PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 3, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Buttitta Law Group (“Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website, https://buttittalawgroup.com/ (the “Website”), and through related online interactions.

This Policy is drafted to be compliant with applicable United States privacy laws, Illinois and Wisconsin requirements, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and includes provisions specific to law offices and attorney–client confidentiality obligations.

1. Firm Information

Buttitta Law Group
117 S Cook St, 2nd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 382-4000
Email: info@buttittalawgroup.com

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship Formed by Website Use

Important Legal Notice: Use of this Website, submission of information through contact forms, emails, or other online communications, and review of information contained on this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Buttitta Law Group.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a written agreement signed by both you and the Firm.

Do not submit confidential, sensitive, or privileged information through this Website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to submit, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Information included in inquiry or contact forms
  • Information provided through email communications
  • Marketing or newsletter subscription details

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Device identifiers and usage analytics

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Consent and preference management

Cookie consent and preference management are facilitated through TrustArc.

4. How We Use Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries and communications
  • Evaluating potential client matters
  • Operating and improving the Website
  • Maintaining Website security and preventing fraud
  • Compliance with legal and ethical obligations
  • Marketing and informational communications (where permitted by law)

Information submitted prior to the formation of an attorney-client relationship is not treated as privileged.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Website
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract

6. Confidentiality & Professional Obligations

Buttitta Law Group is bound by applicable rules of professional conduct, including duties of confidentiality. These duties apply only after an attorney-client relationship has been established.

Communications received before formal engagement:

  • Are not considered confidential or privileged
  • May be reviewed for conflicts of interest
  • Do not impose ethical duties beyond those required by law

7. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Website hosting, analytics, and IT service providers
  • Compliance, auditing, and professional advisors
  • TrustArc (privacy and consent management)
  • AudioEye (website accessibility services)
  • Government authorities, when required by law

We do not sell personal information.

8. Accessibility & AudioEye

We use AudioEye to assist with website accessibility compliance. AudioEye tools may:

  • Analyze Website content for accessibility issues
  • Store technical data necessary to maintain accessibility settings

AudioEye does not collect personal information for marketing or advertising purposes.

9. Data Retention

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

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Satisfy legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations
  • Maintain records related to Website operations

Inquiry data that does not result in an attorney-client relationship may be retained for a limited period for administrative and compliance purposes.

10. Your Rights

A. U.S. Residents (Illinois & Wisconsin)

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Opt out of certain data uses
  • Request information regarding data disclosures

B. GDPR Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA/UK, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted to: info@buttittalawgroup.com

We may require identity verification prior to responding.

11. Cookies & Do Not Track

The Website does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals. You may manage cookie preferences through the TrustArc consent tool or your browser settings.

12. Third-Party Websites

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

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

14. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and transmission of information is at your own risk.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Buttitta Law Group
117 S Cook St, 2nd Floor
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (847) 382-4000
Email: info@buttittalawgroup.com