Privacy Policy

Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis, Attorneys at Law, LLC
Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis, Attorneys at Law, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website, submit a contact form, request a workshop, or communicate with us by telephone or text message.

We operate primarily in New Jersey, with attorneys who may also be members of the Pennsylvania and Florida Bars. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your information in accordance with our professional obligations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only information reasonably necessary to communicate with you and provide our services.

Voluntary Submissions: When you complete a contact form or workshop request, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, sponsoring organization, requested topic, scheduling preferences, and other information you choose to provide.

Text Messages: If you provide your phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may use your information to communicate with you regarding your inquiry, appointments, workshops, legal services, or other firm-related matters.

Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect general information about website usage, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and other technical information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and workshop requests;
  • Communicate with current and prospective clients;
  • Provide legal and educational services;
  • Conduct appropriate conflict checks;
  • Maintain and improve our website; and
  • Communicate with you by email, telephone, or text message when requested or authorized.

We do not use your information for unrelated marketing or commercial purposes without your consent.

3. Data Protection and SMS Service Providers

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information using appropriate security and access controls.

Information submitted through our website is maintained using systems and services selected by the firm.If you choose to communicate with us by text message, your phone number and limited message-related information may be processed by a third-party SMS service provider that assists us in sending and managing text messages. Such providers are authorized to use this information only as necessary to provide the requested messaging services.

4. No Sale or Commercial Sharing of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your information with advertisers or other third parties for their own marketing purposes. Information may be shared with service providers assisting the firm, such as our SMS provider, or when required or permitted by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies through Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve website performance. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Click here to view our full Cookie Policy now.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you, subject to our legal and ethical obligations, including conflict-check and client-record retention requirements.

If you receive text messages from us, you may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You may also contact our office directly to discontinue text-message communications.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact our office through our standard firm communication channels.