Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1st, 2025
Your Privacy Matters
At Florida MVA, we understand that you're sharing sensitive information during a difficult time. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Case Information: Details about your accident, injuries, medical treatment, and insurance
- Legal Information: Whether you have current legal representation
- Background Information: Information needed to assess your case and match you with appropriate attorneys
- Communication Preferences: How and when you prefer to be contacted
Information We Collect Automatically:
- Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve website functionality
2. How We Use Your Information
- Attorney Matching: To connect you with qualified personal injury attorneys in your area
- Case Assessment: To evaluate the merits of your case and determine appropriate legal representation
- Communication: To contact you about your case, provide updates, and respond to inquiries
- Service Improvement: To enhance our website, services, and user experience
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Quality Assurance: To monitor and improve the quality of attorney referrals
3. How We Share Your Information
One Attorney, One Case
Unlike other referral services, we share your information with only ONE carefully selected attorney who is the best match for your specific case. We never sell your information to multiple attorneys or create bidding wars.
We may share your information with:
- Matched Attorney: The single attorney we determine is the best fit for your case
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government investigation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
We do NOT share your information with:
- Multiple attorneys competing for your case
- Marketing companies or lead brokers
- Insurance companies or their representatives
- Anyone not directly involved in providing you legal representation
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Storage: Data stored on secure servers with regular security updates
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- Correct: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Object: Object to certain processing of your personal information
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze website usage:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Attorney-Client Privilege
Important Legal Notice
Florida MVA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The information you share with us is not protected by attorney-client privilege until you formally engage with an attorney.
Once connected with an attorney, your communications with that attorney will be protected by attorney-client privilege according to Florida law.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated policy on our website
- We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- For material changes, we will notify you by email or website notice
- Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:
General Inquiries
Mailing Address
1314 East Las Olas Blvd
Suite #1989
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Legal Disclaimers
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
FLORIDA BAR COMPLIANCE: Florida MVA is a lawyer referral service licensed by The Florida Bar. We may receive compensation from attorneys in our network.