Last updated: August 11, 2026
The Law Offices of Heidi T. Cochrane respects the privacy of visitors to this website. This policy explains the types of information the website may collect, how that information may be used, and the choices available to visitors.
Information You Provide
If you use the contact form, you may provide your name, email address, telephone number, county, type of legal matter, and a brief message. Please do not submit confidential, highly sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the website.
Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a written agreement signed by the attorney and client.
How Information Is Used
- To review and respond to inquiries;
- To determine whether the firm may be able to assist, including preliminary conflict checking;
- To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website; and
- To comply with applicable professional, legal, and regulatory obligations.
Service Providers and Disclosure
The website and its communications may rely on service providers such as website-hosting, WordPress, security, spam-filtering, and Google Workspace email services. Those providers may process information as needed to provide their services. The firm does not sell personal information submitted through this website.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect the website or firm, investigate misuse, or protect the rights and safety of the firm or others.
Technical Information and Cookies
The website or its service providers may automatically receive limited technical information, such as an Internet Protocol address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral information, and security or server logs. Cookies or similar technologies may be used for essential site operation, security, preferences, and performance.
Security and Retention
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information, but no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy and to meet legal, ethical, security, and recordkeeping obligations.
Third-Party Links
This website may link to third-party websites, including government resources and social-media services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children, and children should not submit personal information through the contact form.
Questions and Policy Updates
Questions about this policy may be directed to info@upstatenylawyer.com or (518) 708-8091. This policy may be updated periodically, and the revised date will appear at the top of this page.
Reviewed by Heidi T. Cochrane. Last updated August 11, 2026.