Privacy Policy for Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A.
Effective Date: May 12, 2025
Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A. (“G&C,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at www.gonzalezcartwright.com (the “Site”), engage with our firm, or communicate with us in any way.
By using our Site or providing us with your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and non-personal information when you interact with us online or offline.
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may provide us with the following Personal Information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Case details or legal inquiry information
- Employment and accident details (if submitting a legal case inquiry)
- Any additional personal data you choose to submit in a contact form, email, or telephone call
This information is typically collected when you:
- Fill out a form on our website (e.g., “Contact Us” or “Free Consultation”)
- Call or email our office
- Sign up to receive newsletters or legal updates
- Participate in a survey or promotion
- Engage us for legal services
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referral source (e.g., search engine, advertisement)
- Pages viewed and time spent on our Site
- Clickstream data and interaction with Site elements
We collect this data using standard technologies such as cookies, pixel tags, server logs, and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide legal consultations and services
- Communicate with you regarding your inquiry, case, or engagement
- Respond to your requests and questions
- Send relevant legal news, marketing communications, or newsletters (you may opt out at any time)
- Operate, improve, and secure our website
- Analyze usage and performance of our website and advertising campaigns
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (if Applicable)
If you are located in a jurisdiction such as the European Economic Area or UK, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract (e.g., to provide legal services)
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests, such as communicating with prospective clients or improving our services
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
- Authorized service providers that perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT, marketing, case management platforms)
- Professional advisors (e.g., co-counsel, experts, investigators) as required in the course of representation
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement, if required to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- Successors in the event of a business reorganization, merger, or acquisition
All third parties with whom we share data are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- To provide legal services
- To maintain business and financial records
- To comply with applicable laws, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements
When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
- SSL encryption on our website
- Firewalls and access control protocols
- Secure storage of sensitive files and information
- Training for staff on confidentiality and data security
However, no method of transmission over the internet or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)
- Restriction: Request to restrict the processing of your information
- Objection: Object to our use of your data for certain purposes
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: ccartwright@
Phone: (561) 533-0345
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., legal directories, social media platforms). We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to or intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, our data practices, or the Site’s functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A.
813 Lucerne Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Phone: (561) 533-0345
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 12, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help us enhance your user experience, remember preferences, and analyze how our website is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Enable core website functionality (e.g., security, form submissions). These cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data to understand how users interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to improve usability.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising. These may be set by third-party advertisers or networks.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from third-party service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn) to:
- Track website performance
- Provide retargeting ads
- Measure marketing effectiveness
You can learn more about how third parties use your information by reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set. Keep in mind that disabling some cookies may impact your website experience.
To opt out of tracking by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or applicable laws. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”