1. Who We Are

Deported at Border is a website operated by The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. In this policy, “Firm,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. The website address is deportedatborder.com.

The Firm’s mailing address is 390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL 32801. The Firm may be reached by telephone at (305) 515-0613 or through the Contact Us page.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, country of residence and mailing address.
• Case-related information: immigration history, travel history, border-inspection details, dates, locations, legal issues and descriptions of the assistance requested.
• Uploaded materials: passport pages, immigration forms, government notices, travel records, court records and other files that you choose to submit.
• Communications: messages, form submissions and correspondence with the Firm.
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, date and time of access, and server-log information.
• Cookie and analytics information: information generated through cookies or similar technologies when those tools are enabled.

3. How We Use Information

We may use information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and communications;
• Conducting an initial review of a potential immigration matter;
• Determining whether the Firm may offer a consultation or representation;
• Providing legal services after an attorney-client relationship has been established;
• Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and securing the website;
• Preventing spam, fraud, abuse and unauthorized access;
• Understanding website use and improving content and functionality;
• Maintaining business and professional records;
• Complying with legal, regulatory, ethical and professional obligations; and
• Establishing, exercising or defending legal rights.

4. Contact Forms, Prospective Clients and File Uploads

When you submit a contact or case-evaluation form, the information may be transmitted through the website, stored in the WordPress database or form system, sent to the Firm by email, and processed by hosting, email, security, backup or other service providers that support the website.

Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship, obligate the Firm to accept the matter or prevent the Firm from representing another person. Representation begins only after the Firm accepts the matter and the parties execute a written representation agreement.

Do not use the website for emergency or time-sensitive communications. Do not upload original documents. Before representation begins, avoid sending information that is unnecessary to determine whether the Firm can evaluate the matter.

5. Cookies, Analytics and Technical Data

The website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential operation, security, spam prevention, preferences, performance measurement and analytics. Cookies are small files stored on a browser or device.

Essential cookies may be required for security or website functionality. When nonessential analytics or other optional cookies are used, the Firm may provide a consent or preference tool where legally required. You may also control cookies through browser settings, although disabling cookies can affect website functionality.

Web servers and security systems may automatically create logs containing IP addresses, requested pages, timestamps, error data and related technical information. This information may be used to maintain the website, investigate problems and detect malicious activity.

6. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: hosting companies, form providers, email providers, security vendors, backup services, analytics providers and technical contractors that process information for us.
• Professional support: attorneys, consultants, interpreters, experts or vendors involved in evaluating or providing services, where appropriate and permitted.
• Legal and ethical obligations: courts, government agencies, regulators, law-enforcement authorities or other parties when required or permitted by law or professional duties.
• Protection of rights: when reasonably necessary to investigate fraud or abuse, protect security, enforce agreements or establish and defend legal claims.
• Business changes: in connection with a merger, restructuring, sale, transfer or succession involving all or part of the Firm, subject to applicable professional duties.
• With your direction or consent: when you ask or authorize us to disclose information.

We do not sell personal information for money. We do not disclose case-related information for another company’s independent direct-marketing use.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, evaluating potential matters, providing legal services, maintaining records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, protecting security and complying with legal, ethical and professional obligations.

Retention periods vary based on the type of information, whether representation was established, applicable professional rules, legal requirements, backup schedules and the need to preserve records relating to conflicts, claims or security incidents. Information may remain in backups for a limited period after deletion from active systems.

8. Information Security

We use administrative, technical and physical measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, use, alteration and disclosure. These measures may include access controls, encrypted website connections, spam and malware protection, backups and restrictions on service-provider access.

No website, email system, cloud service or transmission method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you submit information through the website at your own risk. Telephone or another approved method may be more appropriate for particularly sensitive information.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and whether a particular privacy law applies, you may have rights concerning personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability or information about disclosures. You may also have the right to withdraw consent when processing is based on consent.

These rights are not absolute. We may need to verify your identity and may deny or limit a request when permitted by law, including when information must be retained for legal, ethical, conflict-checking, security, recordkeeping or claims-related purposes.

To make a privacy request, use the Contact Us page, call (305) 515-0613, or write to The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A., 390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL 32801. State that the request concerns website privacy and describe the information or action requested.

If the California Consumer Privacy Act or another state privacy law applies to the Firm and your information, we will respond to verified requests in accordance with the applicable law. We will not discriminate against a person for exercising a legally protected privacy right.

10. International Visitors

The Firm is located in the United States. Information submitted from another country may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.

When European Economic Area, United Kingdom or similar privacy laws apply, our legal bases may include taking steps at your request before entering a contract, performing a contract, complying with legal obligations, pursuing legitimate interests such as responding to inquiries and securing the website, and consent where required.

11. Children’s Privacy

The website is intended for adults seeking immigration information or legal services. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website. A parent or guardian who believes that a child submitted information may contact us to request review and appropriate action.

12. Third-Party Websites and Embedded Services

The website may link to government agencies, social networks, mapping services, payment services, scheduling tools or other third-party websites. Third parties operate under their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy, security or content of third-party services.

13. Changes to This Policy and How to Contact Us

We may revise this policy to reflect changes in the website, services, vendors, legal requirements or privacy practices. The effective date at the top of the policy will be updated when material revisions are posted. Continued use of the website after an updated policy is posted is subject to the revised policy.

Privacy contact:
The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.
390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: (305) 515-0613
Online: Contact Us