analytics (Google LLC) – analytics and Website performance monitoring;
• WordPress.com or self-hosted WordPress platform – website content management system;
• Web hosting provider – server infrastructure and hosting services.

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service, which govern their respective collection and use of any data they receive. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service providers with whom you interact. Clardy Law Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices, data handling, or content of any third-party services.

6. External Links Disclaimer

This Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not operated or controlled by Clardy Law Firm. These links are provided for informational convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of those websites, their content, or their operators. Clardy Law Firm has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, data collection practices, or conduct of any third-party websites.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of each website you visit. Your interaction with any third-party website is governed solely by that website’s own terms and applicable policies, and not by this Privacy Policy.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures appropriate to the nature of the information collected to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data associated with this Website. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is one hundred percent (100%) secure.

While we strive to protect any information associated with your use of this Website, we cannot guarantee absolute security. This Website does not collect sensitive personal or financial information from users, which significantly limits the risk profile associated with your use of this Website.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to individuals under the age of thirteen (13), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information through any means in connection with this Website, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below so that we may take prompt and appropriate action.

9. Florida-Specific Disclosures

Clardy Law Firm is a law firm licensed and operating in the State of Florida. Our attorneys are governed by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, including rules pertaining to the confidentiality of client communications and attorney-client privilege. Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy limits, waives, or supersedes the attorney-client privilege or any duty of confidentiality owed to clients under Florida law or the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.

This Website does not constitute legal advice, and the mere act of visiting this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Clardy Law Firm or any of its attorneys.

10. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Website, submission of any inquiry, or review of any materials contained herein does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Clardy Law Firm or any of its attorneys. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through or based upon any information contained on this Website.

An attorney-client relationship with Clardy Law Firm is established only upon the execution of a signed, written engagement agreement between the prospective client and the Firm. Until such time as a formal engagement agreement is in place, no information you transmit to the Firm will be treated as privileged or confidential.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Clardy Law Firm reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion, to reflect changes in our information practices, applicable law, or Website functionality. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on this Website, accompanied by an updated effective date appearing at the top of this document.

Your continued use of this Website following the posting of any such changes constitutes your acknowledgment of and acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed of any updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following information: