We recognize that you may be concerned about our use and disclosure of your personal information. Your privacy is very important to us, and the following will inform you of the information that we, the Law Offices of John F. Shine, may collect from you, and how it is used. By using our website, www.jshinelegal.com, you are accepting the practices described in this policy.​

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1. Information We Collect:

   • ​We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. This may include name, email address, etc. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with any third parties. 

   • Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as name, email address, phone number, and other contact details, when voluntarily provided by visitors to our website.

   • Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information about visitors’ interactions with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, and other usage data.​ 

2. Use of Information:

   • The information collected is used solely for communicating with the intended party. We do not share your information with external parties for marketing or any other purposes.

   • We use personal information to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, and communicate with visitors about our services and updates.

   • We may use usage data to analyze trends, improve website functionality, and enhance user experience.

3. Disclosure of Information:

   • We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information to third parties.

   • Personal information may be disclosed to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing clients, provided that such parties agree to keep this information confidential.

   • We may also disclose personal information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4. Text Messaging/SMS

   • During our discussion with clients, we inquire about their preference for receiving status updates via text messaging. We make sure to inform them that such messages may incur message and data rates, and the frequency of messages will depend on our ongoing discussions. Only if a client has expressed interest in receiving text messaging do we proceed to record their phone number for this purpose. They will then receive an opt-in confirmation message containing all necessary disclosures.

     •  We do not use text messaging/SMS for promotional purposes and do not disclose your information to third parties.

   • If you no longer want to receive text messages/SMS from our office, you may reply “stop” to our messages and/or contact our office for help at 312-291-1024.

5. Data Security:

   • We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

   • However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of personal information.

6. Your Rights:

   • You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us. If you have any concerns or questions about your data, please contact us at 312-291-1024.

7. Children’s Privacy:

   • Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy:

   • We may update our privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to you, and your continued use of our services implies your acceptance of the updated policy. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.

9.  Contact Us:

   • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at 312-291-1024

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By using our website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website.

Last updated: 09/23/2024​