Our Cookie Policy
At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., we seek to provide our clients throughout New Hampshire and Maine with honest and open legal counsel. Part of this pledge involves ensuring privacy and confidentiality for all of those with whom we work. This Cookie Policy summarizes how our website uses cookies and how such use affects your overall browsing experience, along with what options you have when it comes to the use of these technologies.
Whether you seek immigration advice, personal injury counsel, business service, or any number of other options in our broad service portfolio, we want you to feel comfortable and confident when using our website-whether to learn more about an area of law or to get to know us and discover whether we are the right fit for you and your needs.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are saved to your computer or mobile device when you access a site. They can be used for many different things such as site integrity, site usability, personalization aspects, and also analytical reporting. Cookies can be delivered from the site you’re visiting (first-party cookies) or from others (third-party cookies like analytics platforms or social networks).
Why does Shaheen & Gordon, P.A use cookies?
Our website uses cookies to provide a seamless and personalized experience for users seeking legal help or information about the firm. Cookies enable us to:
- Keep our website working securely and efficiently
- Remember language and accessibility settings
- Assess website traffic and user behavior to better serve you
- Integrate with social media platforms so we can be followed and shared
- Facilitate secure communications online and with our contact forms
We believe that by using cookies responsibly, we are making ourselves a better service provider to individuals, families, businesses, and educational institutions throughout New Hampshire and Maine.
What different types of cookies do we use?
In order to deliver a comprehensive suite of legal resources and the best website experience, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. uses the following cookies:
- Active Cookies: These are necessary for basic functionality of the website and perform such tasks as page navigation, logging in securely, and accessing protected content. If you block these cookies, the website may not be able to function.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies give us aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use the website. We use data analytics tools such as Google Analytics which help us assess the number of visitors, analyze popular pages and browsing patterns, and improve our content offerings.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow your preferences (e.g., displays, language settings, entries in forms) to be remembered and provide enhanced functionality and display capabilities. They also provide us with a more personalized browsing experience.
- Third Party Cookies: There may be third-party embedded content or links to such social media networks as Facebook, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn on our website. Depending on your browser settings, such a site may also place its own cookie on your device (having nothing to do with us) that permits it to track or allow users to share content.
We do not use cookies or other tracking for interest-based advertising purposes or to collect sensitive personally identifiable information.
How can the use of cookies affect you?
Cookies are used to help ensure the correct and secure function of our website. As you navigate throughout the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. site, cookies serve to:
- Increase the security of your conversation, especially when entering sensitive information into one of our online forms
- Load content quickly and effectively, independent of your device or browser
- Keep your selections persistent, so you won’t have to make the same ones over and over again
- Learn which areas of the law firm’s content and resources are most useful, so we can provide additional relevant material where appropriate
If you choose to disable certain cookies, you may not be able to use features like our contact forms or other interactive legal tools. However, general information about our practice areas and attorneys is available without needing to turn on cookies.
How do we manage the use of cookies?
We recognize that you want to control your own personal data and how you interact with our website. When you first visit our website, we will ask you to consent to the use of cookies. You may modify your cookie settings at any time by using the cookie management tool (usually at the bottom of each webpage).
Most web browsers also enable the cookie settings through their settings menu. You can:
- See what cookies are installed on your device
- Delete cookies either individually or as a batch
- Prevent cookies from being installed on your computer
Please note that if you do restrict cookies, it could impact the operation of our website. To find out more about how to manage cookies in your browser, please see your browser’s help documentation.
What are third party cookies and how do we use cookies from external service providers?
As part of our effort to provide locally relevant law information and resources, our site may utilize embedded content, social media widgets, or links to other services. Third parties like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Analytics, or YouTube may drop their own cookies when you interact with their content on our site.
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A does not control the functionality of third-party cookies. If you’re concerned about cookies, please view the privacy and cookie policies of the services you interact with and how your data may be shared or used. You may be able to disable third-party tracking via your browser settings or directly with the third party.
Cookies and the protection of data
Protecting your privacy is fundamental to our work at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. On this site, cookies serve only to limit the amount of personally identifiable information that we collect. Data collected by our analytics tools is aggregated and used only for analysis and application directed at improving our website and services.
