Baughman Law

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026  

Baughman Law PC (“we,” “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.baughmanlaw.com.  

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT 

 We may collect information about you in the following ways: 

 Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact form, we collect: 

  • Name
  • Email address   
  • Phone number
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide 

 Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect: 

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These may include: 

  • Google Analytics (to understand website usage)  

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.  

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION 

 We use the information we collect to: 

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Evaluate potential conflicts of interest 
  • Communicate with you about our services 
  • Improve our website and user experience 
  • Comply with legal obligations 
  • Protect our rights and prevent fraud 

 3. ATTORNEY-CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY 

Please note that submitting information through our website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Communications via our contact form may not be privileged or confidential until we have established an attorney-client relationship. 

Once an attorney-client relationship is established, all communications are protected by attorney-client privilege and will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6. 

 4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION 

 We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: 

  •  Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our clients (e.g., email hosting, web hosting, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights or the rights of others. 

 5. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS 

 Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information: 

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal information we have collected about you.
  • 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 (note: we do not sell personal information).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. 

 To exercise these rights, please contact us at [phone] 

 6. DATA SECURITY 

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

7. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES 

 Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. 

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY 

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 

 10. CONTACT US 

 If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: 

Baughman Law PC
1255 Treat Blvd., Suite 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
925-310-6033

 

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DISCLAIMER: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website and does not apply to information collected offline or through other means.