Privacy Policy

Mark D Brandenburg LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have. This is our full privacy policy for the website and related services. 

SMS / Text messaging 
We send SMS messages for scheduling, appointment reminders, case updates, requests for information, and billing notifications related to your legal matter. Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan. To opt out, reply STOP to any message. To get help, reply HELP. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or of receiving legal representation. We do not share mobile/SMS opt-in data with any third parties beyond the service providers needed to deliver the messages and necessary message routing aggregators. 

Information we collect 
Contact details: name, email address, phone number, mailing address. Case information: information you provide about your legal matter when you contact us or use our forms. Website data: browser type, pages visited, and other standard website usage data. We do not collect or store visitors' IP addresses. 

How we use your information 
We use the information we collect to: Provide and manage legal services and client communications. Respond to inquiries and requests. Send appointment reminders, scheduling messages, and case-related updates. Send billing notifications related to your matter. Comply with legal and ethical obligations. 
 
Data sharing 
We may share your information with trusted service providers who help operate our business, such as secure hosting, email providers, or case management systems. Those providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and to use it only to provide services to us. We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, or professional ethical obligations. No sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. 
 
Data security and retention 
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We do not maintain a special retention period for SMS logs beyond what is necessary for these purposes. Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. 
 
Links to other sites 
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of any site you visit. 
 
Changes to this policy 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. 

Governing law 
This Privacy Policy and any dispute related to it are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.