The Information We Collect

Personal information you provide and how it is used: You may freely visit the Website anonymously and without being required to provide us with any personal information; however, certain requests and features do require that you provide WNYLC with some personally identifying information as more particularly described below. Personal information is data that can be used to identify or contact you. Please do not send confidential information to us directly through this Website, or by email to any of the contact email addresses listed on this Website.

Donate

WNYLC prefers to accept donations made directly whenever possible. However, in certain circumstances, WNYLC uses Little Green Light to process online donations and other transactions.

When you make a donation through Little Green Light on behalf of WNYLC, you will be asked to provide certain personally identifiable information, including your name, mailing address, and payment information, in order to process your donation. For information about how Little Green Light collects, uses, and protects your information, please review the Little Green Light Privacy Policy at https://www.littlegreenlight.com/privacypolicy/.

Credit card information provided at the time of your donation is used solely to process your donation and is not retained by WNYLC. If you choose to make a recurring donation, your payment information may be securely stored by Little Green Light for the limited purpose of processing future recurring donations in accordance with its privacy and security practices.

Emails

There are various opportunities for Website visitors to sign up for WNYLC emails (e.g., WNYLC’ Newsletter). If you opt to join WNYLC’ mailing list to receive the latest updates on news and events, WNYLC will ask you to provide certain personally identifying information, including your email address, and first and last name. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time by using the link provided in the footer of all such emails.

Non-personal information WNYLC collects by automated means and how WNYLC uses it

WNYLC also collects certain non-personal information (data in a form that does not support direct association with any specific person or individual) by automated means when you visit the Website. Much of this information is collected through the use of third party tracking services, which includes Google Analytics. The information collected may include usage information, such as the numbers and frequency of users to the Website, pages visited, web browsing histories, your location and device, social networking activities and similar data. When gathered, this data is used in the aggregate, and not in a manner that is intended to identify you personally. From time to time, this type of aggregate information may be shared with third parties. In addition to the third party tracking services mentioned above, WNYLC also collects this information through various other means, including “cookies,” “web beacons,” and IP addresses, as further explained below.

Cookies; Scripts – A cookie is a piece of information that a web server may place on your computer when you visit a website. Cookies are commonly used by websites to improve the user experience. Many cookies last only through a single website session, or visit. Others may have an expiration date or may remain on your computer until you delete them. WNYLC may use “session cookies” to enhance the user experience and for other web-related purposes. These session cookies are not linked to personally identifiable information. WNYLC may also use cookies for other purposes, including to maintain continuity during a user session, to gather data about the usage of the Website for research and other purposes, or to store a user name or related login credentials so that you do not have to provide this information every time you return to the Website. WNYLC may also employ the use of scripts on the Website. Scripts are small computer programs embedded within web pages that give those pages extra functionality.

Most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookie/scripts, how to be notified when you receive a new cookie/script, and how to disable existing cookies/scripts. If you disable the use of cookies/scripts, you may not be able to take full advantage of all the features on the Website.

Pixel Tags – WNYLC’ Website may contain pixel tags (also known as Internet tags, web beacons and clear GIFs). These web beacons allow third parties to obtain information such as the IP address of the computer that downloaded the page on which the beacon appears, the URL of the page on which the pixel tag appears, the time the page containing the tag was viewed, the type of browser used to view the page, and the information in cookies set by the third party. Pixel tags also may be used to track whether you have opened an HTML email. When the email is opened, a part of the code that makes up the HTML page calls a web server to load the pixel tag that then generates a record showing that the email has been viewed. Pixel tags also may recognize when the email was opened, how many times it was forwarded and which URLs (links within the email) were clicked.

IP Addresses – When you visit and interact with the Website, third parties with whom WNYLC has contracted to provide services may collect Internet Protocol addresses (each an “IP Address”), as well as browser type, Internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and page navigation. An IP Address is a unique identifier number that certain electronic devices use to identify and to communicate with each other on the Internet; your Internet Service Provider automatically assigns an IP Address to the computer that you are using. WNYLC gathers this information to track Website visitor movement in the aggregate, and to gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. WNYLC may use this information to enhance the Website or for other lawful purposes.

How WNYLC May Share Your Info

WNYLC may disclose all the information (described herein) that it collects, as stated in this Privacy Policy including in accordance with the terms set forth in this section. WNYLC works with a variety of third party partners in order to allow it to make the Website available to you, to host and store the information WNYLC collects from you, and to provide certain functionality and features. WNYLC also may share the personally identifiable information you provide it with partners and third parties in regard to direct mail opportunities.

Except as stated in this Privacy Policy, WNYLC does not reveal personally identifiable information about you to third parties for their independent use unless: (1) you expressly authorize WNYLC to do so; (2) it is necessary to allow WNYLC and its service providers or agents to provide services on WNYLC’ behalf; (3) it is to provide products or services to you; (4) it is disclosed to entities that perform marketing or data aggregation services for WNYLC; (5) it is necessary in connection with a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of WNYLC or the merger of WNYLC into another entity or any consolidation, share exchange, combination, reorganization, or like transaction in which WNYLC is not the survivor; or (6) WNYLC is required or permitted to do so for any or all of the following reasons: (i) to comply with a subpoena, legal process, government request or any other legal obligation; (ii) to prevent, investigate, detect, or prosecute criminal offenses or attacks on the technical integrity of the Website or our network; and/or (iii) to protect the rights, privacy, property, business, or safety of WNYLC, its partners and employees or the visitors to the Website.

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages.

Messaging Terms & Conditions

"By providing your mobile phone number and agreeing to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications from Western New York Law Center, Inc. regarding your legal matter, including appointment reminders, case updates, document requests, and other case-related notifications. Message frequency varies based on your case activity. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for assistance. Your consent is not a condition of receiving legal services. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service."

