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Unsolicited information transmitted to the firm prior to the establishment of an attorney–client relationship will not be treated as confidential or privileged.

Do not send any confidential, privileged, or sensitive information until you have spoken with one of our attorneys and we have authorized you in writing. Any information you send before a formal, written attorney‑client relationship is established will not be treated as confidential, will not be protected by attorney‑client privilege, and will not prevent us from representing someone with interests adverse to yours in the same or a related matter.

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Bluestone, P.C. ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at bluestonelaw.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us through the Site (e.g., via a "Contact Us" form or direct email link).

• Automatically Collected Data / Usage Information: When you access the Site, our servers (and our website hosting provider, Squarespace) automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect primarily to:

• Respond to your inquiries, questions, or requests for information.

• Improve, operate, and maintain the functionality and user experience of our Site.

• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Note: Submitting information through this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not submit confidential or sensitive information through our website forms.

How We Share Your Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and hosting partners (such as Squarespace) who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our firm, our employees, or others, as required or permitted by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to customize the Site and improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use essential cookies to ensure the Site functions properly, as well as analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can set your browser to remove or reject cookies; however, doing so may affect the availability and functionality of the Site.

Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Third-Party Websites The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our strategic alliance partners. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Security Alert: Fraudulent Communications and Impersonation

Unauthorized individuals occasionally impersonate Bluestone, P.C., its partners, attorneys, employees, or representatives. These bad actors may misuse our firm's name, logo, attorney biographies, or other publicly available information in an effort to obtain confidential information, misdirect funds, install malicious software, or induce recipients to take unauthorized actions.

These fraudulent communications do not originate from Bluestone, P.C.

Common Scam Tactics

Fraudulent communications are commonly delivered by email, text message, telephone, social media, or messaging applications. They are often designed to create urgency or appear legitimate. Examples include:

• Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams – Offers to recover cryptocurrency or digital assets lost to fraud in exchange for advance fees or personal information.

• Fraudulent Invoices – Fake legal invoices or urgent payment demands for purported outstanding legal fees.

• False Legal Claims – Allegations of copyright infringement, intellectual property violations, subpoenas, or pending litigation containing links or attachments that purportedly provide additional information.

• Fake Settlements or Claims – Notifications that you are entitled to a financial recovery, settlement, or distribution upon payment of a processing fee or submission of personal or financial information.

• Wire Fraud – Last-minute changes to payment or wire instructions directing funds to a different financial institution or account.

• Attorney Impersonation – Communications falsely claiming to be from a Bluestone, P.C. attorney requesting confidential information, account credentials, verification codes, or immediate action.

How to Identify a Fraudulent Communication

Be cautious of communications displaying one or more of the following warning signs:

• Non-Firm Email Addresses – Messages sent from addresses that do not end in @bluestonelaw.com, including misspelled or look-alike domains.

• Spoofed Email Addresses – Emails where the display name appears to be a Bluestone, P.C. attorney or employee, but the underlying email address is different.

• Unofficial Websites – Websites using our firm's name, logo, attorney photos, or branding while operating from any domain other than bluestonelaw.com.

• Unexpected Wire Instructions – Requests to change payment or wire instructions, particularly immediately before a transaction closes.

• Unknown Telephone Numbers – Calls, text messages, or websites listing telephone numbers that differ from those published on our official website.

• Incorrect Attorney Information – Communications using attorney photographs with incorrect names, titles, biographies, or contact information.

• Messaging Applications – Initial contact through WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Facebook Messenger, or other messaging platforms purporting to conduct firm business.

• Unexpected Attachments, QR Codes, or Links – Requests to download files, scan QR codes, or click links to access legal documents, invoices, or secure portals when you were not expecting such communications.

• Pressure or Urgency – Requests demanding immediate payment, secrecy, or action without adequate time for independent verification.

Our Practices

To help protect our clients and contacts:

• Bluestone, P.C. will never request passwords, authentication codes, or other account credentials by email or text message.

• We will never instruct you to change wire instructions solely by email. Any change to payment instructions should always be independently verified by telephone using contact information obtained from our official website or from a trusted prior communication—not from the suspicious message itself.

• If you receive an unexpected communication purporting to be from our firm, independently verify its authenticity before taking any action.

If You Receive a Suspicious Communication

If you receive a communication claiming to be from Bluestone, P.C that appears suspicious:

• Do not respond.

• Do not click any links, scan QR codes, or download attachments.

• Do not provide personal, financial, or confidential information.

• Preserve the communication if possible, as it may assist law enforcement or cybersecurity investigators.

• Report fraudulent accounts or messages to the applicable email provider, social media platform, or messaging service.

• Consider reporting the incident to the appropriate law enforcement or governmental authorities. In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued public warnings regarding scams involving individuals posing as law firms and provides mechanisms for reporting internet crime.

Verify Communications

If you have any questions regarding the authenticity of a communication purportedly sent by Bluestone, P.C., please contact us directly before taking any action.

Email: info@bluestonelaw.com