Legal
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 31, 2026 · Last Updated: May 31, 2026
Introduction
Anderson & Associates ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us about legal services. All communications through this website are confidential, but do not establish an attorney-client relationship unless we confirm representation in writing.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Consultation Requests: Name, email address, phone number, and a general description of your legal matter when you submit the contact or intake form
- Communications: Any information contained in emails or messages you send us prior to engagement
- Client Records: Once you become a client, information necessary to provide legal services, governed by our engagement agreement and applicable professional rules
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, collected via Plausible Analytics — privacy-friendly, no personal identifiers, no cookies
- Technical Data: Browser type and device information for service delivery and security
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your consultation request and assess whether we can assist you
- Communicate about your legal matter if representation is established
- Send administrative and billing communications related to your engagement
- Send occasional legal updates and firm news if you opt in (unsubscribe at any time)
- Improve our website and client intake processes
- Comply with legal and professional responsibility obligations
Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Information shared with us in connection with a confirmed representation is protected by the attorney-client privilege and our professional duty of confidentiality under the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. We will not disclose your confidential information except as permitted by applicable rules or required by law.
Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information only with providers necessary to operate our firm and website:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Email (Postmark) | Transactional messages | Email address, name |
| Plausible Analytics | Website analytics | Anonymized usage data only |
| Vercel / Neon | Hosting and database | All data stored in our system |
Data Retention
- Client Files: Retained for a minimum of 7 years following the conclusion of the matter, or as required by applicable ethics rules
- Pre-Engagement Inquiries: Retained for 2 years, then securely deleted, unless a representation results
- Marketing Emails: Removed from our list immediately upon unsubscribe
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and professional obligations
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, email intake@andersonlawdemo.com. We respond within 30 days.
Cookies
This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Plausible Analytics is cookie-free. We may set an essential session cookie if you access the client portal or admin area.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may request to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Contact intake@andersonlawdemo.com to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the updated date above. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Privacy questions or requests: intake@andersonlawdemo.com