Johannesmeyer & Sawyer PLLC – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/01/2025

Last Updated: 06/01/2025

Johannesmeyer & Sawyer PLLC (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, including through our website, SMS messaging services, and other communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:
1. Personal Information:
– Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other identifying details.
– Information you provide when contacting us for legal services.

2. Case or Service Information:
– Details relating to your legal matter, including sensitive or confidential information provided for case evaluation or representation.

3. Technical Information:
– IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and website usage data.

4. SMS/Text Messaging Information:
– When you opt in to receive SMS messages from us (including via short code), we may collect your phone number, message content, and message history.
– Message and data rates may apply.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for purposes including:
– Providing and managing our legal services.
– Communicating with you, including sending SMS messages you have opted in to receive.
– Processing payments and billing.
– Responding to inquiries and requests.
– Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
– Improving our services, website, and client communications.

3. SMS/Text Messaging

– By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from us related to your case, appointment reminders, and other relevant updates.
– You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message we send.
– For help, reply HELP to our shortcode or contact us directly.
– Message frequency will vary. Message and data rates may apply.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
– With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share your information.
– For Legal Purposes: When required by law, court order, or legal process.
– Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in providing our services (e.g., secure data storage, SMS delivery providers).
– Internal Legal Operations: To other attorneys, staff, or consultants within our firm working on your matter.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we take these measures seriously, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
– Access and request a copy of your personal information.
– Request corrections or updates to your information.
– Request deletion of certain personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
– Withdraw consent to SMS/text messaging at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
– Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
– Comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately on hello@jandspllc.com. If we discover that a child under the age of 18 has provided us with Personal information, we will delete such information from our servers and records immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website and communications may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Johannesmeyer & Sawyer PLLC
252 Latitude Ln. Suite 102

Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Hello@jandspllc.com