Privacy Policy

Carol L. Grant, P.A.

Last Updated: May 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit carolgrantlaw.com, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please read it before using our website.

If you have questions, you can reach us directly:

Carol L. Grant, P.A.

1601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 1, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Phone: (954) 404-8274

Email: carol@carolgrantlaw.com

Website: https://carolgrantlaw.com

1. Who We Are

Carol L. Grant, P.A. is an estate planning and probate law firm located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. We serve clients throughout Broward and Miami-Dade Counties in areas including estate planning, probate and estate administration, and guardianship.

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website at https://carolgrantlaw.com.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information you actively provide or that is gathered automatically when you visit our site.

Information you provide directly:

Your name, email address, and phone number when you complete a contact or intake form
Any details you share in a message or inquiry
Scheduling information if you book a consultation through our website

Information collected automatically:

Browser type and device information
IP address and general location data
Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs
Cookie and tracking data (see Section 6 below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for legitimate purposes related to operating our law firm and serving prospective and current clients. Specifically, we use it to:

Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
Communicate with you about your legal matter
Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
Send relevant legal information or firm updates, if you have opted in
Meet legal and professional obligations applicable to our practice

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

If you are a resident of a state with applicable privacy laws, we collect and process your information based on:

Your consent (e.g., submitting a contact form)
The performance of a contract or pre-contract steps (e.g., scheduling a consultation)
Our legitimate interest in operating and improving our legal practice
Compliance with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

With third-party service providers who help us operate our website (such as web hosting, scheduling tools, or email platforms) — these parties are bound by confidentiality obligations
With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
With your consent, in any other situation you have explicitly authorized

Any third-party tools we use are selected with privacy in mind and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and analyze visitor behavior. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We may use the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for the website to work
Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)
Functionality cookies — remember preferences to improve your experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the site function. For more about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy — or as required by Florida Bar Rules and applicable law. Contact form submissions and consultation records are retained in accordance with our professional obligations as a law firm.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. If you have concerns about sending sensitive information electronically, please contact us by phone.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request that we correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at carol@carolgrantlaw.com or (954) 404-8274.

12. California and Florida Residents

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Florida Residents: We comply with the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) where applicable. Florida residents may have rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data. Contact us directly to make a request.

13. Attorney-Client Privilege Notice

Submitting a contact form or sending an email through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential or privileged information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established. Communications through this website may not be protected by attorney-client privilege until that relationship is confirmed in writing.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: