This Privacy Policy describes how Hemming, P.C. ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained through this website located at www.hemmingpc.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the practices described herein.

1. No Attorney-Client Relationship

The information provided on this website is for general informational and marketing purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hemming, P.C. or any of its attorneys. Do not act upon information found on this website without first seeking qualified legal counsel.

Any communication submitted through this website, including contact form submissions and email inquiries, is not protected by attorney-client privilege until a formal Representation Agreement has been executed by both parties. Please do not include sensitive, confidential, or privileged information in any communication submitted through this Site prior to the establishment of a formal attorney-client relationship.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit or interact with this Site:

Information You Provide Directly. When you complete a contact form, send an email, or call our office, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and a description of your legal matter. We collect only the information you voluntarily provide.

Information Collected Automatically. When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, log files, and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to analyze Site performance and improve user experience. It does not personally identify you unless combined with other information you have provided.

Information from Third-Party Services. This Site uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect data about Site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects individual session data which Google processes and presents in aggregated reports. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site and improve its content and functionality. Google may retain and use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review at policies.google.com/privacy.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information collected through this Site for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
• To communicate with prospective and current clients regarding legal matters
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of the Site
• To analyze Site traffic and usage through aggregated, anonymized analytics
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
• To protect the rights, property, and safety of the Firm and others

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Protect Your Information

Hemming, P.C. takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information collected through this Site from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This Site is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data transmitted between your browser and our web server.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You transmit information to us at your own risk.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not disclose personal information collected through this Site except in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site or conducting our business, including web hosting providers, analytics services, and communication platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Compliance. We may disclose information when required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, its clients, or others.
• Professional Obligations. As a law firm, we are subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorney-client confidentiality. Any information shared with us in the context of a formal attorney-client relationship is held in strict confidence in accordance with those rules.
• With Your Consent. We may disclose information with your express consent in circumstances not described above.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies. These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies. These cookies, including those set by Google Analytics, help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Marketing Cookies. We may use cookies associated with Google Tag Manager and similar services to track the effectiveness of our online presence.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may disable cookies entirely, though doing so may affect the functionality of this Site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked site or its content. Hemming, P.C. has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the privacy practices or content of any third-party website. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, we endeavor to honor the following rights with respect to your personal information to the extent they may be applicable under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Hemming, P.C. does not sell personal information. To exercise any of the rights described above, or to make an inquiry regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this Policy.

Please note that certain exemptions apply to information collected and maintained in the context of an attorney-client relationship, which is subject to the attorney-client privilege and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct rather than the CCPA or CPRA.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through this Site, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

Hemming, P.C. reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us: