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Kennedy Law Privacy Policy
(As of May 1, 2019)
Introduction
The Law Office of Melvin D. Kennedy ("Kennedy Law" or “we” or “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (mkennedylaw.com), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “website”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Collection of Information
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on our website includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, employment status, and place of employment, that you voluntarily give to us (when you complete the Case Submission Form or send email to us). You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the website.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access our website, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing this website.
Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via our website to:
- Create and manage your case account (if you become a Kennedy Law client)
- Email you regarding your case
- Perform other business activities as needed
- Respond to user and client requests for information
- Assist law enforcement and respond to subpoena
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with our website
- Increase the efficiency and operation of our website
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
We do not share your information with:
- Third-Party Service Providers
- Marketing/Advertising Entities
- Social Media and/or other Online Entities
- Anyone not employed by Kennedy Law directly involved in your case
Sale or Bankruptcy
If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business, retire or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline to honor commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.
Website Analytics
We may also partner with selected website analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to allow user tracking technologies through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the website, determine the usefulness of certain content and better understand online activity. We do not transfer personal information to these analytics services.
Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to other websites and applications of interest (that include advertising and other external services) that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave our website, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from our website
Information Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.