Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

01.Introduction

Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at dkaylaw.com or contact our office.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Important: The submission of information through our contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Confidential information should not be submitted until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

02.Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

  • Personal Identification Information — Name, email address, phone number, and any details you voluntarily submit via our contact form.
  • Case Information — Brief descriptions of your legal situation provided through our inquiry form.
  • Usage Data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically when you visit our site.
  • Communications — Records of emails, phone calls, or messages you send to our office.

03.How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
  • To provide legal services once an attorney-client relationship is established
  • To improve the functionality and content of our website
  • To send administrative communications such as appointment confirmations
  • To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
  • To protect the security and integrity of our website and office

We will never use your personal information for marketing or advertising purposes without your explicit consent.

04.Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers — Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements — When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
  • Protection of Rights — To protect the rights, property, or safety of Daniel Kay, our clients, or others.
  • With Your Consent — In any other circumstances, only with your explicit written consent.

05.Attorney-Client Confidentiality

If an attorney-client relationship is established, all communications between you and Daniel Kay are protected by attorney-client privilege and our professional ethical obligations under the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct.

Note: Information submitted via our public website contact form prior to the establishment of an attorney-client relationship may not be protected by attorney-client privilege. Please avoid submitting sensitive case details until we have formally engaged.

06.Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

  • Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.

07.Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption on our website and restricted access to personal data within our office.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

08.Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion — Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and ethical obligations.
  • Opt-Out — Opt out of any non-essential communications from our office at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

09.Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

10.Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11.Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Daniel Kay, Attorney at Law
1 North Park Avenue, Herrin, Illinois 62948
Phone: (618) 596-3247
Email: secretary@dkaylaw.com

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