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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12.6.2024

1. Introduction

Workers' Compensation Law Group (WCLG), a law firm specializing in representing individuals dealing with unlawful hardship caused by employers, is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://wclgdowney.com

2. Information Collection

We may collect personal information from you when you:

• Fill out forms or contact us through phone, text, or e-mail

• Subscribe to newsletters or email updates

• Engage with our website content or use our services

Types of information we may collect include:

• Personal identifiers (e.g., name, email address, phone number)

• Contact details

• Any other information you choose to provide

  
  

• Use of Information

Your information is used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve our services

• Provide legal information and updates

• Communicate with you about relevant matters

We will not sell or lease your information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted partners solely for the purpose of providing legal services.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

5. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. See below for more information:

Access Controls

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Limit data access based on user roles. Only authorized personnel should access sensitive information.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require multiple forms of verification for access to sensitive information and systems.

Data Minimization and Retention

• Only collect and retain data necessary for business operations. Establish clear data retention policies to regularly review and delete unnecessary data.

• Ensure that any personally identifiable information (PII) is securely deleted when no longer needed.

Physical Security Measures

• Limit physical access to servers and workstations storing sensitive information.

Secure Authentication Protocols

• Enforce strong password policies requiring complex passwords that are regularly updated.

Backups and Disaster Recovery

• Perform regular backups of critical data and ensure encrypted storage of backups.

• Develop a disaster recovery plan to ensure quick data restoration in the event of data loss or a breach.

However, please note that no online transmission is entirely secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing your information

• Requesting deletion or correction of your information

• Withdrawing consent for certain uses

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@wclgdowney.com

7. SMS Terms and Conditions

   
   

   The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

   If you have consented to receive text messages from [Business Name], you may receive text messages related to ( Please describe what your text messages you sent are related to, for example. appointment reminders, meetings, and follow up on cases. Please be aware that you must accommodate the types of messages and what they are related to based on what your company does or offers to your customers. Please be aware that the standard messaging disclosures should be added.
   
   For Example: Hello Thank you for contacting (Company Name), how can we help you? Reply Stop to opt-out at any time. Message and data rates may apply, for assistance, text Help" or visit our [Privacy Policy URL] and [Terms of Service URL]
   
   Please be advised this is just an example as you should adjust or accommodate this based on the type of messages your company would send to your customers. 
   
   Furthermore, it is important to cover the following throughout this SMS Terms And Conditions portion: 

   Message Frequency: Provide an estimated amount of SMS messages you would be sending daily across all users. 

   Potential Fees for SMS Messaging: Many carriers charge a fee for each message sent or received. This can vary depending on the carrier's pricing structure and whether the message is sent domestically or internationally. Please give a brief explanation about potential fees for any received or sent text message your customer could get from their losing carrier, so they are aware of any potential fee for SMS messaging interaction with your company, any carrier may vary their fees for SMS messaging based on several factors such as, geographic location, and the type of SMS messaging being used (e.g., promotional, transactional, or one-time passwords)
   
   Opt-In Method: Customer will Opt-In for SMS messaging from (company name) through intakes forms on their website located at (URL where phone numbers are collected), this agreement for SMS will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
   
   Opt-out: Customer will be able to Opt-out for SMS messaging from (company name) by replying STOP at any time to any received SMS message, once opted-out they will receive no further SMS communication. They can Opt back In at any time by replying START

   
   

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please check this page for the latest information.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Workers' Compensation Law Group (WCLG)
8280 Florence Ave ste. 210
562.608.8870
info@wclgdowney.com

**SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared**