Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you submit a contact form or book an appointment through the Site, we collect your name, email address, and any message or details you choose to include.
Usage data. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, and general geographic location. This data does not identify you personally. We will update this policy when Google Analytics is activated.
Cookies. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish returning visitors and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so will not affect your ability to use the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations, improve the Site content and functionality, and comply with applicable legal and ethical obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting a contact form or booking an appointment does not create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed by both parties. Do not send confidential or privileged information through the Site contact form.
4. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions and appointment records for a reasonable period necessary to respond to your inquiry and fulfill any legal or ethical obligations. You may request deletion of your information by contacting us at the address below.
5. Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services that may process your data subject to their own privacy policies: Squarespace (website hosting and contact form processing), Google Analytics (website analytics), and your scheduling/booking tool (see that provider policy for details). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information submitted through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Last Updated date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
Michael Allen Legal — Washington, DC
michael@michaelallenlegal.com