Privacy policy

Your privacy matters to us. At Schmidt Law, we promise to respect your contact preferences and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy is intended to describe the information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your choices regarding such uses and disclosures. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully when using our website or services or transacting business with us. By using our website or services, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

What Personally Identifying Information Does Schmidt Law Collect?

Schmidt Law does not share your email address or other personally identifying information with third parties, except for our service providers (e.g., marketing consultants, payment processors, etc.), who perform services on our behalf. These service providers only have access to the personal information necessary to carry out their functions. They are not permitted to share or use your information for any other purposes.

How We Collect Your Personal Information
We collect your personal information in the following ways:

• Website Forms: Information provided when filling out forms on our website.
• Cookies: We use cookies to track visitors and analyze website traffic.
• Email Correspondence: Personal information shared via email interactions.
• Offline Interactions: Personal information collected during in-person or phone interactions.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Payment or financial information (if applicable)
• Health or legal data (only when relevant to the services we provide)

How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To process your requests, manage your accounts, and provide the services you’ve requested.
• Improving User Experience: To enhance our website and services based on your feedback and interactions.
• Marketing Communications: To send you updates, promotions, or other relevant communications (if you have opted in).
• Compliance: To meet legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests or subpoenas.

How, Why and What Personal Information Do We Share With Third Parties?
We share personal information with third parties only under specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, marketing agencies, website hosting). These service providers have access to the personal information necessary to perform their functions, but they are prohibited from using or sharing that information for any other purpose.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, warrants, or other valid legal processes. We may also disclose information if your actions violate our Terms of Service.

SMS Opt-In Information
Your phone number for SMS messaging will not be shared with any third parties or affiliated companies for marketing purposes. SMS messages are sent only by Schmidt Law and are for communication related to services or inquiries you have made.

SMS Consent Communication

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications

If you have consented to receive text messages from Schmidt Law, you may receive messages related to the following:

• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up messages
• Billing inquiries

Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week related to your case or ongoing engagements with Schmidt Law.

Potential Fees for SMS Messaging

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

Opt-In Method

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages in the following ways:

• Verbally, during a conversation
• By submitting an online form
• By filling out a paper form

Opt-Out Method

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

Help

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.

Standard Messaging Disclosures

Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
For assistance, text “HELP”
Message frequency may vary

Learn more in our Term & Conditions.

What Tracking Information Does Schmidt Law Collect?
When you visit our website, cookies may be installed on your browser. Cookies are small data files containing an anonymous unique identifier that help us track usage trends, provide services, and analyze visitor activity. We may also collect server logs that contain information such as your IP address, browser type, language settings, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improves your user experience.

How We Store Your Data
Schmidt Law uses third-party vendors and hosting partners to provide the necessary hardware, software, networking, storage, and related technologies required to operate our website and services. The technical processing and transmission of your data may involve transmissions over various networks and may require changes to adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

When Will We Disclose Your Data?
We may disclose personally identifiable information in the following situations:

• To comply with legal obligations, such as subpoenas, warrants, or other valid legal processes.
• If your actions violate our Terms of Service.
• To our service providers who perform services on our behalf. Service providers have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but they cannot use or share this information for any other purposes.

Email Contact
We do not share your email information with third parties, except for service providers, such as credit card processors, who perform services on our behalf. These service providers may have access to personal information necessary to perform their functions, but they are not permitted to share or use this information for any other purposes.

Your Choices and Rights
You can choose not to provide certain personal information, though this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website or services. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
receptionist@staceyschimdtlawfirm.com