1. Introduction
Wells and McElwee P.C. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users ("you," "your," or "User"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.
2. What Information Is Collected
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Services:
a. Personal Information
This includes any information that can be used to identify you, such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Case-related information you provide during consultations
b. Usage Data
We automatically collect information about your usage of our Services, including:
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time and date of your visits
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Referring website addresses
4. How User Data Is Used
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Services — Ensuring our website and legal services function properly and meet your needs
- To communicate with you — Responding to your inquiries, scheduling consultations, and sending case updates or promotional materials
- To personalize your experience — Customizing content and features based on your preferences and interactions
- To analyze usage patterns and user behavior — Understanding how visitors use our website to improve functionality and content
- To enforce our Terms of Service — Ensuring compliance with our policies and legal obligations
- To comply with legal obligations — Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to legal processes
Attorney-Client Privilege: Information you share with us during legal consultations is protected by attorney-client privilege and confidentiality rules. We will never disclose privileged communications without your consent, except as required by law or professional ethics rules.
6. SMS Opt-In Details and Mobile Information Sharing
By providing your mobile phone number to Wells And McElwee, P.C., you expressly consent to receive SMS text messages from us regarding appointment reminders, case updates, and important notifications related to our legal services.
Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary but will not exceed 10 messages per month.
Consent Not Required: You are not required to consent to receive SMS messages as a condition of purchasing any goods or services from us.
Mobile Information Sharing Statement
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Specifically:
No Sharing for Marketing: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
- Support Services: Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted to ensure quality service delivery
- Opt-In Data Protection: All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties
7. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
a. Right to Access
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
b. Right to Correction
You may update or correct your personal information by contacting us.
c. Right to Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
d. Right to Opt-Out of SMS Communications
If you wish to stop receiving text messages from us, you can opt out by:
- Replying 'STOP' to any text message you receive from us
- Contacting us directly at the phone number or email address listed below
After opting out, you will not receive further SMS messages unless you opt back in.
e. Right to Control Cookies
You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies and other tracking technologies.
f. Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
g. Email Communications
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional emails, we may still send you important service-related communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dtw@wmpc-lawyers.com or (706) 543-8596.
8. Data Security and Handling
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
- Secure storage of personal information
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security assessments and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and to be cautious when sharing information online.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence, where data protection laws may be different from those in your jurisdiction.
By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to such servers. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated Policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Notify you via email if you have provided us with your email address
- Display a prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our Services following any updates to the Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Wells And McElwee, P.C.
Email: dtw@wmpc-lawyers.com
Phone: (706) 543-8596
Fax: (706) 549-2203
Athens Office:
700 Oglethorpe Ave., Ste 3B
Athens, GA 30606
Watkinsville Office:
3651 Mars Hill Rd., Suite 3000
Watkinsville, GA 30677
We are committed to addressing your concerns and resolving any privacy issues promptly and professionally.
Questions About Your Privacy?
Our team is here to help. If you have concerns about how your information is handled or need clarification on any part of this policy, we're just a phone call away.