Privacy Policy

GP Law + Consulting, LLC

WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

GP Law + Consulting, LLC ("Firm," "we," "our," or "us") is a law firm incorporated and headquartered in the State of Rhode Island. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website located at www.gplawri.com ("Site") and all related subdomains, pages, and digital properties operated by the Firm.

Our practices comply with Rhode Island law, Massachusetts law, and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct governing licensed attorneys.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with the Site, you may provide us with:

Name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
Information submitted through our intake forms, scheduling tools.
Contents of messages, inquiries, or documents you transmit to us through our client portal
Billing information when applicable (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, our systems and third-party tools may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device type
Pages viewed, referring URLs, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Date and time of each visit
Cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
Location data derived from your IP address

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party analytics providers, social media platforms (if you interact with our social media integrations), and publicly available sources consistent with applicable law and professional ethics rules.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries and evaluating potential client engagements, subject to applicable conflict-of-interest screening
Providing legal services and communicating with clients under applicable engagement agreements
Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site and our digital services
Sending newsletters, legal updates, event invitations, and other communications, with your consent where required
Complying with legal obligations, court orders, and our duties under the Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct
Preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful activities
Analyzing aggregate Site usage trends to improve user experience
Processing employment applications and evaluating candidates

Attorney-Client Privilege Notice: Submission of information through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not transmit confidential or privileged information through this Site unless and until a written engagement letter has been executed by the Firm.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal information on the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (e.g., evaluating and fulfilling legal engagements)
Compliance with legal obligations, including applicable Rhode Island statutes and court orders
Our legitimate interests in operating a law firm, maintaining site security, and marketing our services, balanced against your rights
Your consent, where we have specifically requested it (e.g., marketing email subscriptions)

5. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party vendors to assist in operating the Site and providing services, including web hosting providers, IT support, email delivery platforms, analytics services, and payment processors. These vendors are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Professional and Legal Requirements

We may disclose information as required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental authority. As a law firm, we are also subject to mandatory reporting obligations and professional ethics rules that may require or permit disclosure in certain circumstances.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and gather analytics. The categories we use include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the Site to function; cannot be disabled
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics); data is aggregated and anonymized
Preference Cookies – Remember your settings and preferences across visits
Marketing Cookies – Used to deliver relevant content; only deployed with your consent

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our on-site cookie consent tool. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. We honor browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with our legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on the nature of the information:

Client matter files: Retained in accordance with Rhode Island Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.16 and applicable bar guidelines (typically a minimum of seven (7) years post-matter close, unless longer retention is required)
Website inquiry data: Generally retained for up to three (3) years unless an engagement results
Marketing contact data: Retained until you opt out or as required by applicable law
Technical log data: Typically retained for up to twelve (12) months

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (TLS/HTTPS), access controls, and regular security assessments.

In the event of a data breach that triggers notification obligations under applicable law, we will provide timely notice to affected individuals and, where required, to the Rhode Island Attorney General and applicable regulators.

No method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to reasonable efforts to protect your information.

9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of your relationship with us, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access – Request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you and obtain a copy
Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion – Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and professional retention obligations
Opt-Out of Marketing – Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly
Restriction – Request that we limit processing of your information in certain circumstances
Data Portability – Receive a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND EXTERNAL SERVICES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including court systems, government agencies, legal research databases, and social media platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The revised Policy will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Revised" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice where feasible.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

GP Law + Consulting, LLC

Telephone: 401-859-3432

Email: info@gplawri.com