Privacy Policy for Barkemeyer Law Firm

Introduction

Barkemeyer Law Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website or use our services, including SMS communication.

Any personal information you provide including and similar to your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address will NOT be released, sold, or rented to any entities or individuals outside of this site. By providing your phone number in the contact form, you are consenting to receive calls or SMS messages. We do NOT send advertisements or solicitations. The information provided in the contact form is used specifically to determine if we will take on representation. We obtain information on the contact form when people fill it out. Then, we read it. If it appears to be a case that could possibly fit, we will then contact the individual based on their contact preferences to discuss the case further. We do not share any information with third-parties.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you, including:

Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you provide when filling out forms on our website or during consultations.
Usage Data: We do NOT collect information on how you interact with our website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We do NOT use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and hold certain information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing Services: To offer legal services and respond to your inquiries.
Communication: To communicate with you, including sending you SMS messages, emails, or calls in response to your requests or to provide updates about your case.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
No Advertising Use: We do NOT use your information for the purpose of sending you advertisements or solicitations.

SMS Communication

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive SMS communications, you consent to receiving text messages from Barkemeyer Law Firm. These messages may include appointment reminders, case updates, and other information related to our legal services.

Not Shared: SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us. After opting out, you may still receive messages regarding any ongoing cases until resolved.

Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply for any SMS messages sent to or received by you. Please check with your mobile service provider for details.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in conducting our business, or servicing your case, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect the rights of our clients.

Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and Correction: Request access to your personal information and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Data Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.
Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us, including SMS messages.

Third-Party Links

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

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Barkemeyer Law Firm

985-888-0009

Effective Date: August 22, 2024

This Privacy Policy is designed to inform visitors and clients of Barkemeyer Law Firm about how their data is collected, used, and protected, including specific language about SMS communications.