Effective Date: November 8, 2024
At Rawlins Law, APC, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using our website, you consent to the practices described here.
1. Collection and Use of Information
We collect two types of information from visitors to our website: anonymous information and personal information.
Anonymous Information
You do not need to provide personal details to browse our website. However, we may automatically collect certain data ("anonymous information") through your browser or application, including:
- IP address and geographic location,
- Browser type, operating system, and device details,
- Access dates and times, and
- Referring and exit pages.
We use this information, individually and in the aggregate, to understand how visitors interact with our site and improve our content and user experience.
Personal Information
When you interact with specific features of our website, such as filling out the “Free Case Evaluation” contact form, signing up for updates, or using our chat box, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
- Name,
- Email address, and
- Phone number.
We use this information to respond to your inquiries, communicate with you, and improve our services. The information you provide is not confidential and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
SMS Consent and Collection of Phone Numbers
If you provide a phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from Rawlins Law, APC, your consent will be documented. Phone numbers collected for SMS consent purposes will not be shared with any third parties, nor will your consent to receive SMS messages be shared.
To receive SMS messages, you must check an opt-in box on the form, which is not pre-selected. By selecting this box, you agree to receive SMS communications from Rawlins Law, APC according to this Privacy Policy.
Use of Google Analytics and Cookies
We use cookies to enhance website functionality and understand visitor experiences better. Cookies are small data files that do not personally identify you or grant us access to your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although doing so may reduce website functionality.
We also use Google Analytics to collect data on site usage and behavior. Google Analytics may gather details such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This information helps us improve user experience but does not include personally identifiable information. For further details, you can view the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected through our website to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form and chat box,
- Send SMS messages if you have provided verifiable consent,
- Conduct site analytics and performance monitoring,
- Improve our website’s content, structure, and services, and
- Fulfill any legal obligations as required by California law.
We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described here unless you consent to additional uses.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data under these limited circumstances:
Service Providers. We may share information with third-party service providers, like website hosting or analytics providers, strictly for business purposes.
Legal Obligations. If required by law or legal process, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, or safety of Rawlins Law, APC, our clients, or others.
We do not pass any individual's consent to receive SMS from Rawlins Law, APC to any third party. We do not share phone numbers with third parties for the purpose of allowing those third parties to send SMS.
4. Your Privacy Rights Under California Law (CCPA)
As a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know. Request details on the categories and specific personal information we collected.
Right to Delete. Request the deletion of personal data we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sales. Although we do not sell personal data, you can request to opt-out of any future sales of information.
Please contact us at 858-529-5872 to exercise these rights.
5. Security of Information
We use standard security measures to protect the personal information you provide. However, please be aware that no internet transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
6. External Links and Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Rawlins Law, APC is not responsible for any external sites' privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review each third party’s privacy policy before interacting with their website.
7. Do Not Track Requests
Our website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
8. Removal of Information and Opting Out
If you wish to unsubscribe from communications, please reply to any of our marketing emails with the subject line “unsubscribe.” We will promptly remove you from further communications.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.
Effective Date: November 8, 2024