Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Harter & Schottland ("we," "us" or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information of users who access our website and interact with us through digital channels. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.
Scope
This policy applies to our website and related electronic communications (for example, contact and scheduling forms). It does not replace engagement letters, contracts, or specific notices provided in the context of legal services.
Personal information we collect
- Information you provide: name, email, phone number, and the content of messages submitted through website forms or via email/phone.
- Automatically collected information: IP address, device identifiers, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, access dates and times, and referrers. This may be collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Payments and third parties: when you use links to make online payments, you may be redirected to third-party platforms (for example, LawPay). These services have their own privacy policies.
How we use your information
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
- Schedule meetings or case evaluations, where applicable.
- Provide, administer, and improve our services and the performance of the website.
- Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
- Send communications related to your contact or expressed interest, consistent with your preferences.
Legal bases for processing
- Your consent, where required.
- Performance of pre-contractual or contractual measures.
- Legitimate interests in operating and securing the website.
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to enable website functionality, understand usage, and improve the user experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Data sharing
- Service providers: we may share data with vendors who assist with hosting, website maintenance, email, usage analytics, and payment processing. These vendors process data under our instructions and contractual obligations.
- Legal requirements: we may disclose data to comply with laws, legal process, or requests from authorities, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of us, you, or others.
Data retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to legal and regulatory retention periods applicable to legal practice. After that period, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize data where appropriate.
Security
We employ technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as access, correction, updating, deletion, withdrawal of consent, portability, and objection to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us as indicated in "How to contact us."
International transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States. Where required by law, we will implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
Children
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without the consent required by law. If you believe a minor has provided us with data, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each site you visit.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised version on this page and indicate the date of the last update.
How to contact us
Harter & Schottland, P.C.
625 W Rollins Road Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Phone: (847) 546-0022
Email: info@harterschottland.com
Last updated: August 18, 2025