June 29, 2026
Coastal Estate Planning, P.C. ("Coastal Estate Planning," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our online services.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
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Information We Collect
We may collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be associated with you ("Personal Information").
Depending on how you interact with our website, this may include:
Information You Provide
* Name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Mailing address
* Information submitted through contact forms
* Information provided when requesting a consultation
* Any other information you voluntarily provide
Please do **not** submit confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through this website or any online contact form unless we have specifically requested it.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device identifiers
* Operating system
* Pages visited
* Time and date of access
* Referring website
* General website activity
* Cookie identifiers
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# How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information to:
* Respond to inquiries
* Schedule consultations
* Provide requested legal services
* Improve our website and user experience
* Communicate regarding our services
* Detect security incidents and protect against fraud
* Comply with legal and ethical obligations
* Enforce our website terms and protect our rights
We only use Personal Information for legitimate business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
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# No Attorney-Client Relationship
Visiting this website, contacting us through a form, sending an email, or requesting information **does not create an attorney-client relationship.**
Please do not transmit confidential or privileged information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
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# Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
* Improve website performance
* Remember user preferences
* Analyze website traffic
* Understand visitor engagement
* Maintain website security
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Some portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
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# Website Platform
This website is hosted using Showit. As part of providing website hosting and functionality, Showit and its service providers may collect certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, device information, and website usage data. This information is used to operate, maintain, and improve the performance and security of the website.
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# Analytics
We may use website analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website and to improve the performance and functionality of the site.
These tools may collect information such as:
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Device information
* General geographic region
* Website interactions
This information is used in an aggregated or de-identified form to help us improve our website and services.
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# Sharing of Personal Information
We do **not** sell or share your Personal Information for monetary consideration.
We may disclose Personal Information to:
* Website hosting providers
* Information technology providers
* Scheduling platforms
* Email service providers
* Professional advisors
* Government authorities when required by law
We may also disclose information:
* To comply with applicable laws
* To respond to lawful requests
* To protect our legal rights
* In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business reorganization
All service providers are expected to safeguard Personal Information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
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# Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Respond to your inquiries
* Provide legal services
* Comply with legal obligations
* Resolve disputes
* Maintain business and legal records
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.
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# Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
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# California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), subject to applicable exemptions.
These rights may include:
* The right to know what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, and retain.
* The right to request access to your Personal Information.
* The right to request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.
* The right to request deletion of Personal Information, subject to legal exceptions.
* The right to know whether Personal Information is sold or shared.
* The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information, if applicable.
* The right to limit the use of sensitive Personal Information where required by law.
* The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
At this time, **Coastal Estate Planning, P.C. does not sell Personal Information or share Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising.**
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
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# Do Not Track
Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser requests.
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# Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults seeking legal information and services.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
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# Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
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# Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any revisions will become effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the Effective Date above will be updated accordingly.
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# Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact:
**Coastal Estate Planning, P.C.**
Phone: ______________________
Email: ______________________
Address:
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**Disclaimer:** This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information collected through this website and is intended to describe our online privacy practices. It does not create an attorney-client relationship or alter any professional obligations owed to existing clients.