HARRIS LAW FIRM PC

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 AUSTIN • HOUSTON

Data Sharing

Client data is not shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.

Messaging Terms and Conditions

1. The messaging program consists of general conversational messaging to answer questions and provide support to clients.

2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text 'STOP' to the phone number from which you received messages. After you send the SMS message 'STOP' to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
3, If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at alan.harris@harrislawusa.com.
4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency will vary based on communication needs. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
6.  If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our Privacy Policy contained in the rest of this document.

PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Harris Law Firm PC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website, communications, and legal services. By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

-  our website;
-  email, phone, and other communications with the Firm;
-  intake forms, consultations, and client relationship management processes; and
-  other interactions in which individuals provide personal information to the Firm.

This Privacy Policy does not create an attorney-client relationship, and submitting information through our website or contacting the Firm does not by itself establish such a relationship.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

FIRST: Information You Provide Voluntarily. We may collect your name, address, email address, telephone number, employer, matter details, documents, payment or billing information, and any other information you choose to provide.

SECOND: Website and Device Information. We may collect IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, dates and times of access, and similar usage information.

THIRD: Cookies and Similar Technologies. We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate our website, understand usage, and improve functionality. You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website performance.

FOURTH: Sensitive Information. In the course of providing legal services, we may receive sensitive personal information or confidential matter-related information. We handle such information in accordance with applicable legal, ethical, and professional obligations.

How We Use Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

FIRST: to respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective, current, and former clients;

SECOND: to evaluate potential representations and conflicts;

THIRD: to provide legal services and administer client matters;

FOUTH: to process billing and payments;

FIFTH: to operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website, systems, and services;

SIXTH: to comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional obligations; and

SEVENTH: to protect the rights, safety, and property of the Firm, our clients, and others.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

FIRST: Service Providers. We may share information with vendors and service providers that support our business operations, such as website hosting, cloud storage, payment processing, practice management, analytics, IT support, and communications services, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

SECOND: Legal and Ethical Compliance. We may disclose information where required or permitted by law, court order, subpoena, professional responsibility rules, or other legal process.

THIRD: Protection of Rights. We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to investigate, prevent, or respond to fraud, security incidents, unlawful activity, or threats to rights, property, or safety.

FOURTH: Business Transfers. We may disclose information in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or sale of all or part of our practice or assets, subject to applicable confidentiality obligations.

FIFTH: With Consent or Direction. We may share information with third parties when you request, direct, or consent to the disclosure.

Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Considerations

Information submitted through the website, email, or online forms may not be secure until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established. Please do not send highly sensitive or confidential information through the website or unsolicited communications unless and until authorized by the Firm.

The Firm's duties of confidentiality and privilege apply as required by applicable law and professional responsibility rules, but contacting the Firm alone does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Data Security and Retention

FIRST: Security. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

SECOND: Retention. We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain business and trust account records, comply with legal or ethical obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Choices and Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitation of certain personal information. You may also opt out of certain non-essential communications.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity and the scope of your request before responding.

Children's Privacy

Our website and legal services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 in a manner subject to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy is intended to support compliance with applicable U.S. privacy, consumer protection, and information security requirements, including obligations that may arise under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, and, where applicable, the privacy and safeguards provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6801-6809. This Privacy Policy should also be read together with any engagement letter, terms of use, cookie notice, and data security policies adopted by the Firm.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by law.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Harris Law Firm PC
Attn: Privacy Officer
P.O. Box 160310
Austin, TX 78716-0310
512-732-7377

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