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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to information collected online from users of this website. In this policy, you can learn what kind of information we collect, when and how we might use that information, how we protect the information, and the choices you have with respect to your personal information.

Our law firm partners with FindLaw, an Internet Brands business. To learn more about the Internet Brands privacy policy and the data that might be collected, please visit: Internet Brands Privacy Statement.

What personal information is collected through this website and how is it used?

We collect information about our users in three ways: directly from the user, from our Web server logs and through cookies. We use the information primarily to provide you with a personalized Internet experience that delivers the information, resources, and services that are most relevant and helpful to you. We don’t share any of the information you provide with others, unless we say so in this Privacy Policy, or when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.

User-supplied information

If you fill out the “contact” form on this website, we will ask you to provide some personal information (such as e-mail address, name, phone number and state). We only require that you provide an e-mail address on the contact form. Further, if chat is available through this site, you may be asked to provide information if you participate in an online chat. Please do not submit any confidential, proprietary or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. Social Security Number; date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information) (collectively, “Sensitive Information”). If you submit any Sensitive Information, you do so at your own risk and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission.

Information that you provide to us through the contact form or an online chat will be used so that we may respond to your inquiry. We may also use information you provide to us to communicate with you in the future. If you do not wish to receive such communications, you may opt out (unsubscribe) as described below.

Web server logs

When you visit our website, we may track information about your visit and store that information in web server logs, which are records of the activities on our sites. The servers automatically capture and save the information electronically. Examples of the information we may collect include:

your unique Internet protocol address;
the name of your unique Internet service provider;
the town/city, county/state and country from which you access our website;
the kind of browser or computer you use;
the number of links you click within the site;
the date and time of your visit;
the web page from which you arrived to our site;
the pages you viewed on the site; and
certain searches/queries that you conducted via our website(s).

The information we collect in web server logs helps us administer the site, analyze its usage, protect the website and its content from inappropriate use and improve the user’s experience.

Cookies

In order to offer and provide a customized and personal service, our websites and applications may use cookies and similar technologies to store and help track information about you. Cookies are simply small pieces of data that are sent to your browser from a Web server and stored on your computer’s hard drive. We use cookies to help remind us who you are and to help you navigate our sites during your visits. Cookies also can tell us where visitors go on a website and allow us to save preferences for you so you won’t have to re-enter them each time you visit. The use of cookies is relatively standard. Most Internet browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can use your browser to either notify you when you receive a cookie or to disable cookies.

If you wish to disable cookies from this site, you can do so using your browser. You should understand that some features of many sites may not function properly if you don’t accept cookies. For more information about using browsers to manage cookies, please see All About Cookies. You can also refuse to accept Flash cookies from this website using Adobe’s Flash management tools. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

By visiting this website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

Third-party Services

We may use services hosted by third parties, including Adobe Site Catalyst, to assist in providing our services and to help us understand the use of our site by our visitors. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including your IP address or cookies. If these third-party services collect information, they do so anonymously and in the aggregate to provide information helpful to us such as website trends, without identifying individual visitors.

In addition, we may use services provided by third parties to display relevant content, products, services and advertising to you. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to collect or receive information from this website and elsewhere on the internet. They may then use that information to provide measurement services so we can understand your interests and retarget advertisements based on your previous visits to this website. Please keep in mind that we do not share your personal information with any third-party advertiser, ad server or ad network.

You may be able to opt-out of the collection and use of information for ad targeting by some third parties by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting Google’s Ad Settings. You can visit this page to opt out of AdRoll’s and their partners’ targeted advertising. Please see “Cookies” in the section above for more information on how you can control the use of cookies on your computer.

California Do Not Track

Our web services do not alter, change, or respond upon receiving Do Not Track (DNT) requests or signals in browsers. As described in more detail above, we track user activity using web server logs, cookies and similar technologies. Information collected in web server logs helps us analyze website usage and improve the user’s experience. Cookies allow us to offer you a customized experience and present relevant advertising to you.

How is personal information protected?

We take certain appropriate security measures to help protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will always be unable to defeat our security measures.

Who has access to the information?

We will not sell, rent, or lease mailing lists or other user data to others, and we will not make your personal information available to any unaffiliated parties, except as follows:

to agents, website vendors and/or contractors who may use it on our behalf or in connection with their relationship with us;
if we are unable to assist with your matter, but know an unaffiliated attorney or firm that may be able to help you, we may refer you and share information you provided us with that party; and
as required by law, in a matter of public safety or policy, as needed in connection with the transfer of our business assets (for example, if we are acquired by another firm or if we are liquidated during bankruptcy proceedings), or if we believe in good faith that sharing the data is necessary to protect our rights or property.

How can I correct, amend or delete my personal information and/or opt out of future communications?

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. Contact us via the phone number, contact form or mailing address on our website at any time to:

see what data we have about you, if any;
change/correct any data we have about you;
ask us to delete any data we have about you; and/or
opt out of future communications from us.

If you have any additional questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via the phone number, contact form or mailing address listed on this website. If our information practices change in a significant way, we will post the policy changes here.

SMS Privacy Policy (Florida Law Firm)

Block & Scarpa (“Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable law and the professional obligations of attorneys regulated by The Florida Bar.

This SMS Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you opt in to receive text messages from our Firm.

Scope and Purpose

This policy applies to all SMS (text message) communications between you and the Firm, including prospective clients, current clients, and former clients.

Information We Collect

When you communicate with us via SMS, we may collect:

Your name and mobile phone number
Message content, including any information you voluntarily provide
Matter-related or intake-related information

Please note: Do not send highly sensitive or confidential information via SMS unless specifically instructed by our office.

Use of SMS Communications

We use SMS messaging solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

Appointment scheduling and reminders
Updates regarding your legal matter
Responding to inquiries
Administrative notifications

We do not send unsolicited advertisements via SMS. Any marketing communications will comply with:

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Applicable carrier regulations (A2P 10DLC)
Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, including advertising rules

Consent to Receive Messages

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you:

Consent to receive SMS communications from the Firm
Acknowledge that message frequency may vary
Understand that message and data rates may apply

Your consent is not a condition of hiring the Firm.

Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out at any time by:

Replying STOP to any message
Contacting our office at (772) 794-1918

You may reply HELP for assistance.

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Considerations

SMS messaging may not be secure. Communicating with the Firm via SMS:

Does not automatically create an attorney-client relationship
May not be protected by attorney-client privilege if confidentiality is compromised
Should not be used for urgent or highly sensitive communications

The Firm complies with its duties under The Florida Bar regarding confidentiality (including Rule 4-1.6), but you share information via SMS at your own risk.

No Legal Advice via SMS

SMS communications from the Firm are intended for administrative and informational purposes only.
Text messages do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for formal legal counsel.

No Deadlines or Time-Sensitive Reliance

You should not rely on SMS messages for critical deadlines, court dates, or time-sensitive legal matters.
Always confirm important dates and obligations directly with our office via phone or formal written communication.