Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Privacy Policy
At The Law Office of Thomas H. Clifton, PLLC ("we," "our," or "the Firm"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, communicate with our office, or engage our legal services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

Personal Information:
This may include your name, phone number, email address, physical address, date of birth, driver’s license number, and legal matter details you provide via our website forms, email, or phone.

Automatically Collected Information:

This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time and date of visits via cookies and analytics tools.

Communication Data:

We may collect call recordings, voicemail messages, SMS, email correspondence, and website form submissions.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your legal inquiries and provide legal representation

• Schedule consultations, hearings, and court appearances

• Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

• Send appointment reminders, billing notifications, or status updates

• Improve our website and client service experience

• Send occasional firm updates or legal news (with opt-out capability)

• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Confidentiality of Client Information

As a licensed law firm, we are bound by attorney-client privilege and Rule 1.6 of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. All client communications and case-related data are strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or expressly authorized by the client.

Cookies and Website Analytics

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic to our site. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit certain website features.

We may also use third-party tools like Google Analytics to track and report website usage anonymously. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

California Do Not Track Disclosures

Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that a user does not want their online activity tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to browser-based DNT signals or mechanisms. As explained above, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect standard usage data that helps us improve site performance and deliver a better user experience. These tools may collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and referring URLs. We may also use this data to present relevant content or advertising, as applicable. For more information on managing cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to the "Cookies and Website Analytics" section of this policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no system can guarantee complete security.

Text Messaging and Email Communications

By providing your phone number or email address, you consent to receive communications from our office related to your case, appointments, billing, or updates. Standard message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of SMS by replying “STOP” or opt out of email communications by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link, where available.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we have collected

• Request corrections or updates to your data

• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention obligations

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 919-497-0056

Mailing Address: PO Box 66, Louisburg NC 27549

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verified parental or guardian consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information,

please contact The Law Office of Thomas H. Clifton, PLLC at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 919-497-0056

Mailing Address: PO Box 66, Louisburg NC 27549

Website: www.CliftonLawOffice.com