At Gordon Law Firm, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, engage with our services, or contact us for a potential case.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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- Personal Identification Information: When you contact us, we may collect details such as your name, address, email address and phone number.
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- Case Information: If you inquire about or retain us for representation, we will collect information related to your claim including medical records, accident details, insurance information and any other information necessary for representation.
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- Browsing Data: We may collect data related to how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and how long you stay on the site. This information is generally collected using cookies or other tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
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- To provide legal services related to your case, including but not limited to evaluating your case, contacting you, gathering information and communicating with third parties involved in your matter.
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- To communicate with you about the progress of your case or provide updates.
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- To respond to inquiries, including consultations or general questions about our services.
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- To improve our website and services, including customizing your experience.
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- To comply with applicable laws and legal requirements.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. This includes:
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- Data Security: We use secure systems and practices to protect your personal and case-related information from unauthorized access, loss or misuse.
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- Confidentiality: All information shared with our firm is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties, except as necessary to process your case or as required by law.
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- Retention: We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and comply with legal requirements, including ethical obligations related to client records.
4. Sharing Your Information
SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared.
We do not sell or share any SMS consent or personal information to third parties or affiliates for SMS marketing purposes. No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates.
We will not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
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- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties such as medical professionals, experts or insurance companies involved in your case. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties.
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- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation or court order.
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- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third party service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering services, such as website hosting, but these parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website usage and gather data to improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
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- Access: You can request access to the personal information we have about you.
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- Correction: If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
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- Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal information. However, please note that we may need to retain certain data for legal or business purposes.
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- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by contacting us directly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at (443) 283-2350.
SMS Terms and Conditions
SMS Consent Communication:
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Gordon Law Firm, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Appointment reminders
- Hearing date reminders
- Follow-up messages
Example:”Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Dr. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”
If you consent to receive conversational SMS from Gordon Law Firm, you agree to receive conversational SMS from us.
Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per year related to your case as it relates to reminders.
Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
Opt-in Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Gordon Law Firm in the following ways:
- Verbally, during a conversation
- By submitting an online form
- By filling out a paper form
Opt-Out Method:
You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
Additional Options:
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
Standard Messaging Disclosures: Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.” For assistance, text “HELP” or refer to our privacy policy and terms of conditions page. Message frequency may vary.
