Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you fill out a form on this website, request a consultation, or contact us by email or phone. This may include your name, email address, phone number, the practice area you are interested in, and any information you choose to include in your message. We do not request sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or financial account numbers through this website, and you should not include such information in any submission.
We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit this website, including your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and referring website addresses. This information is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content and functionality.
How We Use Information
We use the information you provide through our consultation request form to respond to your inquiry, evaluate whether we can assist with your matter, and schedule a consultation if appropriate. We may use your contact information to follow up with you about your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
Aggregate, de-identified technical information may be used to analyze website traffic patterns, diagnose technical problems, and improve the user experience. This aggregate information does not identify individual visitors.
Information Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as website hosting, analytics, or email delivery) under written agreements that require them to protect the information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, the rights of others, or to comply with legal obligations. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the protections described in this policy.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You submit information through this website at your own risk.
Because this is a demonstration website, the consultation form on this site does not transmit data to any third party. Submissions are not stored, reviewed, or acted upon.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember visitor preferences and to collect aggregate usage information. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.
If we use a third-party analytics service, that service may use cookies to analyze how visitors use the site. The information generated by the analytics service (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by the service provider on servers that may be located outside of the United States. We do not use analytics to identify individual visitors.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request that we correct inaccurate information, and to request that we delete personal information we have collected through this website, subject to certain exceptions. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, or another state with a comprehensive consumer privacy law, you may have additional rights under that state's law. This privacy policy is intended to be consistent with applicable state privacy laws.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our information practices, please contact us at:
- Sterling & Hayes Law
200 W Madison Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60606 - Phone: (312) 555-0148
- Email: intake@sterlinghayeslaw.com
Please note that Sterling & Hayes Law is a fictional demonstration firm. Inquiries submitted to the contact information above are not monitored.