Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
von Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of all individuals who visit and use our Websites: vonlawfirm.com and vonlawfirm.net (the “Websites”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights of our Users.
1. Definitions
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Websites: Refers collectively to vonlawfirm.com and vonlawfirm.net. Any reference in the singular is intended to include both.
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User: Any individual who accesses, navigates, or interacts with the Websites through a computer, mobile device, or other electronic means.
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Information: Any details provided by a User, including but not limited to name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and IP address.
2. Information We Collect
We do not automatically collect personally identifying information such as your name or mailing address when you visit the Websites. However, we may collect the following types of Information:
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Information You Provide: When you email us or submit an online form, you may voluntarily provide your name, email address, phone number, or other details in order to communicate with us.
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Technical Information: Like most websites, we may automatically receive and record certain information from your browser or device, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring/exit pages.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: The Websites may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and User experience. Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but some site features may not work properly as a result.
3. How We Use Information
Any Information provided by a User is used solely for legitimate business and professional purposes, including:
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Responding to inquiries or requests.
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Communicating with Users as permitted by law and professional ethics.
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Operating, maintaining, and improving the Websites.
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Complying with legal and ethical obligations under Kentucky law and the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
We do not sell or rent User information to third parties.
4. Confidentiality of Communications
Any information voluntarily provided through email or online forms will be treated as private and confidential. Such information will be stored securely and maintained in accordance with applicable law and professional responsibility rules.
Please note: Sending information through the Websites or by email does not create an attorney-client relationship. Do not send confidential information until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
5. Data Retention
We retain User information only as long as necessary to:
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Respond to User communications,
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Comply with legal and professional obligations, and
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Maintain appropriate business records.
Users may request that we cease further contact by email or in writing. However, certain information may need to be retained in our files where required by law or professional rules.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.