PRIVACY POLICY

1. Overview

Christopher A. Crawford Law ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to chriscrawfordlaw.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form (name, email address, phone number, and any message content);
  • Call or email the firm directly;
  • Request a consultation or provide information about a potential legal matter.

Please note: Do not submit confidential or privileged information through this Website until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

  • IP address and general geographic location;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page;
  • Referring URL (the page you came from);
  • Device type and operating system.

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics.

2.3 Cookies

This Website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and to gather analytics. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

•      Respond to your inquiries and communications;

•      Evaluate potential legal matters and determine whether a conflict of interest exists;

•      Improve the Website's functionality and user experience;

•      Analyze Website traffic and performance through aggregate analytics;

•      Comply with legal and professional obligations;

•      Prevent fraud or misuse of the Website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in limited circumstances, including:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), or communications technology, subject to confidentiality obligations;
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government authority;
  • Professional Obligations: As required by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct or applicable bar rules;
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the firm, our clients, or the public.

5. Google Analytics and Advertising

This Website uses Google Analytics to collect and analyze Website traffic. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your use of the Website. This data is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

If this Website uses Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) remarketing, interest-based ads may be shown to you on other websites based on your prior visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and inquiry data for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and, if an attorney-client relationship is formed, in accordance with our records retention obligations under Texas law and the State Bar of Texas Rules. We may retain anonymized analytics data indefinitely.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted through this Website.

8. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your state of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate information;
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal obligations);
  • Opt out of certain data uses.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Notice to Texas Residents

This firm is based in San Antonio, Texas and is primarily licensed to practice law in Texas. Any disputes related to this Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, with venue in Bexar County, Texas.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:

Christopher A. Crawford Law

San Antonio, Texas

Website: www.chriscrawfordlaw.com