Introduction
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This policy was last updated on May 22, 2026.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you use our website: (a) Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, and other contact details voluntarily submitted through contact forms or email inquiries; (b) Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies; and (c) Communications: any information you provide when contacting us through the website, including the content of messages submitted via contact forms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to respond to your inquiries and communicate with you; to improve the functionality and content of our website; to comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations; and to administer and protect our website and systems. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Submission of information through our website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal written engagement agreement signed by both parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of our website. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. The inclusion of a link does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or its content.
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Compliance
We comply with the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-515 et seq.). Connecticut residents may have certain rights with respect to their personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of their personal data, and the right to opt out of certain uses of their data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information and encourage you to use caution when submitting sensitive information online.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC
433 South Main Street, Suite 319
West Hartford, CT 06110
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.