Privacy Policy

Richardson Law Firm
Effective Date: 04/10/2025

Richardson Law Firm (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website, https://richardsonlawfirm.com. It also outlines your rights regarding your data and the steps we take to protect it.

1. Information We Collect

Richardson Law Firm collects personal and technical information through our website to help us respond effectively to inquiries and improve our online services.

A. Personal Information Provided by You

When you use our online contact forms, you may provide the following information voluntarily:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Subject of Inquiry

  • Message Content (which may include case-specific or sensitive details)

Please note: We do not request sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers, banking information, or medical records through our website. We encourage you not to include confidential information in your message unless specifically instructed by one of our attorneys.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, certain technical data is collected automatically through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools, such as:

  • IP Address

  • Browser Type and Version

  • Operating System

  • Pages Visited

  • Date and Time of Access

  • Referring Website or Search Engine

This information is used to help us understand user behavior, detect performance issues, and improve website functionality. It does not directly identify individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect through our website for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to Inquiries: Information from contact forms is used to communicate with you regarding your inquiry or request for legal consultation.

  • To Improve Website Functionality: Technical data supports diagnostics, design improvements, and enhanced site usability.

  • To Communicate with You: If you request further information, we may use your email or phone number to follow up appropriately.

  • To Ensure Website Security: We use logs and analytics to identify suspicious activity and secure our site against unauthorized access.

  • To Guide Marketing Strategy: We may analyze aggregate or anonymized website traffic to improve our outreach and visibility online.

We do not use your personal information to send unsolicited marketing materials, and we do not sell or lease your information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds for processing your personal information:

  • Consent: You voluntarily provide your information through our contact forms.

  • Legitimate Interest: We use technical and usage data to secure and improve our site.

  • Legal Obligations: We may process information to comply with applicable laws or legal proceedings.

4. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Submitting a message through our website does not create an attorney-client relationship with Richardson Law Firm. An attorney-client relationship is only formed after a formal agreement has been executed.
Please avoid sending confidential or time-sensitive information unless instructed to do so by an attorney.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Trusted Service Providers: We work with third-party services for website hosting, analytics, and customer relationship management, all of whom are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • To Fulfill Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, court order, or government request.

  • To Protect Our Legal Rights: We may share your data as needed to protect our legal interests, our users, or others’ safety and property.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. Measures we implement include:

  • SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for data transmission

  • Secure hosting environments with firewall protections

  • Access restrictions to sensitive data within our internal systems

However, please note that no method of online communication is 100% secure. We advise against sending highly sensitive or confidential information through unsecured methods.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Session Cookies: To maintain functionality during a user’s session

  • Analytics Cookies: To understand user interaction and improve content and navigation

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality in certain areas of the site.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Typical retention periods include:

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months

  • Technical logs: Retained for operational and cybersecurity purposes

Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. Richardson Law Firm is not responsible for the privacy policies, security practices, or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal information, we will promptly delete it.

11. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or limit certain data uses

  • Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond as required by applicable law.

12. Updates to This Policy

Richardson Law Firm may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Richardson Law Firm
Nashville
901-842-3496
info@richardsonlawfirm.com
https://richardsonlawfirm.com

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.