PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: March 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Legal Solutions — Collaborative Family Law ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it. By using our website or contacting our Firm, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) — Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details you provide when filling out a contact form, scheduling a consultation, or corresponding with us.
Case-Related Information — Details about your legal matter that you share with us in connection with a consultation or representation, including financial records, family information, and other sensitive personal data.
Website Usage Data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
Communications — Emails, voicemails, and any other messages you send to the Firm.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
Provide legal services and manage your case
Communicate with you about your matter, appointments, and firm updates
Comply with legal and ethical obligations under Illinois law and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct
Improve our website and client experience
Send administrative information, such as fee agreements or policy updates
We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing purposes without your consent.
4. Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality
All information shared with Legal Solutions — Collaborative Family Law in the context of a legal representation or consultation is subject to attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.6. We will not disclose your confidential communications or case information except as permitted or required by law, with your informed consent, or as necessary to provide your legal representation.
Please note that confidentiality protections do not attach to general inquiries made through our public website contact form prior to the establishment of an attorney-client relationship.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers — Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, case management software, or communication platforms, bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements — When required by court order, subpoena, or applicable law.
With Your Consent — When you have authorized us to share information with other parties, such as co-counsel, mediators, or financial professionals involved in your matter.
Professional Referrals — With your permission, when referring you to another attorney or professional better suited to your needs.
6. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features. We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure file storage, encrypted communications where feasible, and restricted access to client information on a need-to-know basis. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Retention of Information
We retain client and case-related records for a minimum of seven (7) years following the conclusion of a matter, or as otherwise required by Illinois law and applicable bar rules. Website usage data is retained for a shorter period consistent with our operational needs.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we may delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
11. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and ethical retention obligations
Opt out of any non-essential communications
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Legal Solutions — Collaborative Family Law
619 W. Main Street
Suite D
St. Charles, IL 60174
139 S. Sacramento Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (630) 888-0017
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. It is intended to comply with applicable Illinois law and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.