The SMS consent checkbox is not pre-selected and requires the client's affirmative action before consent is recorded. Consent is stored within the client's LegalServer record. No SMS messages are sent unless valid consent has been obtained.

Clients may revoke consent at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message or by contacting our office directly. Upon opting out, no further SMS messages will be sent except those required to confirm the opt-out request.

Children’s Privacy/Note to Parents

WNYLC complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”). COPPA requires that web site operators never knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without requesting verifiable parental consent.

In accordance with COPPA, WNYLC does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. WNYLC recommends that no one under the age of 18 submits personally identifiable information to the Website. In the event that WNYLC determines that a user of this Website is under the age of 13, NL will not maintain or use his/her/their personally identifiable information.

The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age; however, if a parent or guardian of a child who is under 13 years of age discovers that any personal information of the child has been submitted to WNYLC through the Website without the parent’s or guardian’s consent, WNYLC will use commercially reasonable measures to remove such personal information from the Website at the parent’s or guardian’s request. To request the removal of personal information of a child under 13 years of age, the parent or guardian must contact WNYLC as set forth in the Contact Section, and provide all information requested to assist it in identifying the information to be removed.

Third Party Websites/Links

WNYLC also may provide links to a variety of third-party social media sites, platforms and/or websites – such as Facebook, X and others – as a service to you, and in order to provide you       i) additional information and/or content related to WNYLC, or ii) additional venues through which you can learn about and discuss WNYLC activities. WNYLC encourages you to review and understand their privacy practices and policies, if any, before providing any personally identifying information to them.  WNYLC is not responsible for the content or information of these websites and platforms, or any other use of the linked websites and platforms.

Social Media/Networking

WNYLC maintains presence on several social media/networking platforms, such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. WNYLC may incorporate some third-party social media/ networking features onto the Website that may allow you to share and/or publicly post content or information from the Website to your profile on a third-party social network. Through these platforms and features, WNYLC may receive some personal information and some Website usage information about you, and this Policy applies to that information as well. In addition, third party social networking platforms and blogging platforms have their own privacy policies that explain how these third parties will use and protect your information. If you choose to use the third party social networking features on the Website, WNYLC may suggest language for you to post on your social network (such as “Jane Smith read our WNYLC News”).

How We Attempt To Safeguard Your Information

WNYLC maintains – and asks that any third-party partners who may store information on our behalf to maintain – administrative, technical and physical safeguards for the Website designed to protect your personal information against theft, loss, misuse or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction of the personal information that we collect from you.  WNYLC restricts access to personal information collected about you on the Website to its employees, those who are otherwise specified in this Privacy Policy, or others who need to know such information to provide services to you or in the course of conducting our business operations or activities; however, no website, application or transmission can guarantee security.  Thus, while WNYLC has established and maintains what it believes to be reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personally identifying information obtained through the Website and strives to protect your personal information, it cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to WNYLC.  When you link to one of the social media platforms, the personal information you share is visible to other users and can be read, collected, or used by them.  You are responsible for the personal information you choose to submit in these instances, and understand, acknowledge, and agree that you transmit certain personal information over this Website at your own risk.

Security

The security of your personal information is important to WNYLC. WNYLC will use commercially reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from loss and unauthorized access, alteration, destruction, disclosure and use. Due to the inherent nature of the Internet as an open global communications vehicle, WNYLC cannot guarantee that any information, during transmission through the Internet or while stored on its system or otherwise in its care, will be absolutely safe from intrusion.

If you correspond with WNYLC by e-mail or using web forms like a “contact us” feature on the Website, you should be aware that your transmission might not be secure. A third party could view the information you send in transit by such means. WNYLC will have no liability for disclosure of your information due to errors or unauthorized acts of third parties during or after transmission.

If WNYLC believes that the security of your personal information in its care may have been compromised, it may seek to notify you of that development. If a notification is appropriate, WNYLC will endeavor to notify you as promptly as possible under the circumstances. If WNYLC has your    e-mail address, it may notify you by e-mail. Through these Terms of Use, you consent to WNYLC’ use of e-mail as a means of such notification.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold WNYLC and its respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, damages, costs, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of your use of the Website. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WNYLC HAVE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE BREACH OF THESE TERMS OF USE, HOWEVER OCCASIONED.

Applicable Law

These Terms of Use and the incorporated Privacy Policy will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any action at law or in equity that arises out of or relates to any use of the Website will be filed only in the state or federal courts located in Erie County, and you hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating any such action. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid by a court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Use Of The Website From Outside The United States

WNYLC does not represent or warrant that the Website, or any part thereof, is appropriate or available for use in any particular geographic location.  If you choose to access our Website, you do so on your own initiative and at your own risk, and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules, and regulations applicable in your jurisdiction.  The Website is hosted in the United States and is governed by United States law.  If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States where WNYLC servers are located and its central database is operated.  The data protection and other laws of the United States and other countries might not be as comprehensive as those in your country.  By using the Website, you consent to your information being transferred to WNYLC facilities and to the facilities of those third parties with whom WNYLC shares it as described in the above Section 2. Privacy Policy.

Changes

WNYLC reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time.

Entire Agreement

Except as set forth in this Section, these Terms of Use contain the entire agreement, and supersede all prior oral and written agreements, proposals and understandings, between WNYLC and you, with respect to information collected on this Website, including personal information. If you use the Website or otherwise have business dealings with WNYLC, such use or dealings will be subject to these Terms of use, plus any other written agreement between the parties that is applicable thereto.

How To Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about these Terms of Use, or your dealings with this Website, you may write to:

Western New York Law Center, Inc.

37 Franklin Street

2nd Floor, Suite 210

Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 855-0203

Last updated: August 2026