(Last Updated June 27, 2023)
The Cochran Firm, P.C. (“we” or “us” or “our”) respect the privacy of users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites that contain this Privacy Policy including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Sites, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Sites after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Sites includes:
Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, business address and telephone number, and demographic information, such as your age, gender, professional and personal biography, achievements, works and interests, that you voluntarily give to us or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Sites. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Sites.
We also may obtain information from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, affiliates, as well as from third parties.
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Sites, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Sites.
User information from social networking sites, including your name, your social network username, location, gender, birth date, email address, profile picture, and public data for contacts, if you connect your account to such social networks.
Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device, if you access the Sites from a mobile device.
Information from third parties, such as personal information or network friends, if you connect your account to the third party and grant the Sites permission to access this information.
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Sites to:
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation. This includes exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Sites. These companies may use information about your visits to the Sites and other websites that are contained in web cookies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
We may share your information with our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include any subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that we control or that are under common control with us.
If you connect to the Sites through a social network, your contacts on the social network will see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity.
If we reorganize or sell all or a portion of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that the transferee may decline honor commitments we made in this Privacy Policy.
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Sites to help customize the Sites and improve your experience. When you access the Sites, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Sites. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser’s settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.
Additionally, we may use third-party software to serve ads on the Sites, implement email marketing campaigns, and manage other interactive marketing initiatives. This third-party software may use cookies or similar tracking technology to help manage and optimize your online experience with us. For more information about opting-out of interest-based ads, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool.
Our website uses Google Analytics and Google Signals to better understand user behavior and to improve our services. These tools help us analyze how users interact with our website across various devices, including mobile, tablet, and desktop. This information assists us in enhancing user experience, optimizing our site, and delivering more relevant content.
Google Analytics collects data related to your device and browser, such as your IP address, device type, operating system, and geographical location. Google Signals expands upon this data by providing additional insights into cross-device usage, demographics, and interests. The information is processed in a manner that does not identify individuals, ensuring the protection of your privacy.
Please note that by using our site, you consent to the processing of this data by Google in the manner described in Google's Privacy Policy, and for the purposes outlined above. If you prefer not to have your data used in this way, you can opt-out through your Google Account settings or by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. We want to assure you that we respect your privacy and handle your data with the utmost care.
You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.
The Sites may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Sites, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. Before visiting and providing any information to any third-party websites, you should inform yourself of the privacy policies and practices (if any) of the third party responsible for that website, and should take those steps necessary to, in your discretion, protect the privacy of your information. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other sites, services or applications that may be linked to or from the Sites.
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. We may allow certain individuals or organizations access to information. They use the information to operate, develop, or improve our services. These individuals or organizations are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and civil and criminal prosecution if they fail to meet these obligations.
Please understand that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of websites linked to the Sites or other third parties. When leaving the Sites using such a link or by clicking on an advertisement, you should review the applicable privacy policy of the other party.
User may provide a unique email address in order to receive services and obtain products made available on the Sites. We regularly email member users with information about our products and services that we believe may be of interest to them. In addition, sometimes we send offers via email to users on behalf of certain non-affiliated businesses whose products or services may be of interest. When we do this, we do not give that company your email address, your name, or any other information that identifies you personally. We store email addresses on our database.
With each email we send, users are given the opportunity to opt out of receiving this type of e-mail message in the future.
Your email address will only be used by us and our affiliates and related entities. We do not sell or rent email addresses to anyone.
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to anyone under the age of 18. If you become aware of any data we have collected from any person under age 18, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
You may at any time review or change your information or terminate your membership account by contacting us using the contact information provided below.
Upon your request to terminate, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements.
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by:
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly.
California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.
In addition to the rights under California’s "Shine the Light" law, California residents who provide personal information (as defined in the statute) in obtaining products or services for personal, family or household use are entitled to request and obtain from us once a calendar year information about the personal information we shared, if any, with other businesses for marketing uses. If applicable, this information would include the categories of personal information and the names and addresses of those businesses with which we shared such personal information for the immediately prior calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Customer Service
The Cochran Firm National Administration & Call Center
430 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301
