Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Mitchell A. Toups, LTD. and co-counsel The Dugan Law Firm, APLC ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care.
Notice at Collection (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, this section provides the required notice at collection under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Categories of Personal Information We Collect
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, IP address
- Contact Information: Mailing address, telephone number, email
- Sensitive Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide regarding your legal matter, which may include details about abuse or other sensitive subjects
- Internet Activity: Browsing history on our site, interactions with our website
- Geolocation Data: General location based on IP address
Purposes for Collection
- To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
- To communicate with you about your potential case
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud
Retention Period
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For potential legal matters, we may retain information for the duration of any applicable statute of limitations.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
- Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can limit our use of sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to provide our services.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at the addresses listed below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension and the reason.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. If our practices change in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with the opportunity to opt out.
How We Use Your Information
- To evaluate your potential legal case
- To contact you regarding your inquiry
- To provide legal services if you become a client
- To improve our website and user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
- Professional advisors such as lawyers, accountants, and consultants
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
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Mitchell A. Toups, LTD.
490 Park St., Suite 111
Beaumont, TX 77701 (Principal Office)
Co-Counsel
The Dugan Law Firm, APLC
365 Canal St., Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70130