Privacy Policy
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. (“Woods Fuller”) values its users and is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy provides an overview of what information Woods Fuller may collect from you, and how it may be used.
This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding any data that we receive through our website (www.woodsfuller.com) and any online feature, service, or program we offer (collectively, the “Website.”) It does not apply to any website, application, or data owned by any entity other than Woods Fuller, nor does it apply to information collected in connection with our representation of any client.
Please note that under no circumstances will an attorney-client relationship arise via use of the Website, and any data submitted via the Website is not subject to attorney-client privilege.
Consent
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy, and are accepting the practice described herein. You further consent to the application of this Privacy Policy to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of all your personal and other information as described. Your continued use of the Website after Woods Fuller makes changes to the Privacy Policy is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
What Information We Collect and How
Woods Fuller may also collect non-individualized, generic information about you when you visit the Website (“Browsing Information”). This may include, among other things, Internet Protocol (or IP) address, device ID/UDID or protocol and sequence information; browser language and type; domain name system requests; browsing history, such as time spent at a domain, time and date of your visit and number of clicks; http or https headers; operating system and other device information; or similar behavioral and usage information. This information is collected through our use of Cookies.
What are Cookies?
Woods Fuller may use cookies to collect information and support certain features of the Website and otherwise enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are placed in your browser to collect information about your activities on the Website. Browsers typically are set to create cookies automatically. Although you are not required to accept cookies when you visit this website, you may be unable to use all of the functionality of this website if you set your browser to reject cookies.
How We Use Your Information
Woods Fuller may work with authorized third-party service providers, including, but not limited to Google Analytics, to help us better understand how you use the Website. These third-party service providers may place cookies in your browser to collect information, such as how you were referred to the Website, how you navigate the Website, and what traffic is driven by certain marketing methods. This information will help us to better serve you and provide you with more personalized information and product offerings.
To disable the Google Analytics cookie and other third-party web analytics service provider cookies, you can choose to have your browser notify you when cookies are being written to your computer or accessed, or you can disable cookies entirely.
How We Share Your Information
Woods Fuller may disclose Browsing Information with third-party vendors who act for or on Woods Fuller’s behalf, including but not limited to via Google Analytics. Woods Fuller may share Browsing Information with third-parties to demonstrate the usage patterns for the Website and to provide us with analytics services in connection with the Website.
We may disclose Browsing Information when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal process and applicable laws; to enforce this Privacy Notice; to respond to claims that any materials on the Website violate the rights of a third party; or to protect the rights, property or personal safety of Woods Fuller, its users or the public.
Your Browsing Information may be transferred to successor organization if, for example, Woods Fuller transfers the ownership or operation of the Website to another organization, or if Woods Fuller merges with another organization.
Information from Children
The Website is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information via the Website from any person under the age of thirteen. You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations and warranties set forth in this Privacy Policy, and to abide by and comply with this Privacy Policy. In any case, you affirm that you are over the age of 13, as the Website is not intended for children under 13 who are unaccompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian. We encourage all parents to instruct their children in the safe and responsible use of their information while using the Internet.
Privacy on Other Websites
The Website may contain various links to other websites, including links to various third-party service providers. Woods Fuller is not and cannot be responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any of those other websites. Please check with those websites in order to determine their privacy policies and your rights under them.
Information Collected From Outside the United States
If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States and provide Woods Fuller with personal information, please note that your personal information may be transferred, stored, and processed within the United States. If you are located in a country outside the United States, by using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
This Privacy Policy May Change
Woods Fuller reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and without prior notice, by posting the revised version of the Privacy Policy on this website. The date the Policy was last revised is identified at the top of this page.
Questions About Your Information
If you have additional questions or comments or would like to contact us for any of the reasons specified above, please let us know by email or by sending your comments or requests to:
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.
300 S. Phillips Avenue, Suite 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57104