Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/12/2026

Law Offices of Matthew Cohan ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, www.matthewcohan.com (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you use our Website, submit a contact form, request a consultation, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Company or business information
  • Information regarding your legal matter
  • Documents and files you choose to upload
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visit
  • Website usage and navigation data

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Submitting information through this Website, including through any contact form, email link, or consultation request form, does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not submit confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through the Website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established and you have been instructed to do so by the Firm.

3. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Evaluate potential legal matters
  • Schedule consultations
  • Communicate with prospective and current clients
  • Provide legal services
  • Improve our Website and services
  • Monitor Website performance and security
  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal and ethical obligations
  • Enforce our policies and terms

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate business interests
  • Performance of contractual obligations
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Protection of legal rights and interests

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors who assist with:

  • Website hosting
  • Cloud storage
  • Email communications
  • Analytics services
  • Customer relationship management systems
  • IT and cybersecurity services

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Court order
  • Subpoena
  • Applicable law
  • Government request
  • Professional responsibility obligations

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve functionality.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

7. Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics or similar tools, to understand Website usage and improve performance.

These providers may collect information through cookies and similar technologies. You may opt out of certain analytics tracking through browser settings or provider opt-out mechanisms.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide legal services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
  • Meet professional responsibility requirements

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

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of certain information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. New York Residents

If you are a New York resident, you may have certain rights under applicable state privacy and data security laws.

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information and comply with applicable legal obligations.

12. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

14. Confidentiality Warning

Communications sent through this Website may not be secure.

Do not transmit confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through website forms unless instructed to do so after an attorney-client relationship has been established.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Law Offices of Matthew Cohan
123-60 83rd Ave, Suite 2R
Kew Gardens, New York 11415

Phone: (516) 375-1107
Email: matthewcohan@matthewcohan.com