Legal
Effective: June 1, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide — such as your name, email, phone number, and message — when you contact us, request a consultation, or submit a form. We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to respond to your inquiry and evaluate whether we can assist you, to provide and improve our legal services, to communicate with you about your matter, and to comply with our legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations.
SMS / Text Messaging
If you provide your mobile number and opt in, we may send text messages relating to consultations, appointments, case updates, and document requests. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, or HELP for help. Mobile information is never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
No Sale of Mobile Information
We do not sell, rent, or share mobile opt-in data or text messaging consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes.
How We Share Information
We share information only as needed: with trusted service providers who help operate our practice, when required to comply with law or legal process, to protect rights or safety, and in connection with a sale, merger, or reorganization of the firm — always subject to applicable confidentiality obligations.
Attorney–Client Confidentiality
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not create an attorney–client relationship. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information until a formal engagement is in place.
Cookies and Analytics
We use a limited set of cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand how it is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide legal services, comply with our professional, tax, and recordkeeping obligations, and resolve disputes.
Your Choices
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You may also request that we update, correct, or delete the personal information we hold, subject to our recordkeeping and ethical obligations.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No system is completely secure, so please use discretion when sharing sensitive information online or by text.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact Schumacher Lane PLLC at derek@schumacherlane.com or (916) 436-0819.