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Privacy Policy

Minnich, Comito, Neu & Hawley, P.C. (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Firm”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting our website, https://www.carrolliowa.law/ (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through the Website, how we may use that information, how we protect it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Your name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Information you provide when contacting the Firm
  • Information included in messages or inquiries submitted through the Website

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website or webpage
  • General information about how visitors interact with the Website

This information may be collected through standard website technologies, including cookies or similar technologies, depending on the Website’s configuration.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Communicate with you regarding your inquiry
  • Provide information about our legal services
  • Maintain and operate the Website
  • Improve the functionality, security, and performance of the Website
  • Monitor Website usage and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of the Firm, our clients, Website visitors, and others

We will not use information submitted through the Website for purposes unrelated to the reason it was provided except as permitted or required by law.

Attorney-Client Relationship

Submitting information through this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Minnich, Comito, Neu & Hawley, P.C.

An attorney-client relationship is established only through a formal agreement with the Firm.

Please do not send confidential, sensitive, or time-critical information through the Website unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been established and the Firm has instructed you to do so.

Information submitted through the Website may not be secure or confidential and may be subject to review by individuals other than an attorney.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, remember preferences, understand Website usage, and improve the Website.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by a website. You may be able to adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

If third-party analytics, advertising, embedded content, or other technologies are used on the Website, those providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services to provide certain functionality, analyze Website traffic, improve Website performance, or provide other services.

Examples may include website hosting providers, analytics providers, security services, embedded content providers, communication services, or other technology providers.

These third parties may have access to certain information as necessary to provide services on our behalf. Their collection and use of information may also be governed by their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Website.

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide services or operate the Website
  • Respond to your requests
  • Work with service providers who assist us with Website operations or technology
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or court orders
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, Website visitors, or others
  • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or other unlawful activity

Information provided to the Firm in connection with a potential or existing legal matter may also be subject to applicable attorney-client confidentiality obligations, professional rules, and other legal protections.

Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information submitted through the Website against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to us through the Internet.

Retention of Information

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to maintain business and legal records, to comply with applicable legal and professional obligations, and to resolve disputes or enforce our agreements.

The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the nature of the information and the circumstances under which it was collected.

Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

External Links

The Website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

Iowa Law and Applicable Requirements

The Firm is located in Iowa, and this Website is operated in connection with the Firm’s Iowa legal practice.

We handle personal information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as applicable professional and ethical obligations governing attorneys.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to create rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the most current version.