Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jacobs Counsel Law ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details you provide through our contact forms or consultation requests.
• Professional Information: Information about your business, legal needs, and matters discussed during consultations.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communication Records: Records of your communications with us, including emails, phone calls, and meeting notes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide legal services and respond to your inquiries
• Schedule consultations and manage client relationships
• Send important updates about your legal matters
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and professional obligations
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., email providers, scheduling tools).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Professional Advisors: With your consent, we may consult with other attorneys or professionals regarding your matter.

5. Attorney-Client Privilege

Information you provide to us in connection with legal representation is protected by attorney-client privilege and will be kept confidential in accordance with professional ethics rules and applicable law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand user preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website through Google Analytics (GA4).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as theme preferences and newsletter dismissal status.

Managing Cookies:

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or set preferences for specific websites.

Third-Party Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Blog and Content Analytics

When you view our blog posts and content, we collect:

• View Analytics: Page views, timestamps, and general browser/device information to understand content performance.
• Social Sharing Data: When you share content using our social sharing buttons, we record the platform used and timestamp for analytics purposes.
• Reading Engagement: Aggregate data on which articles are most popular and how visitors navigate our content.

This data is used to improve our content and provide more relevant legal insights. Individual reading habits are not linked to your personal identity unless you are a registered user.

9. URL Redirect Analytics

When you are redirected from an old URL to a new location on our website, we may collect:

• The original URL you accessed
• The destination URL you were redirected to
• Referring website (if applicable)
• General browser information

This information helps us maintain our website structure, identify broken links, and ensure visitors can find the content they are looking for.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy laws:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations and retention requirements).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (California residents).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Client Records: Retained in accordance with professional legal ethics rules and applicable statutes of limitation.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Website Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law.