Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Law Office of Benjamin Taylor ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, phone calls, emails, and in-person consultations.

Attorney-Client Privilege

As a law firm, we are bound by attorney-client privilege and professional ethics rules that provide additional protections for your information beyond what is described in this Privacy Policy. All communications between you and our firm regarding legal matters are protected by attorney-client privilege and will be kept strictly confidential unless you provide written consent to disclose such information or disclosure is required by law.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• • Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
• • Legal matter details and case information
• • Financial information related to legal services
• • Emergency contact information
• • Professional and employment information
• • Any other information you voluntarily provide

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on our site. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• • Providing legal services and representation
• • Communicating with you about your legal matters
• • Scheduling appointments and consultations
• • Processing payments and billing
• • Improving our website and services
• • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• • Marketing our services (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our clients, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For more information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• • The right to access your personal information
• • The right to correct inaccurate information
• • The right to request deletion of your information
• • The right to restrict processing of your information
• • The right to data portability
• • The right to opt-out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide legal services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client files and related information are typically retained for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of representation, or as required by applicable law and professional ethics rules.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: