Foster + Bloom Family Formation Law Group (“Foster + Bloom,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, fosterbloomlaw.com, and any associated sites, subdomains, or applications we operate (collectively, the “Site”). This Privacy Policy is part of our Terms of Use.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways:
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Request a consultation
- Fill out a contact form or inquiry
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit information through scheduling tools, intake forms, or other interactive features
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or text message
- Apply for employment or partnership opportunities
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
- Network Information: IP address, referring URL, and domain name
- Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
- Scheduling and calendar tools
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising and marketing platforms
- Referral partners or organizations you are affiliated with
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide our services
- Communications: To send you service-related communications, appointment reminders, follow-ups, and requested information
- Marketing: To send promotional communications, newsletters, and information about our services (with your consent where required)
- Site Improvement: To analyze Site usage, improve functionality, and enhance user experience
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized access, and other security issues
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
- Business Operations: To manage our business, including data analysis, audits, record-keeping, and reporting
3. SMS/Text Messaging
When you opt in to receive text messages from Foster + Bloom, the following applies. Text messages may include appointment reminders, consult scheduling, intake follow-ups, and client service communications.
- Consent: By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Foster + Bloom.
- Message Frequency: Message frequency varies depending on the nature of your inquiry and your engagement with our services.
- Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Please contact your wireless carrier for details.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message you receive.
- Help: For assistance, reply HELP to any message you receive, or contact us at info@fosterbloomlaw.com.
- Carrier Liability: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- No Sharing of Mobile Information: Your mobile phone number and text messaging opt-in data will never be shared with, sold to, or disclosed to third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering our services (e.g., website hosting, email platforms, scheduling tools, analytics, payment processing, and communications providers used to deliver calls and text messages). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
Legal and Safety
We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Foster + Bloom, our users, or the public
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
Business Transfers
If Foster + Bloom is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Site, remember preferences, and improve performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns.
Do Not Track
Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Opt out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe links)
- Opt out of text messages (reply STOP)
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us
If you are a resident of a state with specific privacy rights, you may have additional rights under applicable law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by Foster + Bloom. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
11. International Users
The Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revisions.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Foster + Bloom Family Formation Law Group
10310 Couloak Dr, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28216
Main Phone: (855) 784-7484
Email: info@fosterbloomlaw.com