At GBC Law Firm, we understand that your privacy is important. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information you share with us and to maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information provided through our website. It applies only to data collected online through www.gbc-lawfirm.com and not to information collected offline or through other means.
By using this website, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Please be advised that submitting information through this website—including through contact forms, email, or document uploads—does not establish an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is only created once GBC Law Firm LLC has accepted your case and both parties have signed a formal engagement agreement. Until then, any information submitted will not be considered confidential or privileged
We advise that you do not send sensitive or time-sensitive legal information through our website until such a relationship is confirmed.
When you visit our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide. This includes, but is not limited to your:
This information is typically collected when you submit a contact form, schedule a consultation, upload documents, or request updates or services through the site.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it.
We use the information you provide to respond to inquiries, assess your eligibility for immigration-related legal services, and deliver the services you request. We may also use your information to communicate with you about updates, news, or legal developments, but only if you have opted to receive such communications.
Your information may be used internally to improve our website functionality, understand client needs, or comply with professional and legal obligations. Any use of your data will be lawful, fair, and transparent.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain technical data about your browsing experience, including IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected to help us improve our website's performance, security, and user experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. We may use third-party tools, such as Google Analytics, to help us better understand user behavior on our site. These third parties may also use cookies, subject to their own privacy policies.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose personal information to third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, managing communications, or supporting case management. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are authorized to use your information only as needed to deliver their services.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect our legal rights or the rights of others.
Our website may include links to external websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Once you leave our website or interact with a third-party tool (such as online scheduling or document upload platforms), your data is subject to that provider's own privacy policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before submitting personal information.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide legal services, respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, and maintain records consistent with professional ethical rules.
Once personal data is no longer needed and is not required to be kept under applicable law or ethical obligations, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
We use commercially reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect the personal information collected through our website from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
While we take all appropriate steps to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our website is not directed toward or intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been provided, we will delete it promptly.
This Privacy Policy and any disputes arising out of it are governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflict of law principles. By using this website, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Louisiana for any legal matters relating to this policy or your use of the site.
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our practices, or technological developments. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at giovanna@gbc-lawfirm.com