Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Chris Schmiedeke, PC, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://chrislawyer.com (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: When you submit a contact form, newsletter signup, or live chat, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any information you provide in your message.
- Usage Data: Through Google Analytics and other tools, we collect non-identifying data such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience, monitor website performance, and track analytics data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
- Communicate via email or phone regarding legal services (if requested)
- Improve website performance and understand user behavior
- Provide relevant updates if you’ve signed up for our newsletter
- Operate chat and call tracking features to improve support and response times
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Tools and Services We Use
To operate our website and client intake process, we use the following services:
- Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic
- Lawmatics – to manage intake and client communications
- CallRail – to track and improve phone call experience
- Live Chat Widget – to offer real-time assistance
- YouTube – to embed and display informational videos
These third-party services may set their own cookies and track usage data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
4. Your Choices
You may:
- Disable Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Unsubscribe: You may opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you submit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Do not submit confidential or sensitive legal information through the website forms or chat features.
- Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded content (such as YouTube videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
8. Texas Residents
Our services and website are intended for residents of Texas. We do not target or market our services to users outside of Texas.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Chris Schmiedeke, PC
0440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 989-7375
Email: info@chrislawyer.com
Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Welcome to https://chrislawyer.com (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site.
1. No Legal Advice
The content on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing or interacting with this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Chris Schmiedeke, PC.
2. Use of Content
All content on this Site—including text, images, graphics, and logos—is the property of Chris Schmiedeke, PC and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without our prior written consent.
3. User Submissions
Any information you submit through contact forms, chat, or other means must be truthful and not contain confidential legal details. Submission does not create an attorney-client relationship.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of these external sites.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chris Schmiedeke, PC is not liable for any damages arising out of your use of the Site.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes arising from this Site shall be resolved in courts located in Dallas County, Texas.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on https://chrislawyer.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any content on this Site without first consulting an attorney.
Use of this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Chris Schmiedeke, PC. Contacting the firm via this website, email, or chat does not establish a relationship unless and until a written agreement is signed.
Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website.
Cookie Notice
This Site uses cookies to enhance user experience, track site performance, and improve our services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help us understand how visitors use our Site and can improve performance and user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website.
- Analytics Cookies: Used via Google Analytics to track website performance and user behavior (e.g. pages visited, time on site).
- Functionality Cookies: Help remember your preferences or form entries.
- Third-Party Cookies: May be set by tools like YouTube (for embedded videos), Lawmatics (for intake), or CallRail (for call tracking).
Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may limit functionality or affect your browsing experience.
To learn more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.