Privacy Policy
Dylan Scott Law recognizes the importance of privacy and the sensitivity of personal data. As legal professionals, we have a duty to maintain the confidentiality of all client-related information. We are dedicated to safeguarding all personal information in our possession. This Privacy Statement outlines how we manage and protect your personal information.
Personal Information
Personal information is any data that identifies you or could be used to ascertain your identity. We are unable to provide legal services without collecting and using your personal information.
Collection of Personal Information
We collect information solely through legal and ethical means and never in an unreasonable manner. Whenever possible, we collect your personal information directly from you at the beginning of a retainer and throughout the duration of our service.
Types of Personal Information Collected
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Such as name, address, email address, and telephone number.
- Proof of Identity: Such as a driver’s license number or social insurance number.
- Financial Information: Such as bank account information, investment account information, salary information, and insurance coverage.
- Demographic Information: Such as age, education, and occupation.
Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to provide you with legal advice and services and to manage our client relationships, including time and billing.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Dylan Scott Law does not share your personal information with other parties for the purpose of marketing their products and services. We do not, for instance, share our client email lists with other legal firms or organizations.
Under certain conditions, Dylan Scott Law may be required to disclose your personal information, including:
- When required or authorized by law, such as if a court issues a subpoena.
- When you have consented to the disclosure.
- When the legal services we are providing to you require us to disclose your information to third parties (such as a lender in a real estate mortgage transaction); your consent will be implied unless you instruct us otherwise.
- When it is necessary to establish or collect fees.
- If we engage a third party to provide administrative services to us.
Security of Personal Information
Dylan Scott Law takes all commercially reasonable precautions to secure the personal information we gather from you from loss and unauthorized access. This protection applies to information kept in both digital and physical formats. Among the measures taken to safeguard your data are:
- Premises security
- Restricted file access to personally identifiable information
- Technological measures to prevent unauthorized computer access
- Corporate security procedures
Retention of Personal Information
We store your personal data for as long as needed to accomplish the purpose(s) for which it was obtained and to comply with applicable laws.
Review and Changes to Privacy Policy
Dylan Scott Law regularly reviews all of its policies and procedures. We may change our Privacy Policy from time to time.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites that may not adhere to this privacy statement. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices and policies of third parties.
Website Analytics
To optimize our web service, we may analyze traffic patterns, site usage, and associated site information on our website. We may share aggregated data with third parties, but these statistics will not contain any personally identifying information.