Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. As a law firm, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information in accordance with applicable laws and professional ethical obligations. This Privacy Policy explains how McKean Smith collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide when visiting our website or engaging our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your data and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide when you contact us, schedule consultations, or use our website. This may include your name, email, phone number, and any details you share about your legal matter. We also collect limited technical data (such as IP address and browser type) for security and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide legal services

Manage client relationships, billing, and compliance

Improve our website and services

Communicate updates or changes to our policies

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include:

Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You can restrict how we use sensitive personal information.

To exercise these rights, please:

Email us at info@mckeansmithlaw.com
Call us at 503.567.7967

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under California law.

3. Confidentiality

As a law firm, we are bound by professional ethics and applicable laws to maintain the confidentiality of client information. Any information you share with us is protected under these obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

We share information only as necessary with:

Service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, billing) subject to confidentiality agreements

When required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Non-essential cookies are used only with your consent via our cookie banner. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state, you may have rights to:

Access or request deletion of your personal information

Opt out of certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mckeansmithlaw.com

7. Security and Retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data and retain it only as long as necessary for legal, ethical, and business purposes.

8. Updates

We may update this policy and will post the revised version with a new effective date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@mckeansmithlaw.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond promptly to your inquiries.