Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Plain-English Summary:
We respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, protect, and retain your information when you visit our website or work with us.

Expanded Description:
This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we collect about visitors and clients, how we use that information, under what circumstances we may disclose it, and the legal rights you have regarding your data. This policy applies to information collected through our website at www.plattlawpc.com, email communications, contact forms, and client engagements.

2. Information We Collect

Plain-English Summary:
We collect personal information you voluntarily share (e.g., names, contact info) and information automatically gathered when you visit our website (e.g., IP addresses, browsing behavior).

Expanded Description:
We collect two main categories of data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

This includes personal data you submit via web forms, emails, phone calls, or during legal service engagements. Examples include your:

• Name, address, email address, phone number

• Case or estate planning details

• Financial or tax information necessary for legal services

• Other information you choose to provide

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and device metadata (e.g., browser type, operating system)

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs)

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to analyze and improve site performance

3. How We Use Your Information

Plain-English Summary:
We use your information to provide legal services, communicate with you, improve our website and services, and comply with legal requirements.

Expanded Description:
Your information may be used for purposes including but not limited to:

• Responding to your inquiries and requests

• Providing and managing legal services

• Billing, invoicing, and client administration

• Improving our website and client service delivery

• Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations

• Communicating updates about our services (where you have consented)

We do not use your data for purposes unrelated to the core legal services we provide without explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

Plain-English Summary:
We rely on contract necessity, legal compliance, and your consent to process your data.

Expanded Description:
For clients and prospects in jurisdictions with data protection laws that impose legal bases for processing, our lawful grounds include:

• Contract performance: processing information necessary to provide legal services

• Consent: where you agree to specific data uses (e.g., newsletters)

• Legal obligation: compliance with laws that govern legal practices or privacy rights

We treat client information with strict confidentiality as required by attorney-client privilege and ethics rules.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

Plain-English Summary:
We don’t sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers or when required by law.

Expanded Description:
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your data in limited circumstances, including:

• With trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, analytics, or payment processors) bound by confidentiality agreements

• To comply with legal obligations or court orders

• To protect and defend the rights or safety of our firm or others

• In connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization (with notice)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Plain-English Summary:
Our website uses cookies to make the site work better and to help understand how it’s used.

Expanded Description:
Cookies and similar technologies help enhance your browsing experience and provide analytical insights into website performance. These may include:

• Session cookies

• Persistent cookies

• Third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Privacy Rights (Including Utah Consumer Privacy Act Rights)

Plain-English Summary:
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data and opt-out of certain processing activities. Utah residents have specific rights under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act.

Expanded Description:
Under applicable privacy laws, including the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), you may have the following rights:

• Access: Confirm whether we are processing your personal data

• Copy: Receive a copy of your personal data

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising or sale of personal data (where applicable)

• Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights (commerce.utah.gov)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described in Section 11.

8. Security of Your Information

Plain-English Summary:
We use reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Expanded Description:
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. These include:

• Secure servers and encrypted communications

• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

• Regular security reviews and updates

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Data Retention

Plain-English Summary:
We retain your personal information only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Expanded Description:
Retention periods may vary depending on:

• The nature of the data

• Whether you are a current or former client

• Legal or professional obligations

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children’s Privacy

Plain-English Summary:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

Expanded Description:
We do not target or knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove it.

11. How to Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise privacy rights, here’s how to contact us:

Contact Information:
Platt Law, P.C.
Email: privacy@plattlawpc.com
Phone: (801) 769-1313
Address: 552 North 1440 East, Lehi, Utah 84043

We will respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable legal timeframes.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Plain-English Summary:
We may update this policy over time; we’ll post changes on this page with a new effective date.

Expanded Description:
As laws and our practices change, we may revise this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top.