Privacy Policy
Vinson Law Firm, P.A. uses Clio Payments to collect client payments. Clio Payments is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, ensuring industry-standard security controls. All data is transmitted using TLS 1.2+, ensuring encrypted connections during all online payment activities. Payment data is tokenized, meaning no raw credit card information is stored or processed by the law firm. Clients enter payment details directly into a secure payment portal; firm staff never view or handle sensitive card data. Funds are routed directly into IOTA (trust) or operating accounts, maintaining ethical compliance with legal trust accounting rules. All payment transactions must be initiated through Clio Payments.
At Vinson Law Firm, P.A., we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information we collect from our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with legal and ethical obligations.
We may collect the following types of personal data:
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Contact information: name, address, phone number, email
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Legal case details: relevant information about your family law matter
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Financial information: billing and payment details (processed via Clio Payments - as explained above)
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Demographic data: marital status, date of birth, dependents (only if relevant to the case)
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Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information (collected via cookies for analytics)
Your information is used strictly for:
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Providing legal services and advice
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Contacting you about your case or inquiries
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Processing payments via secure portals
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Complying with legal obligations and bar regulations
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Internal analytics to improve our services (non-identifiable data)
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We only disclose personal information:
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To courts, opposing counsel, or experts with your knowledge and consent
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To trusted service providers (e.g., Clio) that help us operate our firm securely and are bound by confidentiality obligations
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When legally required (e.g., court order, subpoena, mandatory reporting)
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Secure client portals (e.g., Clio for document sharing and billing
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Multi-factor authentication for internal systems
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Restricted access to client files and financial records
We use cookies for basic functionality and anonymous analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not track users across websites or sell cookie data.
We recognize the sensitivity of information shared in family law matters and take extra steps to ensure confidentiality, especially when children, abuse, or court orders are involved. All information is treated with discretion, compassion, and strict confidentiality.