A legal disclaimer

Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 9.17.26 Last Updated: 9.17.26

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[FIRM NAME] ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices available to you, including rights afforded to Tennessee residents under the Tennessee Information Protection Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-3201 et seq. ("TIPA").

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1. Scope of This Notice

This Notice applies to visitors of [WEBSITE URL] and to individuals who contact our firm through the site. It does not apply to information we collect or generate in the course of representing clients, which is governed separately by the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct regarding client confidentiality and, where applicable, by our engagement agreements.

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This Notice does not apply to job applicants or to individuals acting in a commercial or employment capacity.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit our site or contact us:

• Contact information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., through a contact form or intake request)

• Case or matter information you voluntarily submit describing your legal issue

• Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies

• Communications you send us by email, form submission, or phone

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and evaluate potential representation

• Communicate with current and prospective clients

• Maintain and improve our website

• Comply with legal and ethical obligations

• Protect the security and integrity of our systems

We do not sell personal information, and we do not process personal information for targeted advertising or profiling purposes.

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4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who support our website or business operations (e.g., hosting, email, case management software), under confidentiality obligations

• Co-counsel or other parties as necessary and appropriate to a client matter

• Government authorities or third parties when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights

5. Your Rights as a Tennessee Consumer

If TIPA applies to our business, Tennessee residents have the right to:

• Confirm and access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct inaccuracies in your personal information

• Delete personal information we have collected about you

• Obtain a portable copy of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of personal information, targeted advertising, or certain profiling (we do not currently engage in these activities)

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit a request by contacting us at:

[FIRM NAME] [ADDRESS] [PHONE] [EMAIL]

We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, with one 45-day extension where reasonably necessary. If we decline to act on your request, you may appeal by contacting us at the information above. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to the Tennessee
Attorney General's Office.
 

7. Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

8. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Notice may be directed to:

[FIRM NAME] [ADDRESS] [PHONE] [EMAIL]