Introduction

Attorney Brian Tierney ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at https://brian-tierney-law-one.vercel.app (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site, contact us through our forms, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) where applicable, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Fill out a contact form or callback request form on our Site
Send us an email or call our office
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Request a free consultation

The types of personal information we may collect include:

Name (first and last name)
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Legal matter description (information you provide about your legal needs)
Preferred contact method
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs and pages visited on our Site
Date and time of visits
Pages viewed and time spent on each page
Device identifiers and screen resolution
Click patterns and navigation behavior

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site and improve our services. The types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management)
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance
Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries: Process contact form submissions and callback requests, and communicate with you about your legal needs
To provide legal services: If you retain our firm, we use your information to provide the legal services you have requested
To improve our Site: Analyze usage patterns to improve the design, content, and functionality of our Site
To communicate with you: Send you information about our services, legal updates, and other communications you have opted into
To comply with legal obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities
To protect our rights: Enforce our terms and conditions and protect against misuse of our Site
To analyze performance: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and advertising

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal process, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted to and from our Site
Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
Access controls limiting who can view personal information
Regular review of our information collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to follow up on your inquiry. If you become a client, your information is retained in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable law.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
Right to opt-out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time
Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.

Illinois Residents

If you are an Illinois resident, your personal information is protected under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). We comply with all applicable Illinois privacy laws regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. We do not collect biometric information through our Site.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, legal directories, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with our Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our Site is transmitted to and stored by Google. Google may use this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Attorney Brian Tierney
Address: 6348 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: (773) 912-0602
Email: Btiern02@gmail.com