Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

James R. Elliott, Esq. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with us online.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Information submitted through our contact forms
Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General website usage data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Communicate regarding our legal services
Schedule consultations
Improve our website and user experience
Monitor website performance and security
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraud or unauthorized activity

We do not sell your personal information.

Contact Forms & Communications

If you submit information through a contact form or send us an email, we use that information solely to respond to your inquiry or provide requested services.

Submitting information through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information through this website or by email unless an attorney-client relationship has already been established.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, and better understand how visitors interact with the website.

We may also use analytics tools, including Google Analytics or similar services, to collect anonymous information about website usage. These tools help us measure traffic, identify trends, and improve our website.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Our website may utilize trusted third-party service providers to help operate our website or provide certain services, including:

Website hosting
Website analytics
Contact forms
Scheduling tools
Spam protection
Email communications

These providers may process personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.

Our website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
Request information regarding how your data is used

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

Virginia Residents

If you are a Virginia resident, you may have rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), including rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of certain personal data, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

Requests regarding your personal information may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

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

James R. Elliott, Esq.

7100 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692