Privacy Policy

The Byford Law Firm, PLLC is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information and outlines your rights regarding that information. By using our website, contacting us, or submitting information through any of our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

The Byford Law Firm, PLLC is committed to safeguarding your personal information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, ever. We also do not share your personal information with any third party except:

• When you give us explicit permission to do so;
• When necessary to perform the services you request; or
• When required by law or legal process.

2. Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect through our website, online forms, email communications, phone calls, text messages, or other direct communication, and any services, tools, or features provided by The Byford Law Firm, PLLC. It applies to both current and former website users and clients.

3. Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide: We may collect your name or business name, email address, phone number, mailing or business address, and information you include in intake forms or communications.

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect IP address, browser type and version, device type, access times, pages viewed, and general analytics data.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies and web analytics tools to maintain functionality and improve service quality. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide and maintain our services, communicate with you about firm updates, manage consultation requests, improve website performance, and comply with legal obligations.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We store and process information on secure servers located in the United States. Our safeguards include encryption, firewalls, secure access controls, and limited employee access. No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide legal services, comply with legal or ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain firm records as required by law.

7. Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not disclose your personal information except as required by law (subpoena, court order, or government request), to protect the Firm's legal rights, or with your explicit permission.

8. Your Rights

You may request to access your personal information, update or correct inaccuracies, request deletion where legally permitted, and opt out of marketing emails. The Firm may need to retain certain information after a deletion request to comply with legal obligations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. The Firm is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of any third-party site. You access such websites at your own risk.

11. International Users (GDPR Notice)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability. To exercise your rights, please contact us.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or firm practices. Any changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date above.