Privacy Policy
Vaux Marscher Berglind, P.A. (“Vaux Marscher Berglind,” “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit this website (the “Website”) or contact us through it. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions.
The Firm provides client-focused legal representation to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Bluffton and the South Carolina Lowcountry. This Policy applies to information collected through the Website only, and not to information collected offline or through an established attorney-client relationship, which is governed separately by the rules that apply to that relationship.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us. Our contact forms are powered by the WPForms plugin. When you complete a form or otherwise reach out through the Website, you may provide information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any details you choose to include in your message. You control what you submit, and you decide whether to provide this information.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our Website and the services that support it may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is used to help operate, secure, and improve the Website. [Confirm and list any analytics or tracking tools actually in use, for example Google Analytics, before publishing.]
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Website, and you should not submit it. Please see Section 9 regarding confidential information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about your question or request;
- Provide information about the Firm and its legal services;
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website;
- Keep records of communications and inquiries; and
- Comply with applicable legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of the Firm and others.
We use the personal information you submit through a form solely to respond to and communicate with you. We do not use it for unrelated purposes without your consent.
3. We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information for third-party marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Information
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We use trusted third parties to operate the Website and process inquiries, such as web hosting, the WPForms plugin, and email services. These providers may process your information on our behalf and are expected to protect it consistent with this Policy and applicable law.
- Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, or court order, or if we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm or others.
- Business changes. If the Firm reorganizes or transfers part of its practice, information may be transferred as part of that change, subject to this Policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website, WordPress, and certain plugins may use cookies or similar technologies to help the Website function, remember preferences, and understand how the Website is used. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Website function. [Update this section to reflect the specific cookies, analytics, or advertising technologies the Website actually uses.]
6. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through a link on our Website.
7. Data Retention
We retain the information you submit for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, maintain our records, and comply with our legal obligations. When information is no longer needed for these purposes, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely retain it.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Website against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Any transmission of information is at your own risk.
9. Confidential Information and No Attorney-Client Relationship
Submitting information through the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship, and information you provide before such a relationship is established in writing may not be treated as confidential or privileged. Please do not send confidential, sensitive, or time-sensitive information through the Website or a contact form until you have been advised that an attorney-client relationship exists. See our Terms and Conditions for more detail.
10. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide information through the Website, though this may limit our ability to respond to you. If you have sent us a message and no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may ask us to stop by using the contact information below. Depending on your circumstances and applicable law, you may also request that we provide access to, correct, or delete the personal information you have submitted, and we will respond to reasonable requests consistent with applicable law.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for adults and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
12. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no common industry standard for responding to these signals, the Website does not currently respond to them differently. [Update if the Website’s practices change.]
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when the revised Policy is posted on this page, with an updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and any dispute relating to it or to your use of the Website are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, please contact us.
Vaux Marscher Berglind, P.A. 1251 May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 Telephone: 843-757-2888