This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Massey & Gail (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with masseygail.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. This Policy is intended to be consistent with the Website’s Terms of Use and should be read together with them.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide voluntarily
- Name.
- Email address.
- Phone number.
- Mailing address.
- Information submitted through contact forms, inquiry forms, or similar features.
- Any other information you choose to provide.
Information collected automatically
- IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Operating system.
- Referring URLs.
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website.
- Device identifiers and similar usage data.
Cookies and similar technologies We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate the Website, analyze usage, and improve functionality. You may control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect some Website features.
2. How We Use Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide information about our legal services.
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website.
- To communicate with you, including administrative or marketing communications where permitted by law.
- To comply with legal, ethical, and professional obligations.
- To protect the rights, security, and integrity of our firm, Website users, and the public.
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers and vendors that assist with Website hosting, maintenance, analytics, communications, or other operations.
- Professional advisors such as IT, compliance, or marketing providers.
- Government authorities, regulators, or other parties when required by law.
- Other parties with your consent.
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, applicable law may afford you certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include, to the extent provided by applicable law:
- The right to know or confirm whether we are processing your personal information.
- The right to access your personal information.
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- The right to delete personal information we have collected from or about you.
- The right to obtain a portable copy of your personal information.
- The right to opt out of the processing of your personal information for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal information, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
- The right to limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information, where applicable.
- The right to appeal a decision regarding your privacy request.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
How to exercise your rights. To submit a request, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law, generally within 45 days of receipt, though this period may be extended where permitted.
If you designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, we may require proof of the agent’s authorization and may still verify your identity directly.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
7. International Transfers
If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through masseygail.com or via the contact information listed on the Website.