Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Darrow Law Firm, PC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information of individuals who visit our website, defenselawhouston.com (the “Site”), and individuals who engage with our legal services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Information You Provide Directly:
    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
    • Communication Information: Information you provide when you contact us through our website, email, phone, or other means, including the content of your communications.
    • Intake and Consultation Information: Information you provide during initial consultations or through intake forms, which may include details about your legal matter, relevant dates, individuals involved, and other pertinent information.
    • Client Information: If you become a client, we will collect information necessary to provide legal services, which may include sensitive personal information and details about your case. This information is generally protected by attorney-client privilege and confidentiality obligations.
    • Job Application Information: If you apply for a job with us, we may collect your resume, cover letter, and other information you provide in your application.
    • Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us.
  • Information We Collect Automatically:
    • Website Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the date and time of your visit, the duration of your visit, and the website you visited before coming to our Site.
    • Device Information: Information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 5 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Legal Services: To represent you, communicate with you about your legal matter, and fulfill our professional obligations.
  • To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, requests for information, and other communications.
  • To Schedule Consultations: To arrange and confirm initial consultations.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze website usage, personalize your experience, and improve the content and functionality of our Site.
  • For Marketing Purposes: To send you newsletters, legal updates, and other information about our services that may be of interest to you (only if you have consented to receive such communications or as otherwise permitted by law). You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time (see Section 6 below).
  • For Recruitment Purposes: To process and evaluate job applications.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests.
  • To Protect Our Rights and Safety: To protect our rights, property, and safety, and the rights, property, and safety of our clients and others.
  • For Other Legitimate Business Purposes: Such as data analysis, audits, and improving our services.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, marketing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, courts, or other government entities when required by law or legal process, or when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
  • Within Our Firm: Your information may be shared internally with our attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members who need access to the information to provide legal services or for administrative purposes.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
  • As Required for Legal Representation: In the course of providing legal services, we may need to share information with opposing counsel, courts, witnesses, and other parties involved in your legal matter. This sharing is subject to our professional obligations and ethical rules.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include [Describe the security measures you have in place, e.g., encryption, firewalls, secure servers, access controls]. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
  • How We Use Cookies: We may use cookies for various purposes, including:
    • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site.
    • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
    • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features.
  • Your Choices: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
  • Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that may use cookies to collect information about your use of our Site. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
  • Objection to Processing: The right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
  • Restriction of Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 9 below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to provide legal services, comply with our legal and professional obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client files are typically retained in accordance with our firm’s record retention policy and applicable ethical rules.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Darrow Law Firm, PC
2180 N. Loop W.
Suite 520
Houston, TX 77018
pauldarrow@gmail.com
713-641-5300

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Important Considerations:

  • Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality: Information shared in the context of an attorney-client relationship is protected by privilege and confidentiality, subject to applicable legal and ethical rules. This is especially relevant to client information.
  • HIPAA Compliance (if applicable): If our firm handles Protected Health Information (PHI) in certain contexts (e.g., related to a client’s medical history relevant to their case), we ensure our privacy policy and practices comply with HIPAA regulations. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices may be required.
  • State-Specific Laws: We comply with specific privacy laws in our jurisdiction (e.g., California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), etc.). Additional disclosures or rights may apply to residents of those states.
  • Website Analytics: If we use website analytics tools (like Google Analytics), we disclose this and explain how they collect and process data.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Last Updated:

4/14/25