Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 8, 2025
Hawkins Law Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, hawkins-lawfirm.com, contact us, or engage with our services, including legal consultations for motor vehicle accidents and personal injury claims. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, or call us.
- Case Information: Details about your accident or injury case, such as dates, locations, and descriptions, when you share them with us.
- Demographic Information: Age, language preference, and other details you provide during intake.
Non-Personal Information
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our website, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
- Marketing Data: Source of referral (e.g., Google Ads, social media), ad clicks, and campaign interactions.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you submit a contact form, call us, email us, or provide details during a consultation.
- Automatically: Through cookies, Google Analytics, and tracking tools (e.g., CallRail) when you visit our website or interact with our ads.
- Third Parties: From marketing partners (e.g., Google Ads, CallRail) or public records related to your case.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide legal services, including consultations, case evaluations, and representation for motor vehicle accident claims.
- Communicate with you via phone, email, or mail about your case or inquiries.
- Improve our website and services through analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, CallRail).
- Market our services, such as sending promotional emails or running targeted ads (you can opt out; see Section 7).
- Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party tools like CallRail (for call tracking), Google Ads (for advertising), and CRM systems (for case management), bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Partners: Co-counsel, investigators, or experts working on your case, with your consent where required.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, such as in response to a court order or regulatory request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our firm, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons) to:
- Analyze website performance and user behavior via Google Analytics.
- Track ad conversions and call durations via CallRail and Google Ads.
- Personalize your experience on our website.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under laws like the CCPA:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing emails or targeted ads by clicking “Unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@hawkins-lawfirm.com or call (918) 583-6007.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide legal services, comply with legal obligations (e.g., recordkeeping for 7 years under IRS rules), or resolve disputes. Case-related data may be retained longer based on statutes of limitations (e.g., 2 years for personal injury claims in California, CCP § 335.1).
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Google Ads, CallRail). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Check back periodically for updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Hawkins Law Firm
123 Legal Avenue, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30303
Email: privacy@hawkins-lawfirm.com
Phone: (918) 583-6007
