Privacy Policy

At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and visitors to our website. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Scope: This privacy policy applies to all personal information collected by Feller & Wendt, LLC™, both online through our website and offline through other interactions with clients. The policy outlines our practices for managing client information, including data collection, usage, sharing, and individual rights.

Data Collection

Types of Data Collected: We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
• Financial details (billing information)
• Legal case details (case history, documentation)
• Browser data (IP address, cookies, and browsing behavior)
• Any additional personal information required for providing our legal services

Methods of Collection: Personal information may be collected through:

• Website forms, email, and phone communications
• In-person meetings or consultations
• Cookies, tracking tools, and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

Data Use and Processing

Purposes of Processing: We use the data collected for:

• Providing legal services, including case management and client communication
• Billing and financial management
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
• Marketing our services (if consent is provided)

Legal Basis for Processing: We process data based on:

• Client consent (for marketing or other optional uses)
• Contract performance (providing legal services)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services)
• Compliance with legal obligations

Data Sharing

Third Parties: Personal information may be shared with trusted third parties, including:

• Service providers (e.g., case management software, IT services)
• Regulatory authorities, as required by law
• Expert witnesses or subcontractors involved in a case

Purpose and Legal Basis for Sharing: Data sharing is conducted for purposes of fulfilling legal services, complying with legal requirements, or where explicit consent has been provided by the client. We may share limited data with advertising platforms like Google and Meta for the purposes of serving targeted ads, including anonymized browser data.

Data Security

Security Measures: We implement various security measures to protect personal information, including encryption, access control, and secure data storage practices.

Incident Response: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and the relevant authorities, where applicable, in accordance with legal requirements.

Data Retention

Retention Periods: We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or reporting obligations. Retention periods are defined by legal standards, the nature of the data, and the purpose of processing.

Deletion or Anonymization: After the retention period expires, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized, ensuring that it can no longer be linked to the individual.

Individual Rights:

Access and Rectification: Clients have the right to request access to their personal information and to correct any inaccuracies.

Erasure and Restriction: Clients may request the deletion of their personal data, or the restriction of processing, where legally permissible.

Data Portability: Clients have the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another data controller.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support our marketing efforts.

Purposes: Cookies are used for functionality (e.g., user preferences), analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and advertising purposes (with consent).

Consent: By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

Updates: We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Clients will be notified of significant changes via our website or direct communication.