Privacy Policy

Agulnick Kremin P.C.Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., April 2026] Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Agulnick Kremin P.C. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a New York professional corporation with its principal office at 510 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 303, Melville, New York 11747. We provide legal services focused on insurance recovery, property damage claims, bad faith insurance claims, and related matters.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website (https://damageclaimlawyer.com any subdomains or associated sites) and related online services. It applies to visitors, potential clients, and other users (“you”) interacting with our website.

This policy does not apply to information we collect and process as part of an attorney-client relationship or through secure client portals, email, or other offline means. Such information is governed by our engagement agreements, applicable rules of professional conduct, and relevant privilege laws.

We may collect the following categories of information through our website:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you contact us via forms, email, phone (e.g., (718) 352-4800), or other means, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, details about your inquiry (such as insurance claim or property damage information), and any other information you voluntarily submit.
• Automatically Collected Information: We or our service providers may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and timestamps. This helps us improve our site and understand usage.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies for analytics, functionality, and to remember your preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Sensitive or Special Category Data: We generally do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, financial account details beyond what you voluntarily provide in an inquiry, biometric data, or precise geolocation) through the public website. If you provide such information in a consultation request, we treat it with heightened confidentiality.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16/18 under certain state laws where applicable) without verifiable parental consent.

Biometric Data (Illinois Residents): We do not currently collect, capture, or store biometric identifiers or biometric information (such as fingerprints, facial scans, or voiceprints) through our website. If we ever do so in the future, we will comply with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), including providing notice, obtaining written consent, and maintaining a public retention/destruction policy.

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide information about our legal services.
• Evaluate potential client matters (subject to conflicts checks and engagement terms).
• Improve our website, analyze usage trends, and enhance user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations, enforce our rights, and protect against fraud or security issues.
• Communicate with you about firm updates or events (with your consent where required).

We limit collection to what is reasonably necessary for these purposes (data minimization).

We may share your information in limited circumstances:

• With service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email services, or legal research tools) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide.
• With co-counsel, experts, or third parties as necessary in the course of a client matter (only after an engagement agreement is in place).
• To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal requirements.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with appropriate protections).

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising unless you provide consent where required.

Connecticut Residents (CTDPA): We disclose categories of personal data processed, purposes, and categories of third parties with whom we share data in this policy. We do not engage in “sale” of personal data or processing for targeted advertising in ways that would trigger additional obligations under the CTDPA, but we honor opt-out rights where applicable.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access, Correction, Deletion, or Portability: Request to know what personal data we hold about you, correct inaccuracies, delete it (subject to exceptions, such as ongoing legal matters or legal obligations), or receive it in a portable format.
• Opt-Out of Certain Processing: Opt out of any “sale” of personal data or processing for targeted advertising/profiling (if applicable).
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

New York Residents (SHIELD Act): We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect private information, including risk assessments, employee training, secure data disposal, and vendor contracts. In the event of a breach involving your private information, we will notify you as required by law.

Connecticut Residents (CTDPA): You have rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain processing. You may appeal any denial of a rights request. Submit requests via the contact information below. We respond within required timelines (generally 45 days, extendable where permitted).

Illinois Residents (BIPA and General Privacy): If biometric data were involved (which it is not on our public site), you would have specific consent and destruction rights. For other personal information, contact us to exercise any applicable rights.

To exercise your rights, email us at [insert privacy email, e.g., privacy@agulnickkremin.com] or call (718) 352-4800. We may verify your identity before processing requests. We will respond as required by applicable law.

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information, consistent with the New York SHIELD Act and industry standards. These include administrative (e.g., employee training and risk assessments), technical (e.g., encryption where appropriate, access controls, monitoring), and physical safeguards.

No system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information at your own risk.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. When no longer needed, we securely dispose of or anonymize it.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., court websites, news articles). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Our website is hosted in and primarily serves users in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact:

Agulnick Kremin P.C. Attn: Privacy Officer 510 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 303 Melville, NY 11747 Phone: (718) 352-4800 Email: [insert dedicated email]

This draft incorporates core disclosures required or recommended by the referenced laws while remaining concise and user-friendly for a law firm website. It emphasizes transparency, security, and respect for attorney-client confidentiality.

Recommendations:

• Add specific details about cookies/analytics tools if used (e.g., “We use Google Analytics…”).
• Include a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link if any sharing could be interpreted as a sale under state laws.
• For CTDPA compliance (especially post-2026 amendments), ensure the policy is easily accessible via a conspicuous “Privacy” link.
• Test the policy against your actual website functionality.

Consult qualified legal counsel to finalize and implement this policy, including any necessary data processing agreements with vendors. If you provide more details about your website’s specific features (e.g., forms, tracking tools, or client portal), I can refine this draft further.