Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Emalfarb Law LLC ("we," "our," "us," or the "Firm") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of visitors to our website at emalfarblaw.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our Website, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. This policy applies to information we collect on this Website, in email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website, and through contact form submissions on this Website. It does not apply to information collected offline, through any other website operated by any third party, or by any third party that may link to or be accessible from our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information from and about visitors to our Website:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you submit a contact form, send us an email, or otherwise communicate with us through the Website, we may collect:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Subject matter or topic of your inquiry
• The content of your message, including any description of your legal matter
• Any other personal information you choose to include in your communications

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you navigate through our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard internet technologies, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Operating system and platform
• Pages viewed, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
• Referring URL (the website that directed you to our Website)
• Date, time, and duration of your visit
• Device type, screen resolution, and device identifiers
• Geographic location (at the city or regional level, derived from IP address)

c. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account information, credit card numbers, or government-issued identification numbers through this Website. We do not require user account creation or login credentials to access this Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions in a timely manner
• To evaluate whether we can assist with your legal matter and perform conflict of interest checks as required by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct
• To communicate with you regarding your inquiry or potential legal representation
• To present our Website and its contents to you in an effective manner
• To improve, maintain, and optimize our Website, content, and user experience
• To analyze Website traffic, usage trends, and visitor demographics in aggregate
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
• To comply with our legal and professional obligations, including record-keeping requirements under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct
• For any other purpose with your consent or as permitted by law

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We will not send you unsolicited marketing emails or promotional materials.

4. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality

As a law firm, we are bound by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct regarding the confidentiality of client information. However, attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality under Rule 1.6 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct apply only to information shared within an established attorney-client relationship. Information submitted through the Website contact form by prospective clients who have not yet entered into a formal engagement with the Firm is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Once a formal attorney-client relationship is established through a signed engagement letter, all communications and information shared within the scope of that representation are protected by the applicable rules of professional conduct and attorney-client privilege to the fullest extent provided by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. The types of cookies we may use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Functional Cookies: Allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferred language or region) and provide enhanced features

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or cookies that track your browsing activity across other websites. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our Website.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose personal information that we collect or that you provide as described in this Privacy Policy in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: To third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and IT support. These parties are contractually obligated to keep personal information confidential and to use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request, subpoena, or similar legal demand.
• Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms and Conditions and to protect the rights, property, or safety of Emalfarb Law LLC, our clients, or others.
• Professional Obligations: As required by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct or other applicable rules governing the practice of law.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, dissolution, or other restructuring involving Emalfarb Law LLC, to the extent permitted by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct governing the sale of a law practice.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information, or with your consent.

7. Third-Party Services & Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our Website. These services may collect information about your use of our Website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This information is used to compile aggregate statistical reports about Website activity and is not used to identify individual visitors. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that interact with our Website.

8. Data Security

We have implemented reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. Our Website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, the transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website. If your matter involves time-sensitive legal deadlines, we recommend contacting our office directly by telephone at (847) 208-6513 rather than relying solely on electronic communications.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for different periods depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact Form Submissions: If no attorney-client relationship is established, contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to respond to your inquiry, perform conflict checks, and comply with our professional obligations, after which they may be securely deleted.
• Client Information: If an attorney-client relationship is established, information related to your representation is retained in accordance with the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and the firm's document retention policies. Under Illinois law and the Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys are required to maintain certain client files and records for a minimum period following the conclusion of representation.
• Website Analytics Data: Aggregate analytics data is retained for up to 26 months for the purpose of analyzing long-term usage trends.
• Server Logs: Web server logs containing IP addresses and access data are retained for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (including our professional obligations as a law firm to retain certain records).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit our use of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Opt Out: You may opt out of certain data processing activities, including any future marketing communications (though we do not engage in marketing communications).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law. Please note that certain rights may be subject to limitations under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, including the duty to retain client files and perform conflict checks. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our Website does not currently respond to such signals. However, as stated above, we do not track your browsing activity across third-party websites and do not use advertising cookies or retargeting technologies.

12. Email Communications

If you contact us via email or through our Website contact form, we may retain the content of your message, your email address, and our response for the purpose of handling your inquiry. Email communication over the internet is not inherently secure. If you send us an email or submit information through our contact form, you do so at your own risk. If your communication involves sensitive or confidential information, we recommend that you contact our office by telephone or discuss secure communication options with our staff before transmitting any such information electronically.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by Emalfarb Law LLC, including links to Trustpilot, LinkedIn, government agencies, courts, and other legal resources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third-party websites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit. The inclusion of any link on our Website does not imply endorsement by Emalfarb Law LLC of the linked website.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will update this page accordingly. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to the changes.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us at: