PRIVACY POLICY 

McClintock Criminal Defense, P.C., doing business as Colorado Criminal Defense ("we," "us," or "our"), respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, online forms, advertising platforms, social media lead forms, email, telephone communications, text messages, and other interactions with our law firm. 
 
By using our website or voluntarily submitting information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 

1. Information We Collect 

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including: 

Name 

Email address 

Telephone number 

County or jurisdiction associated with a legal matter 

General information about the status or outcome of a case 

Case number, charge information, or other case-related information you choose to provide 

Information submitted through contact forms, consultation requests, record-sealing inquiries, or other communications 

Any other information you voluntarily provide to us 

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, such as Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring website or source, approximate geographic information, and website interaction and usage data. 

2. Information Collected Through Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and Other Advertising Platforms 

We may use lead-generation forms and advertising services provided by Meta Platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as other online advertising platforms. 
 
If you submit information through a Meta lead form or similar advertising form, we may receive the information you choose to provide, which may include name, email address, telephone number, county associated with your case, general case-status or case-outcome information, and other responses you voluntarily submit. 
 
We use this information to review your inquiry, contact you regarding potential legal services, determine whether our firm may be able to assist you, conduct conflict or eligibility screening where appropriate, and respond to your request. 
 
Your use of Facebook, Instagram, or other third-party platforms is also subject to those platforms’ own privacy policies and terms. 

3. How We Use Information 

We may use information we collect to: 

Respond to inquiries and requests for information 

Contact you about potential legal services 

Evaluate whether our firm may be able to assist with a legal matter 

Conduct preliminary case, eligibility, or conflict screening 

Schedule consultations 

Communicate by telephone, email, or text message when appropriate 

Provide and improve our website and services 

Measure the effectiveness of advertising and outreach 

Maintain security and prevent misuse 

Comply with legal, ethical, regulatory, or professional obligations 

Protect the rights, safety, and interests of our firm, our clients, and others 

We do not use information submitted in connection with a legal inquiry for unrelated purposes in a manner inconsistent with this Privacy Policy. 

4. Attorney-Client Relationship and Confidential Information 

Submitting information through our website, a social media platform, a lead form, email, text message, or other electronic communication does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. 
 
An attorney-client relationship is formed only through an express agreement between you and the firm. 
 
Until an attorney-client relationship has been established, you should avoid sending highly sensitive or confidential information that is not necessary for us to evaluate your initial inquiry. 
 
Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits any duties of confidentiality that apply after an attorney-client relationship has been established. 

5. How We May Share Information 

We do not sell personal information for money. 
 
We may disclose information in limited circumstances, including: 

To service providers that assist us with website hosting, communications, information technology, advertising, analytics, scheduling, or other business operations 

When reasonably necessary to respond to your request or provide services you have requested 

When required by law, court order, subpoena, or other valid legal process 

When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of our firm or others 

In connection with a business reorganization, merger, or transfer, subject to applicable legal and ethical obligations 

With your consent or at your direction 

Where appropriate, we seek to use service providers that process information for legitimate business purposes and subject to applicable obligations. 

6. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Technologies 

Our website may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate and improve the website, understand how visitors use the website, measure website traffic and performance, evaluate advertising effectiveness, understand whether advertisements lead to website visits or inquiries, and improve outreach and advertising campaigns. 
 
These technologies may be provided by third parties, including advertising and analytics providers. Depending on the services configured on our website, third parties may collect information about your browser, device, interactions with our website, and activity across websites or services. 
 
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings and advertising preferences available through applicable third-party platforms. 

7. Meta Advertising and Measurement Technologies 

We may use advertising and measurement tools associated with Meta Platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Depending on how our website and advertising accounts are configured, these tools may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to measure advertising performance, understand interactions with advertisements, create audiences, or improve ad delivery. 
 
Meta’s collection and use of information is governed by Meta’s own terms and privacy practices. 

8. Text Messages and Telephone Communications 

If you provide a telephone number and request or consent to contact, we may contact you regarding your inquiry or potential legal services. 
 
Message and data rates may apply to text messages. Providing a telephone number does not create an attorney-client relationship. 
 
We do not treat submission of a telephone number as blanket consent to unrelated marketing communications. 

9. Data Retention 

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, complying with legal and professional obligations, resolving disputes, and protecting legitimate interests. 
 
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected. 

10. Data Security 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. 
 
However, no website, electronic transmission, storage system, email system, or internet-based communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use care when transmitting sensitive information electronically. 

11. Third-Party Websites and Services 

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services. 
 
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third parties you use. 

12. Children’s Privacy 

Our website and legal services are not directed to children for the purpose of collecting personal information online. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children through our website for marketing purposes. 
 
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us. 

13. Your Choices and Requests 

You may contact us to: 

Ask questions about information you submitted 

Request correction of inaccurate contact information 

Ask us to stop certain communications 

Request deletion of information you previously submitted, subject to applicable legal, ethical, record-retention, conflict-checking, security, and other legitimate obligations 

We may need to verify a request before acting on it. 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, advertising methods, or legal requirements. 
 
When we make changes, we may update the effective date at the top of this page. 

15. Contact Us 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact: 
 
McClintock Criminal Defense, P.C. 
Colorado Criminal Defense 
Phone: 719-520-3968 
Website: www.coloradocriminaldefense.com