Privacy Policy

Privacy of Client Information

Every lawyer and employee of Shankle Law Firm is required by the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct to keep all matters related to the business of our clients confidential. This confidentiality requirement extends to all personnel and precludes discussion of a client's business with persons other than those with a need to know who are actively working for Shankle Law Firm or who are duly authorized representatives of the client. In addition to the professional requirements of confidentiality, Shankle Law Firm has a strict policy on confidentiality of client information. We value the trust and confidence which our clients place in us.

Please be advised that you should not send confidential information to Shankle Law Firm, PA via this website though we make every effort to protect your privacy. Further, the attorney-client relationship would not protect your communications until you and Shankle Law Firm have expressly agreed upon legal representation by the firm per written contract.

Privacy Policy Notice

Your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We may collect non-personal information such as your domain name and IP address. This data does not reveal personal details beyond the IP address used to access our site. We may also gather details about your internet browser, operating system, referring sources, and the pages you visit on our website. If you contact us through our website or other means, we will collect the information you provide as part of that communication. Additionally, we may contact you via email to share updates about our services, or changes to this privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used primarily for internal purposes, including:

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services
  • Responding to inquiries and fulfilling requests for information
  • Enhancing customer support and overall user experience

We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency in how it is used.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We do not sell or otherwise provide the information we collect to outside third parties for the purpose of direct or indirect mass email marketing.

We do not disclose personal information about you to third parties except as required or permitted by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Cooperate with the investigations of purported unlawful activities and comply with legal process served on our company
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of our website and related properties
  • Identify persons who may be violating the law, the rights of third parties, or otherwise misusing our Website or its related properties
  • Comply with the Rules or Professional Conduct applicable to lawyers in our Firm
  • As specifically authorized by you

Please bear in mind that whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online through forums such as e-mail, discussion boards, social media, or otherwise, said information can be collected and used by others. Thus, if you choose to post personal information online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return. You are ultimately solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your personal/private information. Be cautious and responsible whenever you are online.

Cookies

A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We may use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates. A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s hard drive for an extended period of time. Persistent cookies can be removed by following Internet browser help file directions.

Log profiles

As with most standard Website servers, we use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Opting Out of Text Messages

You have the right to opt out of receiving text messages from Shankle Law Firm at any time. To opt-out, you can reply "STOP" to any text message you receive from us.

Consent and Opt-In

By providing your phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. We ensure that your consent is obtained explicitly and that you are informed about the types of messages you will receive.

Our Security Procedures

We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the information submitted to Shankle Law Firm, PA, both during transmission and once we receive the information. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect client information. Our employees are bound by laws and our policies which limit their access to client information to access for legitimate purposes only and which require them to keep information about clients confidential. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

Links

This Website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

Consent

By using Shankle Law Firm, PA’s Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as specified above. If we make changes to our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on this page.

Other Privacy Protections

You may have other privacy protections under some state or federal laws. We will comply with all applicable state and federal laws as to information about you.

Our Commitment

We will continue to maintain our dedication to protecting your privacy. If you have questions concerning this Notice, please call us at (704) 370-1212 between the hours of Monday – Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday 8:30am-5:00pm or visit our web site at www.shanklelaw.com.