Privacy Policy
Reena Gulati PLLC (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Firm”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, request legal services, or otherwise communicate with us.
1. Who We Are
Reena Gulati PLLC is a law firm based in Nassau County, New York, focused on estate planning, probate, trust administration, business succession, and related legal services. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you engage our services, communicate with us, or visit our website, you may provide:
- Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address
- Social Security number or taxpayer identification number
- Financial account details, including bank or brokerage information
- Property ownership records, deeds, and estate planning documents
- Family details and beneficiary information
- Documents you provide for your legal matter
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only as permitted by law and professional ethics rules:
- To provide legal advice and services
- To communicate with you regarding your matter
- To prepare legal documents and filings
- To process payments and manage billing
- To comply with legal and ethical obligations
- To improve our website and client experience
- We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We limit disclosure of your information to:
- Authorized personnel within our firm involved in your matter
- Third-party service providers assisting with document preparation, IT security, billing, or accounting, bound by confidentiality agreements
- Courts, government agencies, or opposing counsel, but only when necessary to represent your interests or comply with legal obligations
- Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, financial planners) when authorized by you
- We will not disclose your information unless required by law, court order, or with your express consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain client files and personal data in compliance with:
- New York State Bar rules
- Internal retention policies
- Statutory or contractual obligations
- Generally, client files are maintained for 7 years from the conclusion of your matter unless otherwise required by law.
6. Data Security
We take commercially reasonable measures to safeguard your information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
- Secure cloud storage and firewall protection
- Access restrictions limited to authorized personnel
- Routine monitoring and updates of security protocols
- Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
7. Your Rights
As a New York resident, you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal and ethical obligations
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- To exercise these rights, email us at [rg@longisland-nylawyer.com] or call [Tel: 516-70-4016].
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Personalize content and ads
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
11. Professional Confidentiality
As attorneys, we are bound by attorney-client privilege and the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. This obligation supersedes general data privacy rules, meaning your legal information remains strictly confidential unless disclosure is legally required or authorized by you.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technological, or operational changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Reena Gulati PLLC
3000 Marcus Avenue
Suite 1E5
Lake Success, New York 10042
Nassau County, NY
Phone: [516-570-4016]
Email: [Rg@longisalnd-nylawyer.com]