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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how BAWQLAW PLLC ("BAWQLAW," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use bawqlaw.com, submit an intake request, or otherwise interact with us online.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and related online communications. It does not govern information collected in person, by telephone, or under separate written engagement terms except where specifically referenced.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Contact information, such as name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
  • Intake and matter information you choose to provide, including dispute details and supporting facts.
  • Communications and correspondence with us, including scheduling and follow-up messages.

Information collected automatically

  • Technical and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time on page, and referring URLs.
  • Cookie and similar technology data used to operate, secure, and improve the website.

Information from other sources

  • Publicly available data, professional directories, or referral sources where permitted by law.
  • Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, intake routing, and site security.

3. How We Use Information

  • To respond to inquiries and evaluate potential matters.
  • To communicate with you about consultations, scheduling, and intake status.
  • To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and intake process.
  • To comply with legal, ethical, regulatory, and record-keeping obligations.
  • To protect against fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and other security incidents.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we process information based on one or more of the following: your consent, our legitimate interests, compliance with legal obligations, or steps requested by you prior to entering an engagement relationship.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation. We may disclose information to:

  • Vendors and service providers supporting our operations (such as hosting, security, or communications tools), subject to contractual safeguards.
  • Professional advisers and insurers, where reasonably necessary for legal operations or claims handling.
  • Courts, regulators, law enforcement, or other authorities where required by law, legal process, or ethical obligations.
  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of all or part of our operations, subject to applicable law.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to support core site functionality, understand site performance, and improve user experience. Most browsers let you manage cookies through settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

At this time, we do not profile users for behavioral advertising through this website.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for intake review, operational needs, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our terms. Retention periods vary based on data type, legal obligations, and matter status.

8. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be fully secure, and you should avoid transmitting highly sensitive information through unsecured channels.

9. Cross-Border Transfers

If information is processed outside your state or country, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, applicable law may provide rights such as access, correction, deletion, portability, or objection/restriction rights. You may also have rights to appeal certain decisions and to designate an authorized agent where permitted by law.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the details in Section 14. We may need to verify identity before acting on a request.

11. U.S. State Privacy Notices

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under state privacy laws. BAWQLAW does not knowingly sell personal information for monetary compensation and does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising through this website.

If your browser or device sends a recognized global privacy preference signal, or if you submit a state-law privacy request to us directly, we will review and process the request in a manner consistent with applicable law and technical feasibility.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this site.

13. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including map and professional profile platforms. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices, content, or security.

14. Contact Information

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the effective revision date for this version.

This policy should be reviewed by licensed counsel before final production use to confirm jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements.