Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
Deford Law Firm respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or communicate with the firm through the website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, and information you submit through a contact or intake form. Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through this website. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client relationship.
The website and its service providers may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. Cookies and similar technologies may be used to operate the website, understand website traffic, and improve the user experience.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information;
• Evaluate whether the firm may be able to assist with a legal matter;
• Conduct conflicts checks;
• Schedule consultations and communicate with prospective or existing clients;
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website;
• Comply with legal and professional obligations; and
• Protect the rights, property, and security of the firm and others.
Sharing of Information
Deford Law Firm does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with service providers that assist the firm with website hosting, client intake, communications, data storage, security, analytics, or other business operations. These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services for the firm. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or professional obligations, or when reasonably necessary to protect the firm’s rights or the safety of others.
Data Security and Retention
Deford Law Firm uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. Nevertheless, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to an inquiry, provide legal services, satisfy professional or legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain appropriate business records.
Third-Party Services and Links
This website may rely on third-party service providers or contain links to third-party websites. Deford Law Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of unaffiliated third parties. Your use of third-party services may be governed by their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children, and Deford Law Firm does not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.
Changes to This Policy
Deford Law Firm may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revised policy will be posted on this website with an updated effective date.
Questions
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to Deford Law Firm using the contact information provided on this website.