PRIVACY POLICY
Effective date: 2024-12-17
1. Introduction
Privacy Policy for the Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick
Welcome to Charles E. Fitzpatrick IV, Esq., LLC dba Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick.
The Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates www.fitzpatrickesq.com (hereinafter referred to as “Service”).
This Privacy Policy governs your visit to www.fitzpatrickesq.com and explains how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information that results from your use of our Service. It also explains how we handle Automated Text Messages (A2P Messaging) in compliance with state and federal laws, including specific regulations for Ohio.
We use your data to provide and improve Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions.
Our Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern all use of our Service and, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute your agreement with us (“agreement”).
1. A2P Messaging Policy
We use Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging to communicate important information about our services, appointments, legal case updates, or marketing campaigns. By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive messages, you consent to receive A2P messages from us.
Data Collected for A2P Messaging:
- Phone number
- Consent status (opt-in/opt-out)
- Messaging preferences
Message Frequency: The frequency of messages depends on your interaction with us but will typically include important updates, appointment reminders, or promotional offers. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
Opting Out: You can opt out of receiving A2P messages at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us or by contacting us directly at info@fitzpatrickesq.com or 330-577-4002.
Data Security for A2P Messaging: Your phone number and messaging data are stored securely and will not be shared with third parties, except as required to deliver the A2P service (such as using a third-party SMS provider). We ensure compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and relevant state laws, including Ohio privacy laws.
For any questions regarding our A2P messaging services, please contact us at info@fitzpatrickesq.com.
2. Definitions
Service means the www.fitzpatrickesq.com website operated by the Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick.
Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information either in our possession or likely to come into our possession).
Usage Data is data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
Cookies are small files stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
Data Controller refers to the Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick, who determines the purposes and manner of data processing.
Data Processors (or Service Providers) refers to third-party vendors we employ to process your data.
Data Subject is any living individual whose personal data is being processed.
The User refers to the individual using our Service.
3. Information Collection and Use
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Address (including country, state, ZIP/postal code, and city)
- Cookies and usage data
We may use your personal data to send newsletters, marketing materials, and other information. You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us at info@fitzpatrickesq.com.
Usage Data
We may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit, and the duration of your visit. We also track data related to device types, operating systems, and browser settings.
Location Data
With your permission, we may collect and store location data to enhance our Service. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve our Service and collect data on user preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand usage patterns.
4. Use of Data
The Law Office of Charles Fitzpatrick uses the collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the Service
- Notify you about changes to the Service
- Provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze usage
- Detect and prevent security issues
- Manage billing and collection for services rendered
- Deliver A2P messages as outlined in our A2P policy
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Usage data may be retained for internal analysis to improve our services.
6. Transfer of Data
Your information may be transferred to—and maintained on—servers outside your state or country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers, including to the United States.
7. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your data under the following circumstances:
- If required by law
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our company or users
- In the event of a business transaction, such as a merger or sale
8. Security of Data
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (for EU/EEA users) or CCPA (for California users). These include rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data.
10. Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service. These service providers have access to your data only for specific tasks and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
11. Behavioral Remarketing
We may use third-party vendors to serve ads based on your usage of the Service. You can opt out by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us directly.
12. Payments
For paid services, we use third-party payment processors. Your payment information is handled securely by these processors, and we do not store any sensitive payment data.
13. Links to Other Sites
Our Service may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you via email and post the new policy on our website. You are encouraged to review the policy for any changes.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Phone: 330-577-4002
Email: info@fitzpatrickesq.com
This Privacy Policy was created for www.fitzpatrickesq.com by PolicyMaker.io on 2024-03-01.