Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

McKool Smith, P.C. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out forms on our website (contact forms, consultation requests)
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other means
  • Request information about our services
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or communications

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Information about your potential legal matter
  • Business or professional information
  • Communications preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Why We Collect Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Evaluating potential matters and providing legal consultations
  • Communicating with you about your case or inquiry
  • Providing and improving our legal services
  • Sending you information about our services (with your consent)
  • Improving our website and user experience
  • Complying with legal and ethical obligations
  • Protecting our rights and the safety of our clients and firm

Who Has Access to Your Information

We maintain strict controls over access to your personal information:

  • Our Attorneys and Staff: Only authorized personnel who need access to perform their job duties have access to your information.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., web hosting, email services, form processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or other legal processes.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent
  • With service providers who assist in our operations
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Protect our legal interests

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

How to Delete Your Data

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. To request deletion, you may:

Please include your name and contact information so we can verify your identity. We will process your request within 30 days. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Other Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights, including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

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 updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: