Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Vincentian Legal Services (“Vincentian Legal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and individuals who contact us seeking information about our legal services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through www.vincentianlegal.org.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Vincentian Legal Services is a division of St. Vincent de Paul CARES dedicated to providing legal assistance and access to justice for veterans, families, and individuals throughout Florida.

Website: https://www.vincentianlegal.org

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit through:

Contact forms
Consultation request forms
Volunteer applications
Donation forms
Resource requests
Email communications

Information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Veteran status
Information regarding legal needs
Any other information voluntarily provided

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
General geographic information

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

Device and browser information
Website usage activity
Session information
Approximate geographic location
Traffic source information

GA4 uses cookies and similar technologies to collect aggregated and anonymous analytics information.

For more information about how Google processes data, please review:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using Google’s Browser Add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and related technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember visitor preferences
Analyze website performance
Measure marketing and outreach effectiveness

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.

Contact Forms and Communications

Information submitted through our website is used solely for purposes such as:

Responding to inquiries
Evaluating eligibility for services
Scheduling consultations
Providing requested information
Improving our services

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Submitting a contact form, email, inquiry, or other communication through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only through a separate written agreement or other formal acceptance by Vincentian Legal.

Confidential Information

Please do not send confidential, privileged, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through website contact forms unless specifically requested by a member of our legal team.

Transmission of information through the internet may not be completely secure.

How We Share Information

We may share information with:

Service providers supporting website operations
Technology vendors assisting with analytics and hosting
Government agencies when legally required
Professional advisors when necessary

We do not sell personal information.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain security and operational records

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request:

Access to personal information we maintain
Corrections to inaccurate information
Deletion of information, when legally permissible

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage visitors to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Vincentian Legal Services
Website: https://www.vincentianlegal.org
Email: info@vincentianlegal.org
Phone: (727) 270-7555