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. complies with all applicable data protection obligations including applicable New Hampshire privacy and Maine privacy statutes, as well as applicable federal laws. Any information collected from you through our web forms or case evaluation tool will be secured promptly via encryption, and never disclosed to unauthorized third parties.
How do we use analytics
To help us continually improve our site and to better provide you with the legal resources you need, we employ analytics packages such as Google Analytics which use cookies to collect certain information about your experience with our site, including the pages you visit and the time spent on those pages, the actions you take, and so on. Such results or information is aggregated and anonymized in accordance with governing Google Analytics best practices and does not identify individual users of our site.
The information we obtain from analytics helps us:
- Understand the legal issues and related resources of most interest to our readers
- Improve the navigation and usability of site resources
- Make relevant, accurate and timely updates to site content
If you wish to opt-out of being tracked by Google Analytics you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or change your browser’s settings.
How do we use cookies in our legal communications?
Cookies allow for the secure and efficient transmission of your contact information and session data, which is why we may use cookies to optimize your ability to receive a quick response from our attorneys when you sign up for our Legal Alerts or fill out a form on www.shaheengoing.com. We will never sell, rent or exchange data for marketing purposes, nor will any information collected through the use of cookies in this manner be used for such reasons. Any communications with Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. are attorney-client privileged and confidential in nature.
What rights and choices do you have?
You can manage how cookies are used on our site. You may, at any time, wish to:
- Accept all cookies to navigate the full site offerings and resources
- Decline non-essential cookies while accessing the core content of the site
- Request information about the categories of information we collect and how we use such information
- Opt out and remove stored cookies from your computer/device
If you wish to exercise any of the above rights or request additional information related to our privacy standards described on this site, contact our office using the contact details below.
Updates to this cookie policy
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. updates and revises this Cookie Policy periodically based upon changes in applicable law, technology, and business practices. We encourage you to re-visit this page from time to time to learn about how we use cookies and how we protect your privacy.
Any material changes in our cookie practices, or the use of new cookies, will be provided through a notice on our website and, where applicable, emailed directly to our clients.
Contact us about cookies or privacy matters
In case you have questions or concerns about the cookie policy, data security, or your rights as a visitor to the website, we encourage you to contact Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. by either calling one of our offices at:
- Concord NH – 603-288-1294
- Dover NH – 603-288-1372
- Manchester NH – 603-288-1294
- Nashua NH – 603-288-1379
- Portland ME – 207-389-7350
- Toll-Free 888-801-9916
You can also contact us through the website contact form or on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. We strive to protect your privacy and peace of mind while you investigate how our firm can help you deal with your legal issues.
We value client privacy and trust
Protecting clients’ data and privacy is a priority at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., and central to our practice because we recognize the highly sensitive nature of legal issues in areas like immigration, personal injury, and criminal defense. Using cookies on this site is in keeping with our commitment to the highest standards of ethical, client-centered legal representation.
Every person who visits our site and uses our services, whether on behalf of themselves, family, or their company, should see their content clearly and have control over what they use. We are proud to set high standards for privacy, transparency, and responsible use of data in the legal profession.
Cookie FAQ
Q: Do you have to enable cookies in order to use the Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. website?
A: You can access most of our website without having cookies enabled, but some of the website features-such as our contact us forms or personalized area of the site-might not work optimally.Q: Does your website use cookies for advertising purposes?
A: We do not use cookies to serve targeted ads or provide your online browsing patterns to third-party marketing firms.Q: How can I revoke my consent to cookies?
A: You can modify your choice at any time through our cookie tool or individual browser settings.Q: Who should I contact if I have a question about privacy/cookies?
A: Just make a call to any of our local offices or use the online contact form for a quick response to your privacy question.
Legal Disclaimer
This Cookie Policy is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. This information changes often, and may not always be accurate. Please seek out a qualified privacy/cookie/data protection attorney at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. for advice concerning your particular facts and circumstances.
Control your experience – contact us today
Your privacy, your peace of mind, and your best interests are our top priorities. If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or wish to discuss your legal needs at this time, call Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. today. Call your nearest office location, use our secure online contact form, or email us to discuss your case and schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced attorney. From our firm, you can expect to receive comprehensive legal advocacy throughout New Hampshire and Maine.