Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 26, 2025
Vestavia Title, LLC (“Vestavia Title,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to keeping personal information accurate, confidential, and secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit https://mgualanolaw.com/ (the “Site”) and when you interact with us online. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you submit through our Site, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Property address, closing/transaction details, and preferred dates
- Messages sent via contact or consultation forms
- Documents you choose to upload related to real estate/title matters
Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, device and browser type, operating system
- Pages viewed, referring/exit pages, and timestamps
- Data collected through cookies, pixels, and server logs
Sensitive Information
Please do not submit bank account numbers, full payment card details, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive/confidential information through general Site forms. If such information is required for your transaction, we will provide secure, purpose-built channels.
Attorney–Client Relationship & Confidentiality
Submitting information through this Site or contacting us online does not create an attorney–client relationship. Please avoid sharing confidential or time-sensitive information until an engagement is confirmed in writing. Once engaged, your information will be handled consistent with professional obligations and applicable law.
How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and communicate with you
- Process or support real estate/title services (e.g., title searches, closings)
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience
- Send non-marketing notices (e.g., appointment confirmations, security alerts, policy updates)
- Analyze Site usage and performance
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights
We do not sell or rent your personal information or mobile numbers to third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
Non-Marketing Communications
We may contact you for non-marketing purposes such as consultation/closing confirmations, important notices, or security alerts.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn we’ve collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve content. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect certain features.
Analytics & Third-Party Tools
We may use analytics services to help us understand how the Site is used. These providers may collect or receive limited information about your device and interactions to deliver aggregated insights. We do not authorize them to use this information for their own direct marketing to you.
Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We may disclose information:
- For legal reasons: To comply with laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful requests
- To protect rights and safety: To enforce policies, protect operations, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Vestavia Title, users, or others
- With service providers: To vendors who perform services for us (e.g., secure document exchange, hosting, analytics, form processing) under appropriate confidentiality safeguards
- For real estate/title services: With parties necessary to facilitate your transaction (e.g., title insurance underwriters, lenders, settlement/escrow agents, real estate brokers/agents, attorneys of record, notaries, recording offices)
- With your consent: As directed or authorized by you
We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information or mobile numbers.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal/regulatory obligations (including record-keeping related to real estate transactions), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Your Choices
- Email/Text Preferences: You may opt out of non-essential communications by following the instructions in our messages. (Transactional/required messages may still be sent.)
- Cookies: Manage cookies through your browser/device settings.
- Access/Update: To request access to or correction of your information, contact us using the details below.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted signifies acceptance of the updated Policy.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site. Continued use after changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of those changes.
How to Contact Us
Vestavia Title, LLC
701 Chestnut St
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (205) 536-6999
Website: https://mgualanolaw.com/
Mark E. Gualano — Attorney at Law
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Transactions