Privacy Policy for Monica Santiago

Law Firm Effective Date: February 2026
Last Updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

Monica Santiago Law Firm (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website https://monicasantiago.net (“Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable law, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Florida Bar Rules on Client Confidentiality, and relevant data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA.

By using our Site, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us using forms, email, or phone;
Request a consultation;
Subscribe to newsletters or updates;
Submit legal documents or inquiries through our Site.

This may include:

Full name and contact information (email, phone number, address);
Case-related information or any content shared in forms or emails;
Professional or employment details, if necessary for legal services.

Please do not provide sensitive or confidential information through online forms unless specifically requested by our firm.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect data such as:

IP address and general geographic location;
Browser type, device information, and operating system;
Pages visited, time spent, and referring page;
Cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes.

This information helps us improve our Site’s functionality and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to client inquiries and requests for legal services;
Evaluate potential attorney-client relationships;
Manage case-related communications;
Improve website functionality, security, and user experience;
Comply with professional and legal obligations under applicable law.

4. Attorney-Client Relationship

Submission of information through our Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should only be shared after executing a written engagement agreement with Monica Santiago Law Firm.

5. Data Security

We use secure technical and administrative measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Despite our efforts, no digital communication or storage method is entirely secure.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may only share data under the following circumstances:
- With service providers who support our operations (e.g., website hosting, email, secure document management), bound by confidentiality agreements;
- When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order;
- In connection with the sale, merger, or transfer of firm assets, with notice provided in advance.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated, comply with legal obligations, or maintain accurate business records required by legal ethics rules.

8. Client Confidentiality

Monica Santiago Law Firm adheres strictly to confidentiality obligations under Florida Bar Rule 4‑1.6 and other applicable professional conduct standards. Information obtained within an attorney-client relationship will not be disclosed without consent or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Access – request a copy of your information;
Correction – request correction of inaccuracies;
Deletion – request removal when legally permissible;
Restriction – request limited use of your data;
Opt-out – decline marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact msantiago@monicasantiagolaw.com.

10. Cookies and Analytics

This Site may use cookies and web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve services. You may disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect site functionality.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age.

12. International Transfers

If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to servers located in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always include a new “Last Updated” date at the top.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact:

Monica Santiago Law Firm
Email: msantiago@monicasantiagolaw.com
Website: https://monicasantiago.net