Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting the website of Thomas J. Daley (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, www.ThomasJDaley.com (the “Site”), or use our services.
By accessing the Site or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site.
A. Information You Provide to Us: We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out contact forms or consultation request forms (e.g., name, email, phone number, and any details about your case).
- Sign up for newsletters or email lists.
- Contact us via email or other means.
- Retain our services or pay invoices.
B. Information Collected Automatically: When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view, the time of your visit, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
C. No Specific Case Data Collection via Site: This Site is a marketing tool. It is not designed to, and we do not, collect or process specific, sensitive case information (like social security numbers, medical records, or specific evidence) via web forms or general emails. Such information should only be shared through secure channels (like a client portal or encrypted email) after a formal engagement is established.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and deliver the services you retain us for.
- Communication: To communicate with you about your case (after formal engagement), the services we offer, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt-out).
- Improving the Site: To analyze how the Site is used and to improve its content, layout, and functionality.
- Security and Compliance: To detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents; enforce our Terms of Use; and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. SHARING OF INFORMATION
We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., website hosts, email services, payment processors), provided they agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Obligation: If required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
- Protection of Rights: When we believe in good faith that sharing is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Confidentiality Note for Legal Clients: Information shared after a formal attorney-client relationship has been established is protected by attorney-client privilege and/or ethical rules of confidentiality. We will never share confidential client information unless you give consent, or as required by law or ethical rules.
4. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request to know what personal information we have collected about you.
- Correction: You can request to correct any inaccurate personal information we maintain.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and ethical record-retention requirements (e.g., case files in Texas must be kept for a minimum number of years).
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer.
- Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails.
For Users in Texas: Our practices are consistent with the [Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act or similar state data privacy act, depending on the status of Texas laws at the time of your edit].
6. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
This section applies only to California residents and describes their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request:
- The categories of personal information we collected about you.
- The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected.
- The business purpose for collecting the personal information.
- The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.
- The specific pieces of personal information we collected about you.
You also have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions. [YOUR FIRM NAME] does not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please see the Contact Us section.
7. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top will indicate when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our collection, use, and sharing practices.
8. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
KoonsFuller, P.C.
5700 W. Plano Parkway Ste 2200, Plano, TX 75093
1-972-769-2727
