Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 10/03/2024

The Law Offices of John C. Martin, P.C. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share personal information collected through our website, including your rights to control that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
– Submit forms (such as “Contact Us” forms or account creation forms)
– Sign up for newsletters or promotional communications
– Interact with our website via cookies and analytics tools

The personal information we may collect includes:
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number (optional for SMS communication)
– IP address (collected through analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
– To communicate with you regarding inquiries or customer service requests
– To send promotional, informational, or transactional SMS messages (only with your explicit consent)
– To improve our website and services using aggregated data analytics
– To process payments or complete transactions (for e-commerce websites)

3. SMS Consent

If you provide a phone number, you will have the option to consent to receive SMS messages from us. The SMS consent checkbox is optional and specific to SMS communications. We do not share phone numbers or SMS consent with third parties.

– You may receive promotional and informational SMS messages, which may include updates about products, services, special offers, and company news.
– The checkbox for SMS consent will appear in any form where a phone number is collected, such as contact forms.

4. SMS Opt-Out

If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from us, you can opt out at any time. To stop receiving SMS messages, reply “STOP” to any message we send. You can also contact us at Melody@johncmartinlaw.com for assistance in unsubscribing.

5. Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including phone numbers, with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information with:
– Third-party service providers who assist with our business operations (e.g., analytics providers or payment processors), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
– Government authorities or as required by law, in response to legal requests.

6. How We Obtain Consent to Send SMS Messages

Consent for SMS communication is obtained through a clear, optional checkbox on forms where phone numbers are collected (such as contact or sign-up forms). The checkbox is not pre-checked, and the consent is independent of any other forms of communication (e.g., email marketing). The checkbox provides the following consent verbiage:

*By checking this box, I agree to receive SMS communications from johncmartinlaw.com.*

7. How to Access or Update Your Information

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To make such requests, contact us at Melody@johncmartinlaw.com.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect data about website traffic and user interactions. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Please check this page periodically for updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

Law Offices of John C. Martin, P.C.

636 Middlefield Road

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Tel. (650) 329-9500

Email: Melody@johncmartinlaw.com