Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Raynes & Lawn collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.rayneslaw.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all services offered by Raynes & Lawn.

Personal identification information

We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users may visit our Site anonymously. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

For those users who voluntarily provide it, we may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.

SMS/Text Messaging

By opting into SMS/text messaging communications, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • Consent to Receive Text Messages: By providing your mobile phone number to Raynes & Lawn, you expressly consent to receive text messages from our firm regarding your case and other related information. This consent applies even if your number is registered on any state or federal Do Not Call list.
  • No Marketing or Mass Texts: Raynes & Lawn is committed to respecting your preferences and privacy. We will not send you marketing messages or mass text communications. All text messages you receive from us will be specifically related to your case or inquiries.
  • Message Frequency: The frequency of text message communications from our firm will vary based on the specifics of your case and any ongoing communications.
  • Standard Message and Data Rates May Apply: You acknowledge that depending on your rate plan with your mobile carrier, standard message and data rates may apply to any text messages you receive from us.
  • Opt-Out Instructions: If you wish to opt out of receiving text messages from Raynes & Lawn, you can do so at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will no longer receive text messages from us, but this will not affect your ability to receive other forms of communication from our firm.
  • Changes to Your Contact Information: It is your responsibility to notify Raynes & Lawn if your mobile phone number changes. You can update your contact information by contacting us directly at the provided contact details on our website.

This SMS/Text Messaging section complements our existing communication policies and is part of our broader effort to ensure clear, transparent, and effective communication with our clients. If you have any questions about this policy or any other aspect of our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contacting us” section of this Privacy Policy.

Non-personal identification information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on the user’s hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

  • Raynes & Lawn may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
  • To improve customer service; information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently;
  • To personalize user experience; we may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site;
  • To improve our Site; we may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services;
  • To send periodic emails; we may use the email address to respond to Users’ inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.  If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include firm news, updates, updates on the law, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Third party websites

Users may find link to the sites and services of other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Analytics

We may use third-party vendors, including Google, who use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) together to inform, optimize and serve ads based on your past activity on the Website, including Google Analytics for Display Advertising. The information collected may be used to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. If you do not want any information to be collected and used by Google Analytics, you can install an opt-out in your web browser (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/) and/or opt out from Google Analytics for Display Advertising or the Google Display Network by using Google’s Ads Settings (www.google.com/settings/ads)

California privacy rights

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) protects the online privacy of children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or maintain Personally-Identifying Information from anyone under the age of 13, unless or except as permitted by law. Any person who provides Personally-Identifying Information through the Website represents to us that he or she is 13 years of age or older. If we learn that Personally-Identifying Information has been collected from a user under 13 years of age on or through the Website, then we will take the appropriate steps to cause this information to be deleted. If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child under 13 who has become a member of the Website or has otherwise transferred Personally-Identifying Information to the Website, please contact Company using our contact information below to have that child’s account terminated and information deleted.

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 the Personally-Identifying Information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. If applicable, this information would include a list of the categories of the Personally-Identifying Information that was shared and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared Personally-Identifying 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 our privacy officer as listed below.

Changes to this privacy policy

Raynes & Lawn has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contacting us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Raynes & Lawn
www.rayneslaw.com
Raynes & Lawn
1845 Walnut Street
Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.568.6190
info@rayneslaw.com

This document was last updated on July 27, 2018