Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how James McDaniel, Attorney at Law (“Seacoast Legal,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) may collect, use, retain and disclose information when you visit seacoastlegal.com or use services made available through the website. It also describes choices and privacy rights that may apply to you.
By using the website, you acknowledge the collection and use of information as described in this policy. This policy applies to the website and related online services. It does not create an attorney–client relationship, and website visitors should not send confidential or highly sensitive information unless specifically requested.
Interpretation and Definitions
Capitalized terms may have the meanings described below, whether used in singular or plural form.
- Company means James McDaniel, Attorney at Law. For GDPR purposes, the Company may act as the data controller.
- Website or Service means Seacoast Legal, accessible at seacoastlegal.com.
- Personal Data means information relating to an identified or reasonably identifiable person.
- Usage Data means technical or activity information collected automatically through use of the website.
- Cookies are small files placed on a computer, phone or other device that may store browsing or preference information.
- Service Provider means a person or organization that processes information or performs website-related services for the Company.
- You means the individual using the Service or the organization on whose behalf that individual acts.
Information We May Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact the office, submit a form or use an appointment-scheduling service, you may provide information such as your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, state, city, ZIP or postal code, and a description of your inquiry. Client or user information is not intended to be sold to or shared with an unaffiliated third party for that party’s independent use.
Usage Data
Technical information may be collected automatically when you use the website. It may include an internet protocol address, browser type and version, pages visited, visit date and time, time spent on pages, referring information, device identifiers, operating system, mobile browser information and diagnostic data.
Information sent automatically by a browser or mobile device may also be processed by hosting, security, analytics, scheduling, form, review or other service providers used to operate the website.
How Personal Data May Be Used
The Company may use information to:
- Provide, operate, maintain, secure and improve the website and related services.
- Respond to inquiries, manage consultation requests and communicate by email, telephone or text message when appropriate.
- Perform an agreement, take steps requested before entering an agreement or provide requested legal services.
- Remember preferences and evaluate website use, trends, content and functionality.
- Send information about services when permitted and when you have not opted out.
- Comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, resolve disputes and enforce policies.
- Carry out another purpose disclosed when information is collected or authorized by your consent.
Retention and Transfer of Personal Data
Personal Data may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including providing services, responding to requests, complying with professional or legal obligations, resolving disputes, maintaining security and enforcing agreements. Usage Data may be kept for analysis or security purposes, subject to applicable retention needs.
Information may be processed in places where the Company or its service providers operate. Those locations may have data-protection rules that differ from the rules where you live. The Company intends to use reasonable safeguards when information is transferred or processed by service providers.
Disclosure and Security
Information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary for a business transaction; in response to a valid court, governmental or law-enforcement request; to comply with law; to protect the Company’s rights or property; to prevent or investigate wrongdoing; to protect a person’s safety; or to address legal liability.
No internet transmission or electronic-storage method is completely secure. The Company seeks to use commercially reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Service Providers, Analytics, Marketing and Payments
Website service providers may process information to provide hosting, security, analytics, scheduling, reviews, forms, communications or other website functionality. Each provider may process information according to its own privacy terms.
Analytics
The website may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand visits and site performance.
Email Marketing
If newsletters or promotional email are used, recipients may opt out using the unsubscribe method included in the communication or by contacting the office.
Payments
If paid products or online payment services are offered, payment details may be handled directly by a third-party payment processor. The Company does not intend to store full payment-card details through the website.
GDPR Privacy Rights
When the General Data Protection Regulation applies, Personal Data may be processed on the basis of consent, performance of an agreement, compliance with a legal obligation, protection of vital interests, a public-interest task or a legitimate interest.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, an individual may have the right to request access, correction or deletion; object to certain processing; request restriction or portability; and withdraw consent. The Company may need to verify identity before responding. Individuals in the European Economic Area may also have the right to complain to an appropriate data-protection authority.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information at the end of this policy.
CCPA and California Privacy Rights
This section supplements the rest of the policy for California residents when the California Consumer Privacy Act or related California law applies.
Categories and Sources
Depending on the website’s operation and information a visitor supplies, the Company may collect identifiers, customer-record information, commercial information, and internet or network activity. Protected classifications, biometric information, precise geolocation, sensory data, employment information, nonpublic education information and preference inferences are not intentionally collected through the website.
Information may come directly from you, indirectly from your activity, automatically through cookies or similar technologies, or from service providers supporting the website.
Business Purposes
Information may be used to provide and improve services, respond to inquiries, fulfill the purpose for which it was submitted, address security incidents, comply with legal requests, perform administrative functions and carry out purposes disclosed when information is collected.
California Rights
Subject to applicable law and exceptions, California residents may have rights to receive notice, request information about collection and disclosure, obtain specific pieces of information, request deletion or correction, opt out of certain sales or sharing, and avoid discriminatory treatment for exercising a privacy right.
A request must contain enough information to reasonably verify identity or authority and describe the request. An authorized representative may be required to provide proof of authority. Responses are provided within the period required by applicable law, subject to permitted extensions.
Sale or Sharing
Where an opt-out right applies, requests may be sent to info@seacoastlegal.com. Browser or device advertising settings may also provide controls. Opt-out settings may be specific to a particular browser or device.
Do Not Track
The Service does not respond to browser Do Not Track signals. Visitors can use browser and device controls to manage tracking preferences where supported.
Children’s Privacy
The website is not directed to children under 13, and the Company does not knowingly seek Personal Data from children under 13 through the website. A parent or guardian who believes a child submitted information may contact the office to request review and removal.
The Company does not knowingly sell Personal Data of consumers known to be under 16. California residents under 18 may have rights concerning removal of content they publicly posted, subject to legal limitations.
Links to Other Websites
The website may link to services not operated by the Company. The Company does not control and is not responsible for those services or their privacy practices. Visitors should review the privacy policy of each third-party service they use.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Changes become effective when a revised policy is posted, unless another effective date is stated. Visitors are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
Contact Us
Questions or privacy requests may be submitted through the Contact page or by email at info@seacoastlegal.com.