Law Firm Privacy Policy
For Barrett Law Group, P.A.
Effective: February 1, 2025
I. Introduction
A. Purpose
Barrett Law Group, P.A. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when users interact with our services, including our website, legal consultations, and other related activities.
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform users about:
- The types of personal information we collect
- How we use and process that information
- With whom we may share the information
- Your rights regarding your personal information
- How we safeguard your information
- How to contact us with questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices
B. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals who interact with Barrett Law Group, P.A. , including but not limited to:
- Clients seeking legal representation or advice
- Visitors to our website
- Individuals who contact us through various channels, such as email, phone, or in-person consultations
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, used, or disclosed by Barrett Law Group, P.A. in the course of providing our legal services and operating our business.
- Information Collection and Use
- Types of Information Collected
Barrett Law Group, P.A. may collect the following types of personal information:
Information Type Description
Name User’s full name
Contact Information Email address, phone number, address
Billing Information Credit card details, billing address
Usage Data Information about how the service is used
Cookies and Tracking Data collected through cookies and similar technologies
Barrett Law Group, P.A. may collect personal information directly from users when they:
- Submit inquiries or requests for legal services
- Create an account on our website
- Make payments for legal services
- Communicate with us through various channels
B. Use of Information
Barrett Law Group, P.A. may use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing legal services and consultations
- Processing payments and billing
- Communicating with clients and users
- Personalizing user experience
- Analyzing usage data to improve our services
- Complying with legal obligations
III. Information Sharing and Disclosure
A. Third-Party Service Providers
Barrett Law Group, P.A. may engage third-party service providers to facilitate our legal services or perform tasks on our behalf. These providers may have access to personal information only to the extent necessary to perform the tasks assigned to them and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
B. Legal Compliance
Barrett Law Group, P.A. may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies). We may also disclose personal information in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend the rights or property of Barrett Law Group, P.A.
- Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services
- Protect the personal safety of users of our services or the public
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. Users will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of their personal information, as well as any choices they may have regarding their personal information.
IV. Data Retention
A. Barrett Law Group, P.A. will retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
B. The criteria used to determine the retention periods include:
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- The nature of the personal information
- The purposes for which it was collected
- The legal and regulatory requirements
- Our business needs
C. Once the purpose for which personal information was collected is no longer relevant or if you request deletion of your information (subject to applicable legal obligations), we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
V. Data Security
A. Barrett Law Group, P.A. takes the security of your personal information seriously and employs reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
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- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
- Regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in our systems.
- Secure storage and transmission of sensitive information, such as payment details, using encryption protocols.
B. Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
VI. User Rights
A. Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by Barrett Law Group, P.A. If you would like to review, update, or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in Section VIII of this Privacy Policy.
B. Opt-Out
You may choose to opt-out of receiving promotional communications from Barrett Law Group, P.A. by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in such communications. Please note that even if you opt-out of receiving marketing communications, you may still receive transactional or administrative messages related to our services.
C. Data Portability
Upon request, Barrett Law Group, P.A. will provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
D. Right to Withdraw Consent
If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
E. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that Barrett Law Group, P.A. has not complied with this Privacy Policy or applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority responsible for data protection.
VII. Changes to this Privacy Policy
A. Barrett Law Group, P.A. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We will notify users of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting the updated version on our website and indicating the effective date of the update.
B. We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect personal information. Your continued use of our services after the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
VIII. Contact Us
A. If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the following information:
Barrett Law Group, P.A.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (662) 834-2488
Address: 404 Court Square North
Post Office Box 927
Lexington, Mississippi 39095
Website: www.barrettlawgroup.com
B. We are committed to addressing and resolving any privacy-related issues promptly and transparently. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us improve our privacy practices to better protect your personal information.
We partner with Thomson Reuters, who might also collect data as part of our marketing efforts. To learn more about the Thomson Reuters privacy policy and the data that might be collected, please visit: Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement.