Effective Date: 11/07/2024

At McLeod, Alexander, Powel, & Apffel, P.C., we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information on our website and through our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

• Personal Information: Includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or any other information you voluntarily provide to us through our contact forms or other communications.
• Non-Personal Information: Includes information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us improve the user experience on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Legal Services: To respond to inquiries, set up consultations, and offer legal services that you request.
• Improving Our Website: To enhance the functionality and performance of our website and ensure it meets the needs of our visitors.
• Marketing and Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, updates, or other marketing materials. You may opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in any email communication.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors or service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as IT support, hosting, or payment processing.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or investigate fraud or other legal issues.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

4. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and understand how visitors use our website. You may choose to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may limit your ability to access certain features on our website.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Opt-out of certain data collection or processing activities.
• Request the restriction or object to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

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

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

McLeod, Alexander, Powel, & Apffel, P.C.
802 Rosenberg
Galveston, Texas 77550
409-763-2481