Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/22/2025

1. Overview

The Amigo Group, APLC (“The Amigo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a California professional law corporation owned and operated by Richard Pourgol, a licensed attorney. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who visit our website, contact us, or seek legal services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website, online forms, social media platforms, and related communications.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

●     Name

●     Phone number

●     Email address

●     Mailing address

●     Information relating to a legal matter or potential claim

●     Any other information submitted through our website forms, social media messages, phone calls, text messages, or email communications

Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship unless and until a written retainer agreement is executed.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

●     IP address

●     Browser type and device information

●     Pages visited and time spent on the site

●     Referring URLs

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

●     Respond to inquiries and communications

●     Evaluate potential legal matters

●     Provide legal representation when retained

●     Facilitate lawful co-counsel or referral arrangements with other licensed attorneys

●     Comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory obligations

●     Improve our website, marketing, and client services

●     Protect against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

A. Co-Counsel and Referring Attorneys

The Amigo may co-counsel with or refer matters to other licensed attorneys or law firms, both within California and in other jurisdictions, when appropriate and in the client’s best interest.

Any sharing of client information is:

●     Limited to what is reasonably necessary

●     Done in compliance with applicable attorney-client privilege and confidentiality rules

●     Subject to client consent as required by California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.1 and other applicable rules

B. Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers that assist with:

●     Website hosting

●     IT and data security

●     Analytics and communications

These providers are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and safeguard information.

C. Legal and Ethical Obligations

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or to comply with professional responsibility obligations.

5. Social Media and Advertising Platforms

The Amigo may market and communicate through social media platforms such as Instagram and other online advertising channels. Information submitted through these platforms is subject to this Privacy Policy as well as the privacy policies of the respective platform.

We do not control third-party platforms and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect website functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

●     Request access to personal information collected

●     Request correction of inaccurate personal information

●     Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and ethical exceptions

●     Know that we do not sell personal information

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services and website are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact:

The Amigo Group, APLC

(855) 434 – 6376
support@theamigo.com