Privacy Policy

This Privacy Statement relates solely to the online information collection and use practices of the Web site located at www.shtexaslawyer.com (this "Web site"), and not to any sub-domains of this Web site. It is recognized that many visitors and users of this Web site are concerned about the information they provide, and how that information is treated. This Privacy Statement, which may be updated from time to time, has been developed to address those concerns.

Your use of this Web site indicates that you have read and accept the privacy practices outlined in this Privacy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact: .

What information about you is collected?

When you visit this Web site, you may provide two types of information: (1) personally identifiable information knowingly disclosed by you, and (2) general user information that does not contain personally identifiable information, which is collected on an aggregate basis as you browse the Web site. In some cases, if you choose not to provide requested information, you may not be able to access all of the Web site's content or services.

Personally Identifiable Information You Knowingly Disclose

For the purpose of providing content and/or requested services, you may be asked for personal information. For example, if you submit a case for review, you are asked to submit your name, contact information, e-mail address, and a personal description of your concern. Such information is retained on file so I may send you the requested information. Your name and e-mail address may be requested each time you click the "Contact Us" link.

Non-Personally Identifiable Information Collected

Cookies/Web server logs: similar to other commercial Web sites, this Web Site uses standard technology called "cookies" and Web server logs to collect information about how this Web site is used. Cookies are a feature of Web browser software that allows Web servers to recognize the computer used to access a Web site. Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by a user's Web browser on the user's hard drive. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at this Web Site, and the Web sites visited just before and just after this Web Site. This information is collected on an aggregate basis. None of this information is associated with you as an individual.

You can disable cookies on your computer by indicating this in the preferences or options menus in your browser. However, it is possible that some parts of this Web site will not operate correctly if you disable cookies. You should consult with your browser's provider/manufacturer if you have any questions regarding disabling cookies.

How is the collected information used?

Your personally identifiable information is used to provide you with the information or content that you have requested, and, in some cases, to contact you. If you no longer wish to receive newsletters or any other type of information from me, you may send me e-mail through the "Contact Us" link.

Non-identifying information collected on this Web site is used in the aggregate to better understand the use of the Web site by the general public, and to enhance the provided information. For example, the information may be used to improve the design and content of this Web site, or to analyze the services offered.

Other companies and individuals may be employed to perform functions on my behalf. Employees, agents, and contractors who have access to personally identifiable information are required to protect the information in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Statement.

Access to your personally identifiable information may be provided when legally required to do so, to cooperate with police investigations or other legal proceedings, to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of this Web site, to limit legal liability and protect my rights, or to protect the rights and safety of visitors to this Web site or the public. In those instances, the information is provided only for that limited purpose. IN NO CASE SHALL INFORMATION BE PROVIDED THAT IS PROTECTED BY THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVELEDGE.

Your personally identifiable information will not be shared in ways unrelated to those described above without providing you with an opportunity to opt out of such use, or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.

How Can You Access and/or Modify Your Information or Choices?

If you visit this Web site and volunteer personally identifiable information, you may modify, update, or delete such information at any time by using the "Contact Us" link. Please be aware that it is not always possible to completely remove or modify information in the databases. In addition, please be aware that your ability to opt out from receiving marketing and promotional materials does not change my right to contact you regarding your use of this Web site.

Privacy Protections for Children Using the Internet

Protecting children's privacy is important to me. For that reason, I do not collect or maintain information on this Web site from those actually known to be under the age of 13, nor is any part of this Web site targeted to attract anyone under 13. All visitors to this Web site who are under 13 are requested to not disclose or provide any personally identifiable information. If it is discovered that a child under 13 has provided personally identifiable information, that child's personally identifiable information will be deleted from my records.

Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to maintain the security of personally identifiable information that is collected, including limiting the number of people who have physical access to my database servers, as well as installing electronic security systems that guard against unauthorized access. However, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, I cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information that you transmit to me, so you do so at your own risk.

Consent to Transfer

This Web site is operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide will be transferred to the United States. By using this Web site, participating in any of my services and/or providing me with your information, you consent to this transfer.

Links

This Web site contains links to third party sites. Please be aware that Stephen Howard is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third party sites. Therefore, you are encouraged to read the privacy statement of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information.

This Privacy Statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.