Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scottsdale Mediation Group ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at scottsdalemediationgroup.com or contact us to inquire about our mediation services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial account numbers, government-issued ID numbers, or health information through this website.

• Contact information — name, email address, and phone number submitted via our consultation request form.
• Inquiry details — information you voluntarily provide about your situation when requesting a consultation.
• Usage data — browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically via standard web server logs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

• Respond to your consultation requests and inquiries.
• Schedule and conduct initial consultations.
• Communicate with you about our services.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Confidentiality of Mediation Communications

All communications made in connection with mediation proceedings are confidential under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 12-2238). Information shared during mediation sessions is protected and will not be disclosed except as required by law or with the express written consent of all parties.

Information submitted through our website contact form prior to any mediation engagement is handled with the same discretion, though it is not yet subject to the statutory mediation privilege until a formal mediation agreement is in place.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of rights — when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Scottsdale Mediation Group, our clients, or others.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

We do not use cookies to track your activity across third-party websites or for targeted advertising.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Inquiry and consultation records are retained for a reasonable period to support our professional obligations and to respond to any follow-up communications.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: