This Online Privacy Notice (the "Privacy Policy") governs the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and deletion of information obtained through this attorney website (the "Website") operated by The Christy Law Firm, P.C. (the "Attorney"). This Privacy Policy is intended to be interpreted under the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Definitions
For purposes of this Privacy Policy:
"Personal Information"
Information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked (directly or indirectly) with a particular individual, including information submitted through Website forms or communications.
"You" or "User"
Any visitor to, or user of, the Website, including prospective clients and clients.
"Third Party"
Any person or entity other than You and the Attorney.
Scope; No Attorney-Client Relationship Created by Website Use
Use of the Website, including submission of information through the Website, does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Any attorney-client relationship will arise only through a separate written engagement agreement executed by the Attorney and the client.
Information Collected
The Attorney may collect:
Information You Provide
Personal Information You submit through contact forms, intake forms, email links, phone calls initiated from the Website, or other Website features.
Website Usage Information
Information about how You interact with the Website (for example, pages viewed and general usage patterns) to operate and improve the Website.
Use of Information
The Attorney may use Personal Information and Website Usage Information to:
-respond to inquiries and communicate with You;
-evaluate potential representation and, if applicable, provide legal services under an executed engagement agreement;
-operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website and related services; and
-comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce this Privacy Policy and other Website terms.
Disclosure of Information; Transfer Restrictions
The Attorney will not sell Personal Information. The Attorney may disclose Personal Information only as follows:
Service Providers
To Third Parties that perform services for or on behalf of the Attorney related to Website operation or communications, provided such Third Parties are permitted to use the information only to perform those services and are subject to confidentiality and security obligations consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Legal and Ethical Obligations
To comply with law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or as otherwise required or permitted by applicable professional responsibility rules.
Protection and Enforcement
To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Attorney, Users, or others, including to investigate or prevent suspected fraud, security issues, or violations of this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights to Opt Out; Deletion Request
You may, at any time, request to cease permitting Your Personal Information to be collected, used, or disclosed to Third Parties to whom the Attorney has shared or transferred such Personal Information, and You may request deletion of Your Personal Information from the Attorney's database, subject to applicable legal, ethical, and recordkeeping obligations.
How to Exercise
You may exercise these rights by contacting the Attorney via email, telephone, or certified postal mail using the contact information made available on the Website.
Processing
Upon receipt and verification of a request, the Attorney will process the request within a commercially reasonable time and will delete Personal Information from the Attorney's database to the extent not required to be retained for legal, ethical, security, dispute-resolution, or legitimate business purposes.
Privacy Policy Changes; Notice of Material Changes
This Privacy Policy may be changed or updated from time to time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the effective date of the then-current version.
Notice
If the Attorney makes a material change to this Privacy Policy, notice of the change will be prominently posted on the Website home page (or an equivalent prominent location) at least thirty (30) days prior to implementation of the change.
Acceptance
Continued use of the Website after the effective date of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
California Privacy Rights (If Applicable)
If You are a California resident, You may have additional rights under California Civil Code Section 1798.83 regarding requests for certain information about disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties for their direct marketing purposes.
Request Method and Limits
You may submit a written request including Your name, address, and email address using the contact information made available on the Website. The Attorney will respond within thirty (30) days of receiving a qualifying request and may limit responses to one (1) request per calendar year.
Contact
Questions, requests, and notices regarding this Privacy Policy must be directed to the Attorney using the contact information made available on the Website.