Privacy Policy

Westman, Champlin and Koehler, P.A.
Effective Date: November 18, 2025
Contact Email: jamesvsawicki@gmail.com

Our Commitment to Privacy

Westman, Champlin and Koehler, P.A. (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you voluntarily use contact forms or communicate with us through our website, we may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Any other information you choose to provide in your message or inquiry

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Referring website or source
Date and time of access

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Improve website functionality and performance
Enable caching for faster page loading
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Respond to Your Inquiries

When you submit a contact form or send us a message, we use your information to respond to your questions, provide information about our services, and communicate with you about potential legal matters.

To Improve Our Website

We analyze automatically collected information and analytics data to:

Understand how visitors use our website
Identify areas for improvement
Optimize website performance and user experience
Troubleshoot technical issues

To Comply with Legal Obligations

We may use and disclose your information as required by law, including in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.

How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring
Web hosting providers for website infrastructure and maintenance
Email service providers for communication purposes

These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and may only use it for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests, including:

Compliance with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes
Protection of our legal rights and interests
Investigation of fraud or other illegal activities
Protection of the safety and security of individuals or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity as part of the business transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Practices:

Contact form submissions and inquiries are retained for business operational purposes
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings
We will delete or anonymize your personal information upon your request, subject to legal and regulatory requirements

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions, such as when we are required to retain information for legal or regulatory compliance.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of certain data collection practices:

Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings
Google Analytics: You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Communications: You may request to stop receiving communications from us by contacting us at the email address below

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Since we do not sell personal information, this right does not apply to our practices.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jamesvsawicki@gmail.com.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting environment with regular backups
Access controls to limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only
Regular security assessments and updates to address vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of professional organizations, legal resources, or other informational sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Users

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at jamesvsawicki@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to access such data
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at jamesvsawicki@gmail.com.

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Legitimate Interests: To operate our website, respond to inquiries, and improve our services
Consent: Where you have provided consent for specific processing activities
Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Currently, we do not use artificial intelligence tools on our website for data collection, processing, or automated decision-making. Should we implement AI technologies in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect such use and provide appropriate disclosures regarding AI-driven processes.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technological advancements. When we make changes, we will:

Update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
Post the revised policy on our website
For material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or by email

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Westman, Champlin and Koehler, P.A.
Email: jamesvsawicki@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

Consent

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.