Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C.
Effective Date: May 23, 2026
Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information submitted through our website, online forms, email communications, consultation requests, and related online services.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, including www.madrazolaw.com, and related online services operated by Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C.
By using this website, submitting information through our forms, contacting us by email, phone, or online booking, or otherwise communicating with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name;
Email address;
Telephone number;
Mailing address;
Preferred language;
Information submitted through contact forms, consultation forms, intake forms, booking forms, or email;
Information about the legal matter for which you are seeking assistance;
Payment or billing information, if applicable;
Any other information you choose to provide.
We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website, including:
IP address;
Browser type;
Device type;
Operating system;
Referring website;
Pages visited;
Date and time of access;
General location information;
Cookie and similar tracking information.
2. Sensitive Information
Because we are a law firm, visitors may choose to submit information related to immigration, family, estate planning, probate, business disputes, civil litigation, labor exploitation, forced labor, labor trafficking, wage abuse, immigration-related threats, or other sensitive legal issues.
Please do not submit highly sensitive, confidential, or privileged information through the website unless specifically requested by the firm. Submitting information through this website does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is created only after Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. confirms representation in writing through a signed engagement agreement.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
Respond to inquiries;
Schedule consultations;
Evaluate whether we may assist with a legal matter;
Communicate with prospective clients, clients, and third parties;
Provide legal services after an attorney-client relationship has been established;
Process payments, if applicable;
Maintain internal records;
Improve our website and services;
Comply with legal, ethical, professional, and regulatory obligations;
Protect the rights, safety, and security of the firm, our clients, website visitors, and others.
4. Attorney-Client Relationship and Confidentiality
Contacting Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. through this website, email, phone, text message, or online form does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
Until the firm has agreed in writing to represent you, you should not assume that information submitted through this website is protected by attorney-client privilege.
However, we treat inquiries with discretion and take reasonable steps to protect personal information submitted to the firm.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, measure website performance, and support marketing or advertising efforts.
Cookies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring website, and time spent on the website.
You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
If our website uses third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Wix analytics, online booking tools, or advertising platforms, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
6. How We Share Information
Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. does not sell personal information for money.
We may share information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate the firm, provide services, or comply with legal obligations. These may include:
Website hosting providers;
Wix and related website service providers;
Email and communication providers;
Scheduling or booking platforms;
Payment processors;
Cloud storage providers;
IT support vendors;
Analytics providers;
Professional advisors;
Courts, government agencies, opposing counsel, or other parties when required or appropriate in connection with legal representation;
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law.
We require service providers to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us, subject to applicable contractual and legal obligations.
7. Payment Information
If you make a payment to the firm through an online payment processor, your payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment provider. Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. does not control the privacy practices of third-party payment processors and does not store complete credit card or banking information unless expressly stated otherwise.
8. Text Messages and Phone Communications
If you provide your phone number, we may contact you by phone call or text message regarding your inquiry, consultation, appointment, legal matter, billing, or firm communications.
Message and data rates may apply. You may request that we stop sending non-essential text messages by contacting us directly.
We do not use text messaging to guarantee legal outcomes, transmit court deadlines without confirmation, or create an attorney-client relationship without a written engagement agreement.
9. Email Communications
Email communications may not always be secure. By contacting us by email, you acknowledge that email may be subject to interception, misdirection, unauthorized access, or technical failure.
After representation begins, we may use email as part of our ordinary communication with clients unless another method is requested or required.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No website, email system, online form, or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through this website or by electronic communication.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, evaluate potential matters, provide legal services, comply with legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, and enforce agreements.
Client file retention may be governed by separate engagement agreements, professional responsibility obligations, internal firm policies, and applicable law.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
13. California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the right to request information about certain personal information collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared; the right to request deletion or correction of personal information; the right to opt out of certain uses of personal information; and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. does not sell personal information for money.
If you wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
Certain information may be exempt from deletion or disclosure requests, including information subject to legal, ethical, evidentiary, attorney-client, litigation, court, regulatory, or professional responsibility obligations.
14. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls
Some browsers allow users to send “Do Not Track” signals. Our website may not respond to all Do Not Track signals.
Where required by applicable law, we will honor legally recognized opt-out preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control, to the extent technically feasible and applicable to our website and business operations.
15. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.
You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
16. International or Cross-Border Matters
Because the firm may assist clients with matters involving the United States and Mexico, information provided to the firm may relate to individuals, property, businesses, or legal issues in more than one country.
Information submitted to Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C. is generally maintained and processed in the United States, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date above.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
18. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Madrazo Villarreal A.P.C.
910 Hale Pl, Suite 201
Chula Vista, California 91914
Phone: (619) 591-8059
Email: protection@madrazolaw.com
Website: www.madrazolaw.com