Privacy Policy
At McKenzie Law, LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a clear understanding of how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect from visitors to our website, how we use this data, and your rights regarding your personal information.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave comments on our website, we collect the information you provide in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam. Additionally, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be collected. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly in connection with your comment.
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Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, the information provided is collected solely to evaluate and address your inquiry. Please note that submitting a contact form does not guarantee that an attorney will contact you or that an attorney-client relationship is established. Any communication from our firm is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for various purposes:
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Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may choose to opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you won’t have to re-enter your information on subsequent visits.
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Login and Session Cookies: When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain any personal data and is discarded once you close your browser. Upon logging in, additional cookies may be used to store your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days unless you select “Remember Me,” which extends the login persistence to two weeks. Screen options cookies remain active for one year. Logging out will remove these cookies.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles) from third-party websites. This embedded content operates as if you visited the other website directly. Such websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, especially if you have an account and are logged in on those websites.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on our site, and other usage data. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify you. This information is used solely to improve the functionality and overall user experience of our website. For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
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Comments: Any comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
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User Profiles: For visitors who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (with the exception of their username). Website administrators retain the ability to view and edit this information for maintenance and security purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on our website or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request the deletion of any personal data we hold, subject to any legal, administrative, or security obligations that require us to retain certain information.
How We Share Your Data
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Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be analyzed using automated spam detection services.
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Text Messaging: For any text messaging campaigns, your opt-in data and consent will be handled securely. We will not share your text messaging opt-in data with third parties for purposes unrelated to delivering our services. When necessary, we may share your personal data, including SMS opt-in or consent status, with trusted third parties (such as platform providers and phone companies) who assist us in delivering our text messaging services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
McKenzie Law, LLC reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us through the information provided on our website.
This policy is designed to help you understand the practices of McKenzie Law, LLC in managing your personal data. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.