THE GOLIGHTLY LAW FIRM
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
The Golightly Law Firm ("Golightly," "the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information obtained through our website, communications, legal services, consultations, and related platforms (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP CREATED BY WEBSITE USE
Visiting our website, submitting information through online forms, sending emails, sending text messages, scheduling consultations, or otherwise communicating with The Golightly Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only after the Firm has completed any necessary conflict review and both you and the Firm have entered into a written engagement agreement. Until such a relationship is established, please do not send highly sensitive, proprietary, privileged, confidential, or time-sensitive information through our website or electronic communications.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of our Services, and from third parties acting on your behalf. Information You Provide Information you may provide includes:
• First and last name
• Mailing address
• Billing address• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mobile phone number
• Company or business information
• Information regarding a legal matter or inquiry
• Documents and files submitted to us
• Account credentials, where applicable
• Information provided during consultations
• Any other information you voluntarily provide
In the course of providing legal services, we may collect information regarding family members, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, agents, trustees, guardians, conservators, dependents, and other individuals whose information is reasonably necessary to provide requested legal services. Such information may be provided by a client, prospective client, or other authorized individual.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Referring websites
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Clickstream data
• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
• Website interaction information
• Cookies and tracking data
3. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, tags, and similar technologies to:
• Operate and secure our website
• Improve website performance
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic• Measure marketing effectiveness
• Customize website content
• Improve the user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies. However, certain portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Schedule and conduct consultations
• Evaluate prospective legal matters
• Provide legal services
• Manage client relationships
• Communicate regarding appointments and engagements
• Send updates regarding legal matters
• Process invoices and payments
• Improve our website and services
• Conduct analytics and research
• Administer accounts
• Send newsletters, legal updates, and marketing communications
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats
• Enforce our agreements, policies, and rights
We will use personal information only for lawful business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
5. SMS COMMUNICATIONS
By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive text messages from The Golightly Law Firm regarding:
• Consultation scheduling
• Appointment reminders
• Updates regarding your legal matter
• Client service communications• Billing notifications
• Administrative communications
• Other legal-service-related communications
SMS Disclosures
• Message and data rates may apply.
• Message frequency varies.
• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of obtaining legal services.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
• You may obtain assistance by replying HELP or contacting our office directly.
SMS Privacy Commitment
Mobile phone numbers, SMS consent information, and related communication data will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.
We use SMS information solely for providing requested communications and legal services.
6. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We do not sell personal information. We may share information only as reasonably necessary and consistent with applicable law.
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that assist with:
• Website hosting
• Technology support
• Client relationship management
• Payment processing
• Analytics
• Marketing services
• Communication platforms
• Call tracking services
These providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may disclose information when necessary to:
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to lawful requests from courts, regulators, or government authorities
• Protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our agreements and policies
• Protect the safety of our clients, personnel, or the public
Business Transactions
Information may be transferred as part of:
• A merger
• Acquisition
• Reorganization
• Sale of assets
• Succession planning
Any successor organization will be required to honor this Privacy Policy.
Professional Relationships
With your authorization or as reasonably necessary to evaluate, advise on, or provide legal services in connection with a prospective or active client matter, we may share information with:
• Co-counsel
• Referral counsel
• Accountants
• Tax professionals
• Financial advisors and financial professionals
• Care managers
• Fiduciaries
• Experts and consultants
• Other service providers assisting with legal services
7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND CLIENT INFORMATION
Information provided after an attorney-client relationship has been established may be protected by attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protections, confidentiality obligations imposed by applicable rules of professional conduct, and other legal protections.
Not all communications are privileged, and privilege may be affected by the circumstances under which information is shared.
Information submitted before representation begins may not be protected by attorney- client privilege.
We encourage prospective clients not to submit highly sensitive or confidential information through website forms until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
8. ANALYTICS AND ADVERTISING SERVICES
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics and similar analytics services to understand website usage and improve our Services.
These services may collect:
• IP addresses
• Device information
• Browser information
• Website activity
• User interaction data
You may opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising and Remarketing
We may use advertising and remarketing services, including:
• Google Ads
• Google Display Network
• YouTube Advertising
• Microsoft Ads
• Facebook and Instagram Advertising• LinkedIn Advertising
• Other digital advertising platforms
These services may use cookies, pixels, and related technologies to display advertisements based on prior interactions with our website. You may manage advertising preferences through applicable platform settings and industry opt-out tools.
9. CALL TRACKING
Our website and advertising campaigns may utilize call-tracking technology. When you call a telephone number displayed on our website or in advertisements, information such as caller ID, call duration, advertising source, and related website activity may be collected and processed by authorized service providers for operational and marketing purposes.
10. TESTIMONIALS AND REVIEWS
Our website may contain client testimonials, reviews, and feedback.
Testimonials reflect the experiences of individual clients and do not guarantee similar outcomes, results, or experiences in future legal matters or engagements.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
For readability, we may make minor corrections to spelling, grammar, or formatting without altering the substance of the testimonial.
11. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
• Provide legal services
• Maintain client records
• Fulfill contractual obligations
• Comply with legal and ethical requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements• Protect the Firm's legal interests
Retention periods vary based on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.
12. DATA SECURITY
We maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take reasonable precautions to protect information, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. DATA BREACH RESPONSE
If we become aware of a security incident involving personal information requiring notification under applicable law, we will provide notice as required by law.
14. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website and Services are intended for adults seeking legal services. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through our website. However, in the course of providing legal services, including estate planning, special needs planning, guardianship matters, conservatorship matters, elder law matters, and related legal services, we may collect information about minor children when that information is voluntarily provided by a parent, guardian, or other authorized individual. Such information is collected solely for the purpose of providing requested legal services and is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable legal and ethical obligations. If you believe a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information directly to us through our website without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to investigate and, where required, delete such information.
15. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Our website honors browser-based "Do Not Track" settings where technically feasible. However, third-party services integrated into our website may respond differently to such signals.
16. STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS
Residents of certain states, including California and Virginia, may have privacy rights under applicable law.
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have rights to:
• Request access to personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Learn how personal information is collected and used
• Receive information regarding disclosures of personal information
Certain information maintained by attorneys and law firms may be exempt from state privacy laws due to professional obligations, attorney-client privilege, attorney work- product protections, or other legal exemptions. The Golightly Law Firm does not sell personal information. Requests regarding applicable privacy rights may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
17. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third- party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit.
18. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Information may be stored or processed in jurisdictions that have privacy laws different from those in your location.By using our Services, you consent to such transfers, provided appropriate safeguards are maintained.
19. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through email, website notices, or other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
20. CONTACT US
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
The Golightly Law Firm
2016 John Rolfe Parkway
Richmond, VA 23238
804-658-3873
Info@golightlylaw.com
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
