Privacy Policy
Cotton & Gates Attorneys at Law (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit cgclawfirm.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you submit our contact form, request a consultation, or otherwise communicate with us through this website, we collect the information you choose to send — typically your name, email address, telephone number, and a description of your matter.
Information collected automatically. Our website and service providers automatically collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and the pages you visit. This information is used for routine website operation, security, and traffic analysis.
Cookies. Our website uses standard cookies to operate, remember preferences, and measure traffic. Most browsers allow you to disable cookies through their settings; doing so may affect site functionality.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide the legal services you request;
- Operate, secure, and improve our website;
- Comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations.
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please see our Legal Disclaimer.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share information only in limited circumstances:
- With third-party service providers that help us operate our website, host its content, deliver email, process contact-form submissions, and analyze site traffic. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
- When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the firm, our clients, or others.
- In connection with a sale, merger, or other transition of the firm’s business.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, provide legal services, and meet our legal, regulatory, and professional-conduct obligations. Records connected to representation may be retained for the period required by The Florida Bar’s record-keeping rules.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. No method of transmission or storage over the Internet is completely secure; please do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to ask what information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, or request deletion of information that we are not required to retain. We will respond to reasonable requests consistent with our legal and ethical obligations. Depending on where you reside, you may have additional rights under applicable state or national privacy laws; we will honor those rights to the extent they apply.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” below reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to:
Cotton & Gates Attorneys at Law
3 Plew Avenue
Shalimar, FL 32579
850-651-9900
Contact Form
Effective date: May 10, 2026