Last updated: November 5, 2026

Whittaker Law Firm, PLLC (the “firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information through https://whittakerlawfirm.com and related website inquiries and text-message communications. Personal information means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.

Scope and confidential legal information

This policy addresses website and related communication practices. It does not replace an engagement agreement or reduce our professional duties concerning client or prospective-client information. Information relating to legal representation is handled subject to applicable confidentiality obligations, attorney-client privilege, and other legal requirements. Nothing in this policy authorizes disclosure that would otherwise be prohibited.

Submitting a website inquiry does not, by itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. Please limit an initial inquiry to the information necessary for us to respond and determine whether we can assist you. Before sending sensitive documents or detailed confidential information, contact us about an appropriate way to communicate.

Information we collect

Information you provide. We collect information you choose to provide when contacting us, including your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and the contents of your communication. If you submit information about a legal inquiry, that information may include details about you and other people involved. Please provide only information relevant to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the website, technical information may be collected, including your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, visit dates and times, and diagnostic or security-log information. The information collected depends on the website’s configuration and the services used to operate it.

Cookies, analytics, and similar technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Similar technologies, such as pixels, may record interactions with website content. These technologies can support website operation, remember preferences, and measure website use.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect website functionality. Browser controls may not manage every tracking technology. Where applicable law requires consent or another choice mechanism, we will provide it and honor the choices required by that law.

How we use information

We use personal information to respond to inquiries; communicate with you about requested services; evaluate whether we can assist you, including checking potential conflicts; operate, maintain, and secure the website; understand website performance; and meet applicable legal and professional obligations. Information used in providing legal services is also subject to the applicable engagement terms and confidentiality duties.

If we send marketing communications, we do so only as permitted by applicable law and consistent with your communication preferences. You may opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe instructions provided or by contacting us. Opting out of marketing does not prevent necessary communications concerning a requested service or an existing representation.

When we disclose information

Service providers. We may disclose information to providers supporting website hosting, technology, security, communications, or other services for the firm, as needed for those services and subject to applicable confidentiality and legal requirements.

Legal and protective purposes. We may disclose information when required or permitted by applicable law and professional obligations, including responding to lawful legal process or protecting legal rights. Requests for information relating to representation are evaluated subject to applicable confidentiality duties and privilege protections; a request alone does not authorize disclosure.

Changes in the firm. If the firm undergoes a merger, reorganization, or transfer of its practice, information may be disclosed or transferred only as permitted by applicable law and professional obligations, with any required safeguards, consent, or notice.

At your direction. We may disclose information at your request or with your authorization, subject to applicable requirements. The specific restrictions on text-message information below also apply.

Text messages

If you choose to receive text messages from us, we use your telephone number, messaging preferences, consent records, and message-related information to administer that communication. Message purposes will be described when you opt in.

We do not sell or share mobile information, telephone numbers collected for texting, or text-message opt-in consent records with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. We may disclose this information to providers supporting our messaging program, subject to appropriate use restrictions, or when legally required or otherwise lawfully necessary under the legal-disclosure provisions above. Those provisions do not authorize sharing this information for third-party marketing.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of obtaining legal services. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance, or contact info@whittakerlawfirm.com. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, taking into account the information’s nature and sensitivity, applicable legal and professional obligations, records-management requirements, and the need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims. Website inquiries and technical records may have different retention periods from client files.

Information subject to a preservation obligation may be retained while that obligation applies. Backup copies may remain until removed through the applicable backup cycle.

Security and processing locations

We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information, taking into account its sensitivity and applicable obligations. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. This statement does not limit our professional duties to safeguard information relating to representation.

Your requests and choices

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, or to ask about our practices. Any legal entitlement to these actions depends on applicable law. We may need to verify your identity and authority before acting. Requests may be limited by confidentiality duties, the rights of others, legal retention requirements, preservation obligations, and other lawful exceptions.

Children and information about minors

The website is intended for people seeking information about the firm and its services, not for children as a general audience. Information about minors may nevertheless be provided in connection with a legal inquiry or representation and will be handled subject to applicable legal and professional obligations. If you believe a child has submitted information inappropriately, contact us so we can evaluate the circumstances and take appropriate action.

Third-party websites and services

The website may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are described in their own notices. Review those notices before submitting information directly to them. A third-party provider’s notice does not eliminate our obligations concerning information we disclose to that provider.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy by posting a revised version and updating the date above. Unless a later effective date is stated, revisions take effect when posted. We will provide additional notice or obtain consent before applying a change when required by applicable law.

Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, contact Whittaker Law Firm at info@whittakerlawfirm.com.

Mailing address: 35 East Seventh Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.