Privacy Policy
How JH Legal Counsel, LLC collects, uses, and protects the information you share when you use this website or contact the firm.
1. Information we collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:
- Name, email address, phone number
- General description of your legal issue
- Any documents or data you provide in connection with your matter
- Financial information relevant to estate planning, such as assets, accounts, liabilities, or insurance policies
- Identifiers such as Social Security numbers, but only where necessary for estate planning documents and collected through secure, encrypted means
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, through standard website logs and cookies.
2. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Evaluate your legal needs
- Communicate with you about potential representation
- Comply with legal and ethical obligations
- Improve our website and services through anonymized or aggregated data analytics
Submission of information does not create an attorney-client relationship.
3. Data security
We use Microsoft 365 Business Premium with enterprise-grade security features, including encryption, access controls, and data loss prevention. We also use MyCase, which uses 128-bit SSL encryption. Client information is protected and stored in secure cloud environments.
While we implement industry-standard safeguards, no method of transmission or storage can guarantee absolute security. Please also note that if a client elects to transmit information by another means such as email or text, the level of security will be less.
4. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:
- With your consent
- As required by law or court order
- To comply with professional obligations
- With trusted service providers (such as cloud storage or IT support) who are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations
5. Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable time, subject to our legal and professional obligations.
6. Children’s privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy periodically. The effective date will reflect the most recent revision.
