WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY, SMS, TERMS & CONDITIONS, AND DISCLAIMER

INTRODUCTION

The Law Offices Of Delton W. Barnes takes your data privacy seriously and created this policy to inform you of how we safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your information when you visit our website(“the Site”).

COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may collect non-personally identifiable information about you in a variety of ways when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and your access times. We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. Although the use of cookies creates a much better experience for you, this site will also work without them. You are always able to decline cookies at any time in your browser settings.

We do not collect any personally identifiable information about you without you voluntarily providing that information. In order to take advantage of certain features of the Website, you may choose to provide us with personal information, such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, and, your decision to utilize these features and provide such data will always be voluntary.

We may also collect information from third-party sources, including social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram, and other sites with which we may partner with on promotions. For example, if you post a comment on our Facebook or Instagram Page or send us a message on Facebook, we may collect and use that information as described herein. We may combine this information with other information that we collect about you and use it as described in this Privacy Policy. For more information regarding Facebook permissions, please refer to the Facebook Permissions Reference page.

USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

Having accurate information about you allows us to provide you with an efficient and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

• Email you regarding your request.
• Offer new products, services, and/or recommendations to you.
• Perform other business activities as needed.
• Respond to product and customer service requests.
• Send you a newsletter.

DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

The Law Offices Of Delton W. Barnes will never share/sell/trade email addresses or personal information that we collect with other third-party sites. However, we may share information we have collected about you in certain situations, as required by law, or with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, that are not affiliated with us, as a convenience to our users. If you choose to use these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we take all reasonable steps to prevent the loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of personal information, no system or transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

YOUR AGREEMENT

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to our collection and information-use policies, as described above. If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data practices generally, please contact us using the contact information below. If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt out by:

• Using the link at the bottom of email correspondence to update your preferences.
• Contact us using the information provided below.

If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting the third party directly. 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.

Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and Online Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The Firm does not warrant that the Website or Online Services will operate without interruption, be error-free, or be free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your access to or use of the Website or Online Services, your reliance on Website content, or your inability to access or use the Website or Online Services.

Governing Law
This Policy and any dispute arising out of or relating to the Website or Online Services shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Severability; Waiver; Reservation of Rights
If any provision of this Policy is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Firm’s failure to enforce any provision of this Policy shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision. The Firm expressly reserves all rights not expressly granted under this Policy.

Modifications
The Firm reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time. Any revisions will become effective upon posting to the Website unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website or Online Services following the posting of revisions constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Changes to This Policy

The Firm reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time without prior notice. Updated versions will be posted on this website and will become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the website, online scheduling system, or SMS communications following any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to review, update, or correct your personal information, withdraw consent for marketing communications, opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP, or contact the Firm regarding privacy concerns. You may unsubscribe from email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications where applicable.

Attorney Advertising & Website Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided by The Law Offices of Delton W. Barnes (the “Firm”) for general informational purposes only.

Attorney Advertising

This website may constitute attorney advertising under applicable law and the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. The hiring of an attorney is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements or website content.

No Legal Advice

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Because every legal matter is unique, you should consult an attorney regarding your specific circumstances before acting or relying on any information contained on this website.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, contacting the Firm, submitting an online form, scheduling a consultation, communicating electronically, or using the Firm’s Online Services does not create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after the Firm has completed any required conflict review, agreed to undertake the representation, and an engagement agreement has been executed by both the Firm and the client.

Confidential Information

Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or time-sensitive information until an attorney-client relationship has been established. Information submitted before representation is accepted may not be treated as privileged or confidential.

Past Results, Testimonials & Reviews

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Testimonials, reviews, settlements, verdicts, and case results reflect the unique facts of individual matters and should not be interpreted as a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of similar results in any future matter.

Practice Areas & Geographic References

Descriptions of the Firm’s practice areas and references to cities, counties, or regions are intended solely to describe the legal services offered and the areas served. Unless expressly stated otherwise, such references do not represent that the Firm maintains a physical office in every location identified.

Online Advertising

The Firm may advertise through search engines, Google Local Services Ads, legal directories, social media platforms, and other advertising services. Any profiles, advertisements, or business listings are intended to accurately describe the Firm and its legal services and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of results, certification, endorsement, or recommendation by any third party unless expressly stated.

Experience & Practice Areas

The attorneys of the Firm regularly advise and represent clients in the practice areas described throughout this website. References to experience, focus, or concentration in a particular area of law describe the Firm’s legal practice and are not intended to imply certification as a specialist by the North Carolina State Bar unless expressly stated.

Jurisdiction

The Firm does not seek to represent any person in a jurisdiction where doing so would violate applicable law or the Rules of Professional Conduct.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Policy, your privacy rights, our information handling practices, SMS communications, marketing communications, the Booking Platform, the Client Portal, or any of the Firm’s Online Services, please contact us:

Law Offices of Delton W. Barnes
5 East Marion Street
Suite 4
Shelby, NC 28150

Office Phone – 704-406-9416

Online Appointment Scheduling (Booking Platform)

Secure Client Portal

You may also contact the Firm by completing the contact form available on the Website. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.