Last updated: February 19, 2026
Yacobozzi Draktos, LLC (“YD Legal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who visit our website (the “Site”) or communicate with us electronically.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our Site.
This Policy should be read together with our Cookies Policy.
1. No Attorney-Client Relationship Created by Website Use
Use of this Site, including submission of information through contact forms, email links, or other communication features, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and YD Legal.
An attorney-client relationship is formed only through a written engagement agreement signed by both the firm and the client.
Please do not submit confidential or sensitive information unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms
- Communication you send to us
B. Automatically Collected Information
As described in our Cookies Policy, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring website
This information is collected through cookies and analytics technologies.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information for legitimate business and legal purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries or requests
- Evaluating potential client matters
- Operating, maintaining, and securing our Site
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Complying with legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations
- We do not use information obtained through the Site for behavioral advertising.
- We do not sell personal information.
4. Confidentiality and Prospective Clients (Rule 1.18 Compliance)
Information submitted through our contact forms, email links, or online portals may be treated as information from a prospective client under applicable rules of professional conduct.
However:
- Submission of information alone does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- We may decline representation for any reason.
- Please avoid sending highly sensitive, proprietary, or time-sensitive information before an engagement agreement is executed.
If representation is declined, we may retain limited information for conflict-checking purposes consistent with ethical obligations.
5. Use of Legal Practice Management Software (MyCase)
YD Legal uses third-party legal practice management software, including MyCase, to assist in managing client communications, document storage, billing, calendaring, and case administration.
A. Client Portals
If you are provided access to a secure client portal (including through MyCase), you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials
- Promptly notifying us of suspected unauthorized access
Communications through secure client portals are generally more secure than standard email communications.
B. Information Processed Through MyCase
If you become a client of the firm, or if you communicate with us regarding a potential legal matter, your information may be stored or processed through MyCase, including:
- Contact information
- Communications
- Documents
- Billing records
- Case-related materials
C. Confidentiality Safeguards
We select service providers that maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect confidential information.
Our use of MyCase is structured to comply with:
- Ohio Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6
- District of Columbia Rules 1.6
- Arizona Rule 1.6
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that third-party service providers act in a manner consistent with our professional obligations.
D. No Guarantee of Absolute Security
While we use reasonable security measures and reputable legal technology platforms, no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Transmission of information via the internet carries inherent risks.
6. Cloud Storage and Vendor Oversight (Rule 5.3 Compliance)
YD Legal may use cloud-based service providers for:
- Email hosting
- Document storage
- Case management
- Data backup
- Secure client portals
We exercise reasonable diligence in selecting vendors and make reasonable efforts to ensure that such vendors implement safeguards consistent with our ethical duties under:
- Ohio Rule 5.3
- District of Columbia Rule 5.3
- Arizona Rule 5.3
We require service providers to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
7. Confidentiality and Cybersecurity Obligations
YD Legal maintains policies and procedures designed to protect client and prospective client information in accordance with our professional responsibilities.
A. Arizona Ethical Duties
Arizona’s Rules of Professional Conduct emphasize technological competence and reasonable cybersecurity safeguards. Consistent with those obligations, we implement reasonable security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we maintain.
B. District of Columbia Ethical Duties
The District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct require lawyers to protect client confidences and secrets. We take reasonable steps to safeguard information against unauthorized disclosure.
C. Ohio Ethical Duties
Under Ohio Rules 1.6, we safeguard information relating to the representation of a client and limit access to authorized personnel and service providers.
8. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
A. Service Providers
We may share information with vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, IT support, analytics providers). These vendors are required to maintain appropriate safeguards and confidentiality consistent with our professional obligations.
B. Legal Compliance
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or legal process.
C. Protection of Rights
We may disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of YD Legal, our clients, or others.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, consistent with:
- The Ohio Data Protection Act
- Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6 (Confidentiality)
- Industry standards for data security
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
10. Data Retention and Destruction
Client and matter-related information is retained in accordance with:
- Applicable professional conduct rules
- Record retention requirements
- Conflict-checking obligations
When appropriate, data is securely archived or destroyed using reasonable measures designed to protect confidentiality.
11. Analytics and Tracking Technologies
We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our Site.
We configure analytics tools in a manner designed to avoid collecting information entered into confidential contact or case evaluation forms.
For more information about cookies and tracking technologies, please review our Cookies Policy.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights, including:
- The right to request access to personal information
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise applicable rights, please contact us using the information below.
We will respond to verified requests as required by applicable law.
13. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
14. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes will be posted prominently on our Site.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC
6797 North High Street, Suite 100
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614.443.2800
