Privacy Policy

Law Offices of Paul H. Threatt, PLLC

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Effective Date: June 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Law Offices of Paul H. Threatt, PLLC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.FirstCoastEstatePlanning.com, contact our Firm, or engage our legal services.

We are bound by the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, which impose strict duties of confidentiality on attorneys. This Privacy Policy supplements — and does not supersede — those professional obligations.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or contacting our Firm, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Information We Collect2a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number
Information submitted through contact or intake forms on our website
Documents, financial information, or other materials you share in connection with legal representation
Communications you send to us by email, phone, or mail

2b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on those pages
Referring website or search terms used to find our site
Device type and operating system

This information is collected through standard web server logs and may be supplemented by cookies or similar tracking technologies as described in Section 7 below.

2c. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as referring attorneys, courts, government agencies, or other parties as necessary in connection with legal matters on which we are engaged.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and evaluate potential legal representation
To provide legal services to clients who retain the Firm
To communicate with you about your legal matter
To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
To improve our website and client services
To send informational newsletters or legal updates (with your consent)
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or potential fraud

4. Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality

Information you share with us in the context of seeking or receiving legal representation is protected by the attorney-client privilege and by our professional duty of confidentiality under Rule 4-1.6 of the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.

We will not disclose confidential client information to third parties without your informed consent, except as permitted or required by the Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable law, or court order.

IMPORTANT: Submitting information through our website contact form does not establish an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only upon execution of a written engagement agreement signed by an attorney of this Firm.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

5a. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., cloud storage providers, IT support, payment processors). These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and to use it only as directed by our Firm.

5b. Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5c. Professional Referrals

With your consent, we may refer your matter to co-counsel, specialists, or other professionals as appropriate to represent your interests. Any such disclosure will be made consistent with our professional obligations.

5d. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or dissolution of the Firm, your information may be transferred to a successor firm subject to the same confidentiality obligations.

6. Florida-Specific Privacy Rights

Florida residents may have certain rights with respect to personal information under Florida law, including Article I, Section 23 of the Florida Constitution, which recognizes a right of privacy. While Florida has not enacted comprehensive consumer privacy legislation comparable to some other states, we are committed to the following practices:

We will not sell your personal information to data brokers or marketing companies.
We will honor reasonable requests to review, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, to the extent consistent with our legal and professional obligations.
We will provide you with notice of any material changes to this Privacy Policy.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

7a. Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

7b. Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may choose to disable cookies; however, doing so may affect the functionality of our website. You may also opt out of analytics tracking by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-Out page.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

Encrypted email communications for sensitive client matters
Secure cloud storage with access controls
Password-protected systems and two-factor authentication where available
Staff training on confidentiality and data handling obligations

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that affects your information, we will notify you as required by Florida law and applicable professional rules.

9. Data Retention

We retain client files and related information for a minimum of six (6) years following the conclusion of the representation, or as otherwise required by applicable law or the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct. Non-client inquiries and website contact form submissions may be retained for a shorter period.

When information is no longer needed, and retention is not required by law or professional rules, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Law Offices of Paul H. Threatt, PLLC

Website: threatt.law

Email: admin@threatt.law

Location: Northeast Florida (First Coast Region)

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy does not constitute legal advice. Law Offices of Paul H. Threatt, PLLC is a Florida law firm. This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction in the State of Florida.