Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Chris Schmiedeke, PC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit https://chrislawyer.com (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information.
Personal Information
When you submit a contact form, request a consultation, sign up for communications, or engage with our chat features, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information you voluntarily provide in your message or inquiry
Usage Data
We may collect non-identifying information such as:
- Browser type
- IP address
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
This data is used to improve website performance and user experience.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze site traffic.
Cookies may store information about:
- User preferences
- Session data
- Analytics data
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
- How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule consultations
- Communicate about legal services if requested
- Improve website performance
- Monitor website usage trends
- Provide client support and intake services
- Send appointment reminders or follow-up communications
- Operate intake, chat, and call-tracking tools
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Tools and Services We Use
To operate our website and intake systems, we may use third-party tools including:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Lawmatics — intake management and client communication system
- CallRail — call tracking and communication analytics
- Live Chat / AI Reception Systems — website messaging support
- YouTube — embedded informational videos
These providers may collect usage information according to their own privacy policies.
- SMS Communications
If you consent to receive SMS communications from Chris Schmiedeke, PC, you may receive messages related to:
- Appointment reminders
- Consultation confirmations
- Follow-up communications regarding your inquiry
- Billing or payment reminders
- Client support communications
Example message:
“Hello, this is a reminder of your upcoming consultation with the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke on [Date] at [Time]. Reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging at any time.”
TCPA Consent Notice
By providing your phone number and submitting a form on this website, you consent to receive communications from Chris Schmiedeke, PC via phone call, email, and SMS text message regarding your inquiry, appointments, or legal services.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing legal services.
- Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication.
You may receive up to 20 SMS messages per week regarding your:
- Appointments
- Consultation scheduling
- Case or account status
- Billing or payment updates
- Follow-up communications regarding your inquiry
- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging
Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s pricing plan.
Charges may vary depending on:
- Your carrier
- Your service plan
- Domestic or international messaging
- SMS Opt-In Methods
You may opt-in to receive SMS communications from Chris Schmiedeke, PC in the following ways:
- Verbal consent during a phone conversation
- Submitting a consultation or contact form on our website
- Completing an intake form
- Checking an SMS consent checkbox on an online form
- SMS Opt-Out Method
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time.
To stop receiving messages:
Reply STOP to any SMS message.
You may also contact our office directly to request removal from our messaging list.
- Help
If you experience issues with SMS messaging, reply HELP to any message.
You may also contact us at:
Phone: (214) 989-7375
Email: info@chrislawyer.com
- SMS Data Protection
SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
- AI Reception and Automated Communications
Our website may utilize automated tools such as AI receptionists, chat systems, or intake automation software to assist with responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations.
These systems are designed to assist our staff and do not provide legal advice.
Communications generated by automated systems should not be interpreted as legal advice or the creation of an attorney-client relationship.
- No Attorney-Client Relationship Through Website
Submitting a form, chat message, SMS message, or email through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after a written engagement agreement is signed by both the client and the firm.
- Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information submitted through the Site.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Please avoid submitting confidential or sensitive legal information through website forms or chat features.
- External Links
This website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
- Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
- Texas Residents
Our website and services are intended primarily for individuals located in Texas and relating to legal matters governed by Texas law.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be reflected by revising the Effective Date listed above.
- Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Chris Schmiedeke, PC
8144 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 390,
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 989-7375
Email: info@chrislawyer.com
Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
By accessing https://chrislawyer.com, you agree to the following Terms of Use.
- No Legal Advice
Information on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
- No Attorney-Client Relationship
Viewing this Site or communicating through it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is created only when:
- A written agreement is signed, and
- The firm agrees to represent you.
- Website Content
All content on this Site including text, graphics, logos, and images is the property of Chris Schmiedeke, PC.
Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
- User Submissions
Information submitted through the Site must be truthful and should not include confidential information.
- Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for content or privacy practices of external websites.
- Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided “as is.”
We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the content.
- Limitation of Liability
Chris Schmiedeke, PC shall not be liable for damages arising from the use of this Site.
- Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Any disputes shall be resolved in Dallas County, Texas.
Legal Disclaimer
The information on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice.
Do not act or refrain from acting based on any information on this Site without consulting an attorney.
Contacting the firm through the website does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
Cookie Notice
This Site uses cookies to improve performance and user experience.
Types of Cookies
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used by Google Analytics to track website performance.
Functionality Cookies
Remember user preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
May be set by services such as:
- YouTube
- Lawmatics
- CallRail
Managing Cookies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
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