Privacy Policy

 

Attorney Matthew M. Mitchell

Effective Date: October 1, 2026

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Attorney Matthew M. Mitchell respects your privacy and recognizes the importance of protecting personal information collected through this website.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the choices available to visitors.

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1. Information We Collect

 

When you visit this website or contact us, we may collect certain information, including:

 

Information You Voluntarily Provide

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• Full name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Details you voluntarily provide concerning your legal inquiry

• Other information provided through direct communications

 

Information Collected Automatically

 

When you access this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

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• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Referring websites or search engines

• General geographic location derived from technical information

• Website interactions and traffic data

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

Information collected through this website may be used to:

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• Respond to inquiries and requests for information

• Communicate regarding potential legal services

• Evaluate whether a legal consultation may be appropriate

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Analyze website traffic and marketing performance

• Measure the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns

• Maintain website security and prevent misuse

• Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations

 

Submitting information through this website does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

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3. Google Analytics and Google Ads

 

This website may use Google Analytics, Google Ads, and related measurement technologies to understand website traffic and evaluate advertising performance.

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These services may use cookies, tags, and similar technologies to collect information about website visits and interactions.

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Depending on the website's configuration, information collected may be used to measure advertising conversions, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and support advertising features such as remarketing.

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You may manage certain advertising preferences through Google's advertising settings:

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https://myadcenter.google.com/

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Additional information about Google's privacy practices is available at:

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https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions, analyze visitor behavior, and measure advertising performance.

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Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.

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You may adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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Where required by applicable law, consent will be requested before nonessential tracking technologies are activated.

 

5. How We Share Information

 

We do not sell personal information submitted through this website.

 

Information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website or provide requested services.

 

These may include:

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• Website hosting and technical support providers

• Website analytics and advertising service providers

• Email and communication platforms

• Authorized administrative personnel assisting with inquiries

• Other providers supporting legitimate website operations

 

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or applicable professional obligations.

 

6. Confidentiality and Legal Inquiries

 

We recognize that visitors may submit information involving sensitive legal matters.

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However, submitting information through this website does not automatically establish an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that communications are protected by attorney-client privilege.

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Visitors should avoid submitting highly sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, medical records, financial account information, or confidential legal documents, unless specifically instructed to do so through an appropriate communication method.

 

7. Data Security

 

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

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However, no website, electronic communication, or internet-based data transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

8. Data Retention

 

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate records, fulfill legitimate business purposes, and comply with applicable legal or professional obligations.

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Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.

 

9. Third-Party Websites

 

This website may contain links to external websites, including government agencies and informational resources.

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We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

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Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.

 

10. Your Privacy Choices

 

Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.

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You may contact us to request information about personal data you have provided, request corrections, or inquire about deletion where legally permissible.

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Certain information may need to be retained to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.

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You may also manage cookies through your browser settings and advertising preferences through applicable third-party services.

 

11. Children's Privacy

 

This website is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.

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We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, appropriate steps will be taken to address the information.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

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Updates will be posted on this page, with the effective date revised accordingly.

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Continued use of the website following publication of an updated policy constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

 

13. Contact Information

 

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:

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Attorney Matthew M. Mitchell

540 W Market Street

Lima, OH 45801

Phone: 567-440-7344

Email: mmm@540westmarket.com

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