Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 25, 2026

OhioSexAbuseLawyer.com is operated by Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP ("C&G," "we," "us," or "our"), a law firm with offices in Cleveland and Beachwood, Ohio. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

We understand that many people who visit this site are considering whether to talk to a lawyer about sexual abuse, sexual assault, or human trafficking. That is a difficult decision, and privacy is part of it. We treat every inquiry with discretion.

A Note On Your Safety

If you share a computer, phone, or email account with someone else, consider using a private browser window or a device only you can access. Your browser keeps a record of the pages you visit unless you clear it. You can also reach us by phone at (216) 658-9900 instead of using the contact form.

Information You Give Us

You can read this site without giving us any personal information. If you choose to contact us, we collect what you send, which may include:

  • Your name, phone number, email address, and mailing address

  • Details you provide about your situation, including dates, locations, institutions, and the people involved

  • Any documents or files you attach

  • Any other information you include in a message, voicemail, or phone call

Please share only what you are comfortable sharing in a first message. We can gather the rest in a private conversation.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site collects limited technical information when you visit:

  • Your IP address and general location

  • Your browser type, device type, and operating system

  • The pages you view, the time you spend on them, and the site or search that referred you

  • Cookies and similar technologies described below

We use this information to understand how visitors find and use the site so we can improve it. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files a website stores on your device. This site uses cookies for basic site functionality, for website analytics that show us how the site is used, and to measure the performance of our advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking them or deleting existing ones. Some parts of the site may not work as intended if you block cookies. If you want to opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, Google offers a browser add-on for that purpose.

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to it, so this site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiry and answer your questions

  • Evaluate whether we are the right firm for your matter

  • Communicate with you about a potential or existing case

  • Check for conflicts of interest, which we are required to do before taking on a matter

  • Meet our professional and legal obligations

  • Maintain, secure, and improve the website

We do not sell your information. We do not rent or trade contact information to marketers.

What Contacting Us Does and Does not Do

Sending a message through this site or calling our office does not create an attorney-client relationship. We only represent you after we agree to take your matter and both you and the firm sign a written agreement.

Because no relationship exists yet, information you send through this website may not carry the same protections as communications with a lawyer who already represents you. We still keep inquiries confidential as a matter of firm practice, and we limit access to them within the firm. For anything highly sensitive, or if your matter involves an approaching deadline, please call us at (216) 658-9900 rather than using the web form.

Ohio has time limits that apply to civil claims involving sexual abuse. Submitting a form does not stop or extend any deadline.

When We Share Information

We share information outside the firm only in these situations:

  • Service providers. Vendors that host our website, deliver our email, store our files, or provide analytics may process information on our behalf. They are permitted to use it only to provide those services.

  • With your permission. If your matter would benefit from co-counsel, an investigator, an expert, or a referral to another attorney, we discuss that with you first.

  • When the law requires it. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or an applicable rule of professional conduct, or to protect the rights and safety of our clients, our firm, or others.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we hold, and we limit internal access to the people who need it. No website or email system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the security of information sent over the internet. Please keep that in mind when deciding what to include in an online form.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Ask what personal information we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct information that is inaccurate

  • Ask us to delete information, subject to our professional obligation to retain certain records

  • Ask us to stop contacting you, or unsubscribe from any email we send

To make a request, call us at (216) 658-9900 or use the contact form on this site. We will respond within a reasonable time. Some rights depend on where you live, and some records must be retained under the rules that govern law firms.

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you are a parent, guardian, or another adult seeking help for a child, please call us at (216) 658-9900 so we can speak with you directly.

Links to Other Websites

This site links to outside resources, including support organizations and government agencies. We provide those links as a service and do not control their content or their privacy practices. Review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices or the law change. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted here.

Contact Us

Questions about this policy or about how we handle your information:

Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP

3201 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 350, Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone: (216) 658-9900

Consultations for sexual abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking matters are free and confidential.