Your Privacy is Our Priority

Welcome to Umeugo & Associates P.C., where your privacy is our top priority. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information, and we go above and beyond to ensure the safety and confidentiality of all sensitive data we handle. Our strict adherence to HIPAA regulations is just one example of how seriously we take privacy concerns. Whether you're seeking legal advice or representation, you can expect the same level of care, respect, and discretion from our dedicated team of legal professionals.

UMEUGO & ASSOCIATES | PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 4th, 2024

Umeugo & Associates P.C. ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information from our clients, visitors to our website, and any other individuals whose personal information may be collected in the course of our legal services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Financial Information: Payment details, including credit card information and billing addresses, necessary for billing and payment processing.
Case-Related Information: Information related to legal matters we are handling on your behalf, which may include sensitive or confidential information.
Technical Information: Details about your visits to our website such as IP address, browser type, and navigation information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

To provide legal services as requested by you or as necessary to fulfill our legal obligations.
To communicate with you about your case, billing, and other important updates.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our practice.
For internal record keeping and billing purposes.
To improve our services and website based on your feedback and interactions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share your information with:

Third parties to whom you have consented to disclose your information.
Service providers who assist us in our operations (such as IT support and payment processors), bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal authorities, if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/ affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Data Security

We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and professional obligations.
Object to or restrict the processing of your information.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for the latest information on our privacy practices.